Congress

Secret Service director, grilled by lawmakers on the Trump assassination attempt, says ‘we failed’

The Secret Service’s director says the roof where a shooter opened fire at Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania rally was identified as a potential vulnerability…

Management

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DoD advisory board wants Pentagon to reorganize its acquisition shop

Defense

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Elections, debt limit reset are sources of uncertainty for federal contractors

Contracting

U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Tykeera Murray

National Guard, southern borderSoldiers in the Army National Guard conduct a security search

Guard’s support of DHS adds no military value

Defense

Coast Guard sexual assault investigation

Coast Guard ‘stymies’ Senate’s investigation of sexual assault

Defense

Federal agency senior leaders should curb their travel time and expenses

Commentary

It is ‘too early’ for an Army drone branch, Rainey says

Defense

House lawmakers want to create Army drone branch

Army

Marine Corps needs more agile MILCON process

Defense

Marine Corps completes ‘wall-to-wall’ barracks inspection. Here’s what’s next

Defense

New Congressional task force looks to make sure it’s not left behind by AI advancements

Artificial Intelligence

FILE - This April 19, 2019 file photo shows a sign for the Department of Defense at the Pentagon in Washington. The Biden administration’s nominee for top Pentagon policy adviser was met with sharp criticism from Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee Thursday, including accusations that he has been too partisan to be confirmed for the job. Colin Kahl, who served as national security adviser to then-Vice President Joe Biden during the Obama administration, faced repeated questions on his previous support for the Iran nuclear deal and how he would approach that issue now. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Passing 2025 defense spending bill will be ‘particularly difficult’

“This year does feel particularly difficult. And election years can play either way. I think it is going to be rough,” said Jeanine Womble.

Defense

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Understatement: Congress doesn’t function properly

Survey of congressional staff shows worrisome trends in how the crucial staff feels about their jobs, their working conditions, and the behavior of Members.

Federal Report

Alpha-1, DoD’s portfolio of services, will accelerate AI adoption

Defense

“Alpha-1 is the one that is starting to get momentum to enable AI and ML scaffolding,” said Navy Capt. Xavier Lugo.