Policy
Obama to Military: Blame Congress
President Obama told troops they deserve better than their 'dysfunctional' civilian bosses in Congress in a video message delivered after the midnight shutdown. By Kevin Baron
Policy
The Government Has Shut Down
How did we get here? Here's a play-by-play of the late-night votes in Congress that failed to keep the government open. By National Journal Staff
Defense Systems
Mercury wins Navy jammer contract
Mercury Systems said it will supply electronic jamming gear for Navy training.
Defense Systems
Internet of Everything could transform the battlefield
IOE on the battlefield moves beyond the Internet of Things.
Defense Systems
DOD expects weather satellite decision in months
Pentagon looks to smaller, cheaper satellites to promote resilience.
Business
Congress Passes Bill to Pay Military and Support Personnel on Time During Shutdown
The measure now heads to President Obama's desk for signature, even as the rest of the government lurches towards a shutdown. By Eric Katz
Business
400,000 DOD Civilians to Get Shutdown Furloughs
Thousands of workers face mandatory unpaid leave days with the lapse in appropriations. By Kellie Lunney
Policy
Unwinding 34 Years of Sanctions on Iran Won't Be Easy
The current sanctions regime is a labyrinthine mix of laws, executive actions and involves many international actors. Easing them will be an arduous task for Obama. By Kaveh Waddell
Science & Tech
Why Britain's New Cyberwar Capabilities May Just Be Political Posturing
It'll be a while before London builds an army of hackers. For now, its just another proposal from Whitehall. By Leo Mirani
Threats
The Six Things That Will Determine Obama's Success With Iran
Obama has made a good start by speaking to Rouhani, but there are plenty of pitfalls on the road to peace. By David Rohde
Threats
Syrian Rebels Are Rejecting U.S. Strategy
The new rebel alliance formed under al-Nusra is a no-confidence vote in U.S. leadership. By James Kitfield
Policy
Bill Clinton: House Republicans 'Don't Want to Negotiate' Over Funding the Government
The former president says that the House Republican position is 'almost spiteful,' and that the shutdown debates of the mid-1990s were 'extremely minor' in comparison. By Dustin Volz
Policy
Government Shutdown Looks Likely As Congress Hits Final Hours
Members of Congress are digging in for an extended budget battle, with no end in sight. By Michael Catalini and Billy House
Defense Systems
Dozen companies share $4.1 billion Army contract
A mix of 10 large and two small businesses are sharing a $4.1 billion contract award to supply the Army with communications and transmission services to help the service improve its battlefield communications.
Threats
Lawmakers Urge the U.N. to Punish Cuba For North Korea Arms Deal
Members of Congress want to the United Nations to send a strong message to Cuba for a secret arms deal with North Korea. By Rachel Oswald
Business
Here’s How a Shutdown Would Affect the Pentagon
As the standoff in Congress continues, officials release more details about the impact on Defense Department operations. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
The Military Has More Than 900 Suicide Prevention Programs
The Pentagon has worked hard to prevent military suicides -- maybe too hard. Now officials are looking at ways to streamline its suicide prevention programs. By Bob Brewin
Business
Pentagon Prepares for More Furloughs as Government Shutdown Looms
Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter is warning DoD employees again to get ready for furloughs if the government shuts down on Oct. 1. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Afghanistan Wants Post-2014 Troops to Battle the Taliban, not al Qaeda
The Afghan Foreign Minister says the core of al Qaeda has been defeated in Afghanistan, but the country still needs U.S. troops to help battle the Taliban. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business