Policy
McCain Brokers Compromise That Would Let Obama Close Gitmo
But there’s a big if: Congress has to approve the president's closure plan.
Policy
‘Road to Nowhere’: Defense Secretary Slams GOP Defense Budget
One day after Republicans passed a budget resolution that would boost defense spending, Pentagon leaders called it irresponsible and dangerous.
Policy
Congress, White House on Collision Course Over Guantanamo
GOP lawmakers are trying to block Obama’s last chance to close the prison.
Policy
Democrats May Delay GOP Defense Bill Until Spending Caps Are Lifted
In both chambers, the minority wants to stop the majority from passing bills that skirt or exceed funding caps.
Ideas
Congress’ Flabby Defense Budgets Aren’t Entirely Lawmakers’ Fault
The Obama administration’s national security strategy is too vague to promote efficient budgeting.
Policy
Thornberry’s Acquisition Bill: Solid Contact, But No Home Run
The HASC chairman proposes several good ideas and several of less use.
Science & Tech
Why the Pentagon's Cybersecurity Dollars Don't Add Up
This is not the first time the Pentagon has had difficulty labeling its cyber investments.
Policy
Defense Trumps Domestic Programs as House Passes GOP Budget
After months of chaos, the GOP got the ball rolling on a budget that still faces an uncertain future in the Senate.
Policy
The Provision That Could Destroy the Sequester
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Michael Enzi added a small provision into the Senate GOP budget designed to provide the flexibility to alter budget caps again.
Policy
How the White House and Congress Plan To Boost Defense: Ignore Sequestration
Washington is really planning to avoid dealing with the budget caps, and boost defense spending anyway.
Ideas
Lawmakers Should Listen to the Budget Hawks, Not the Defense Hawks
There are plenty of ways the Pentagon could spend its money more efficiently.
Policy
GOP Budget Hawks Want To Use War Funds To Skirt Defense Caps
McCain, but not everyone, dismissed using OCO funds as a 'dodge' around ending sequestration and getting back to a normal budget process.
Business
The Military's Cybersecurity Budget in 4 Charts
The White House is pitching $5.5 billion in cyber spending for FY 16. Here's what that money looks like.
Business
Navy To Increase the Number of Deployed Ships to the Middle East, Asia
The U.S. Navy’s new maritime strategy calls for more forward-deployed ships and preparing for war against a near-peer and insurgents, including Islamic State militants.
Ideas
The Air Force's Argument for Retiring the A-10 Makes No Sense
Service leaders claim the decision is based on cost and effectiveness. A close analysis of the data says otherwise.
Policy
Boats, Biometrics and Other Items in the Homeland Security Funding Bill
Congress just authorized $750 million for the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity operations and approved a new biometrics program for border agents.
Business
Bob Hale: Targeted Pentagon Budget Cuts Likely
Ashton Carter is the fourth defense secretary to lobby against sequestration, but former Pentagon comptroller Robert Hale says budget cuts are more likely.
Policy
How the DHS Standoff Ended, Avoiding Security Shutdown
Enough Republicans finally dropped their protest of Obama's immigration policies to pass a bill funding the Homeland Security Department for the fiscal year.
Policy
Kerry Presses Congress for More Power and Money To Fight ISIS
With ‘no military solution’ echoing in Washington, Secretary of State John Kerry tells Congress to put the money where his mouth is: into the non-military efforts to defeat the Islamic State.
Ideas