Policy
The Debate Over Reforming Military Sexual Assault Is Not Over
For New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, the debate over how to reform military sexual assault cases continues. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
Led by McCain, Bipartisan Group of Senators Head to Ukraine
Eight senators from both parties are going to Ukraine to discuss the ongoing crisis with leaders of the new interim government. By Marina Koren
Policy
House Wants to Delay IMF Reform for Ukraine
The House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman doesn't want International Monetary Fund reforms tied to Ukraine aid. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
Congress to Pentagon: Hand Over the War Budget
The Pentagon is waiting to release its war budget until Afghan leaders sign the BSA. Congress says it can’t wait that long. By Jordain Carney
Policy
Special Ops Moves from ‘Perpetual War to Perpetual Engagement’
Special Operations commander Adm. William McRaven tells Congress that ‘we need our friends and allies more now than ever before.’ By Ben Watson
Policy
Feinstein Says CIA Illegally Spied on Senate’s Torture Investigation
Sen. Dianne Feinstein accused the CIA of breaking the law when it tapped into a secure database of interrogation records. By Kevin Baron
Policy
The Decline of the American War Hawk
There's been a backlash in the United States against foreign interventionism. By Conor Friedersdorf
Policy
Marco Rubio's Stumbling Start to Be the GOP's National Security Candidate in 2016
Sen. Marco Rubio is trying a new route to 2016: Foreign policy. By Peter Beinart
Policy
Military Sexual Assault Reform Fails on Chain of Command Issue
Sen. Gillibrand’s bill to remove sexual assault cases from the chain of command narrowly failed to get the 60 votes it needed to advance. By Stephanie Gaskell
Ideas
Congress Must Be Willing to Do More With Less Defense Spending
Those who think America spends too much for national defense are as mistaken as those who think that larger defense budget numbers translate into strong security. By Rep. Duncan Hunter
Threats
Gillibrand Links Military Sexual Assaults to PTSD and Suicide
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand opened a new dimension in the debate over military sexual assaults while continuing to apply pressure for her legislation. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
The Politics of Process Stalls Veterans Benefits Bill
A rift between Senate Democrats and Republicans over who gets to offer amendments and how many is threatening a key veterans bill. By Michael Catalini and Stacy Kaper
Policy
McCain Blocks Top Pentagon Civilian Picks
The key Republican flexed his legislative muscle, calling answers from Bob Work and Christine Wormuth 'nonsensical.' By Sara Sorcher
Policy
Meet the New Guard at the Pentagon
The Senate Armed Services Committee is considering the nominations of several top posts at the Pentagon. Here’s a look at who are they are. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Poll: It's Time for Congress to Agree to Close Military Bases
A National Journal poll of security insiders says Congress needs to get on board with military base closures, but agrees that it probably won't. By Sara Sorcher
Policy
Complicated Vote Sends Simple Message from Congress: Don't Mess With Vets
Senators voted overwhelmingly to restore $6 billion in proposed veterans' benefit cuts, but paid with further sequester offsets. By Stacy Kaper
Threats
U.S. May Have to Wait for Karzai's Successor to Get Troop Deal
James Clapper, director of national intelligence, said he doesn't believe Afghan President Hamid Karzai will sign a troop deal before he leaves office. By Sara Sorcher
Defense Systems
US export control reforms advance
U.S. officials said they are completing a rewrite of export regulations in advance of proposed reform legislation.
Policy
How Obama Won the War on Iran Sanctions
The president is getting a chance to make negotiations with Iran work. By Stacy Kaper
Policy