Policy
Markey Bill Requires Warrants for Domestic Drones
Senator's pro-privacy bill calls for transparency; the drone lobby protests. By Dustin Volz
Policy
How Obama Can Bypass Congress and Ease Sanctions on Iran
A recalcitrant and hawkish Congress won't cut back on Iran sanctions by itself. Good thing the White House has plenty of other options. By Sara Sorcher
Business
Budget Cuts Put Acquisition Reform Back in the Spotlight
While the Defense Department grapples with budget cuts and sequestration, the House Armed Services Committee sets its sights once again on acquisition reform. By Charles S. Clark
Ideas
Congress vs the President: Who Should Make the Calls on NSA?
Are the intel committees upset that the NSA tapped Merkel's phone -- or that they didn't know about it first? By Marc Ambinder
Policy
Senate Intel Committee Orders 'Major Review' of U.S. Spying Practices
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is ‘totally opposed’ to spying on allies and has ordered the Senate Intelligence Committee to conduct its own review of U.S. intelligence gathering. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Kirsten Gillibrand's Fight to Change the Pentagon
The New York senator has fought relentlessly to fix the military's sexual assault crisis, even as it pits her against leaders in her own party. By Ben Terris
Policy
House Members to Back Anti-NSA Bill
Key lawmakers are toeing the line for Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner's new anti-secrecy bill. By Dustin Volz
Policy
Senate Shutdown Deal Moves to House, Again
House GOP scheduled for 3 p.m. meeting on bill that will require Democratic support. By Billy House
Defense Systems
Seapower symposium cancelled due to shutdown
The Chief of Naval Operation said the biennial conference is a victim of the government shutdown.
Policy
Will There Be a Debt Ceiling Deal?
With thousands of civilian defense workers on furlough and warnings that readiness is eroding, time is running out to reach to a deal on the debt limit. By National Journal Staff
Policy
House Republicans Accuse the Pentagon of Shutdown ‘Politics’
Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale was berated by House Armed Services Committee members who accused the administration of using furloughs ‘for political purposes.’ By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Congress Slams Obama for Cutting Aid to Egypt
Even Democrats say the president should have consulted lawmakers outside his inner circle before making a unilateral change to foreign policy. By Sara Sorcher
Policy
House Defense Champion Rep. Bill Young to Retire
The House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee chairman and longtime defense hawk will step town after more than 40 years in Congress. By Kevin Baron
Defense Systems
Army regional network plan advances
Congressional panels give Army the reprogramming flexibility to launch regional networks.
Business
House Scrambles to Reinstate Troop Death Benefits During Shutdown
The House Appropriations Committee is drafting a bill that will let Congress pay death benefits to families of troops killed in action during the shutdown. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Senate Still Hasn't Voted on Bill That Gives Back Pay to Furloughed Workers
Several Republicans want to be able to attach amendments to a bill that would pay furloughed workers retroactively after the shutdown ends. By Kellie Lunney
Defense Systems
Air Force factoring spectrum reallocation into integration plans
The service’s integration chief says he is working to ensure uninterrupted joint operations.
Policy
Week Two of the Shutdown: Will There Be a Compromise?
Lawmakers return to work for the second week of the shutdown. Are they any closer to reaching a deal? By Billy House
Policy
GOP Says DoD Doesn't Have to Furlough Civilian Workers
Republican leaders say the Pay Our Military Act gives the Pentagon 'broad latitude' to keep paying its civilian workers. By Kellie Lunney
Policy