Policy
House Panel Advances Military Retirement Reform Bill
The measure would expand perks for personnel who don't spend a significant portion of their career in the military.
Science & Tech
House Passes Blockbuster Cybersecurity Bill
Despite fears that the measure could bolster the NSA's spying power, it cleared the lower chamber by a wide margin.
Policy
New McConnell Bill Would Extend NSA's Domestic Surveillance Through 2020
The measure aims to restore a core provision of the USA Patriot Act that would permit the bulk collection of U.S. phone records beyond the next presidential term.
Policy
McCain: New ISIS War Powers Request 'Is Not Going Anywhere'
There never was much political incentive for anyone in Washington to officially declare war against the Islamic State group.
Policy
The Senator Who Might Scuttle NSA Reform
Without the backing of Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, the USA Freedom Act will likely stall in the Senate, where last year it fell two votes short.
Business
Another Try at Curbing VA Bonuses Advances in the House
The new legislation would empower the secretary to block certain retirement benefits while capping bonuses for executives.
Policy
NSA Spying Is At Stake in This 'Last-Ditch' Reform Bill
With the clock winding down, lawmakers are staging one last attempt to rein in the government’s surveillance powers.
Policy
Meet The US Treasure Hunters Racing To Protect Artifacts From War
Amid escalating violence in the Middle East and Africa, the Library of Congress is on a mission to secure history.
Policy
National Security Eclipses Economy as Voters' Top Concern, GOP Poll Finds
Republican strategists believe a growing body of evidence suggests that America's foreign policy could play a pivotal role in the next election.
Policy
Senator Corker's National-Security Power Move
The Tennessee Republican's traditionalist approach paved the way for Congress to reassert itself.
Policy
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Leaders Strike Iran Deal
It's still unclear whether the agreement will garner enough votes to override a White House veto.
Policy
Tom Cotton: Obama's Iran Deal May Lead to Nuclear War
The hawkish junior senator discusses the 'moderate' turn in his national security thinking, and why he thinks bombing Iran should be a viable option for the U.S.
Ideas
Thornberry’s Bill a Good Start on Acquisition Reform
But far more is needed to make the US military 'the world’s fastest incorporator' of new technology.
Ideas
Stand Down, Senator Cotton
An American bombing campaign on Iran is the last thing we – or they – need.
Policy
Thornberry’s Acquisition Bill: Solid Contact, But No Home Run
The HASC chairman proposes several good ideas and several of less use.
Policy
The Future of NSA Reform, GOP 2016 Edition
Rand Paul and Ted Cruz are likely going to hit their opponents—and each other—early and often for backing mass surveillance.
Policy
Sen. Cardin Is Now the White House's Man on Foreign Relations
In Maryland Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin, the Obama administration gains a key ally on its Iran and Cuba policies.
Policy
This Senate Race Will Be a Referendum on Obama's National Security Policy
The new Intelligence Committee chairman Sen. Richard Burr has based his reelection campaign on hopes that voters care more about foreign policy than the economy.
Policy
Menendez To Give Up Top Post on Foreign Relations Committee
The New Jersey Democrat's decision will deprive Democrats of a hawkish foreign policy voice during a critical time in international relations.
Policy