News

When Nixon Nailed the SecDef

Or how to undercut your senior leadership team, Nixon style.

Defense One

This Scientist Explains Why Israel's Iron Dome Is Overrated

Want to stay alive in Israel? Forget Iron Dome and check your phone. By Patrick Tucker

Defense One

Obama: No Expanded U.S. Military Role in Ukraine

The Obama administration says the attack on an airliner over Eastern Ukraine should be a ‘wake-up call’ for Europe to do more to protect its national security interests. By Molly O’Toole

Nextgov

Attention, Passengers: $15,000 Prize for Whoever Can Speed TSA Screening

Agency launches online contest for citizens to design 5-minute wait line systems.

Nextgov

Hackers Compromise Porn, Improve CNET’s Security, and Reveal Malware Ingredients

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Nextgov

Here's What It Will Take to 3-D Print Replacement Rocket Parts in Space

Start with the government designing a research roadmap, NRC says.

Route Fifty

North Carolina Might Block Counties Looking to Boost Teacher Pay

Local control remains a contentious issue in the Tar Heel State.

Defense One

Dunford Didn’t Endorse Plan to Pull Troops from Afghanistan by 2017

The president’s plan for withdrawing from Afghanistan can’t escape comparisons to Iraq – even from his top commander. By Molly O’Toole

Route Fifty

Michigan Suburb Blocks Street on Detroit Border

Grosse Pointe Park’s traffic-calming blockade raises boundary questions and stirs cross-border tensions.

Nextgov

Hamas Interrupts Israeli TV with Urgent Message

A Channel 10 satellite broadcast was briefly hacked by the Palestinian Islamist group.

Defense One

You Can’t Fight Terrorists By Partnering With Guys Like Maliki

The U.S. needs to choose better counterterrorism partners than the likes of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. By Michael J. Quigley

Defense One

If the Pentagon Buys Less, It Needs to Invest More

If the military is supposed to use the peace to prepare for the next war, it has to spend more on research & development. By Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and Col. Tom Harrison

Nextgov

The Pattern in CDC's Mishandling of Anthrax, Bird Flu and Botulism

Multiple incidents reveal inadequate culture of safety.

Nextgov

How Cyber Scary Is It Outside Today?

Nextgov's new iPhone app measures threat levels for every sector and dissects daily hacks.

Nextgov

Bitcoin Could Become Gold Standard at Ft. Knox Florist

Petals and Blooms, located inside the military base, accepts the e-currency for online purchases.

Route Fifty

Open Gov Backers Launch ‘Free Law’ Group

Officials in New York City, D.C., San Francisco, Chicago and Boston hope other jurisdictions join their movement.

News

Lawsuit Alleges DEA Will Trade Crack For Help on Investigations

Man is seeking damages for "severe emotional and physical harm."

Nextgov

Why a Detection-Centric Approach to Cybersecurity is the Wrong Path for Federal

While detection is a key aspect of any complete program, a logical approach shows prevention is always preferred.

Route Fifty

Distrust in Government, Science Fuel New Mexico Fluoride Fight

A county official gets more than she bargained for when she tackles the issue.

Route Fifty

4 Times the Federal Government Held State Highway Funding Hostage

If Congress loses the Highway Trust Fund, it would also lose a powerful tool to keep states in line.