Why was Defense Secretary Austin’s hospital stay kept secret for days?Members of Congress and Pentagon leaders were unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized since Monday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 months ago
Is the truth out there? NASA wants to help build public trust on UFOsThe agency could play a major role in data collection and further research objects of unknown origins in Earth’s atmosphere.By Zamone Perez8 months ago
Censoring weapons tests risks troops’ lives, says WarrenElizabeth Warren is calling on the Pentagon to stop censoring its annual weapons testing report.By Joe Gould2 years ago
In memo to force, Esper issues directions on operational security"Ongoing reviews reveal a culture of insufficient OPSEC practices and habits at DoD," writes Esper.By Aaron Mehta4 years ago
DoD reports would be public under new amendment to must-pass defense billAll unclassified Pentagon reports ordered by Congress could be made public under a forthcoming amendment to the annual defense policy bill.By Joe Gould4 years ago
Philippine official tweets order for new protest vs ChinaChinese coast guard ships reportedly strayed near a Philippine-occupied shoal in the disputed South China Sea.5 years ago
Shanahan’s gag rule memo nets bipartisan backlashTwo lawmakers from different parties are slamming a Pentagon memo that governs information sharing with Congress.By Joe Gould5 years ago
Trump ends some types of civilian casualty reportingThe executive order, does, however, leave in place 2018 defense bill requirements that the military report on its civilian casualtiesBy Stephen Losey5 years ago
Another busy week in the South China SeaPolitical tensions rose in the South China Sea last week before Monday's FONOP by two Navy guided-missile destroyers.5 years ago
VA says it has never been more cooperative with Congress. So why can’t lawmakers get the answers they want?Growing frustration between the administration's veteran program leaders and Congress could stall the legislative success they've enjoyed in recent years.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
VA watchdog accuses leadership of withholding access to employee complaintsIn response, the acting VA secretary accused the inspector general of overstepping his authority and hurting the department's image.By Leo Shane III6 years ago
This week in Congress: Defense rush before Memorial DayDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 21.By Leo Shane III6 years ago