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Bipartisan Group Aims to Fix ‘Hopelessly Obsolete’ Classification System
Legislation aims to reduce over-classification and the mishandling of secrets.
Policy
This Agency’s Declassification Work Could Be a Model for Others
A new paper, based on consultations with government officials and others, looks at what the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has done in recent years.
Policy
SecDef to Senator: Your Abortion-Related Holds Are Hurting Readiness
Lloyd Austin told Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., that holding up 160 promotions and appointments "creates a ripple effect through the force that makes us far less ready than we need to be.”
Policy
Over-Classification Undermines Democracy, US Intelligence Director Says
The investigations into handling of sensitive documents by former presidents and vice presidents have brought problems with the classification system back into the spotlight.
Policy
The Defense Department Finally Has a Permanent Watchdog
“I shall continue to be true to the principle of nonpartisanship that is a hallmark of the IG system,” Robert Storch said during his confirmation hearing.
Business
What Contractors Think of the Proposed Rule on Climate Reporting
The proposed rule is part of the Biden administration’s larger environmental agenda, but it comes with costs for contractors.
Threats
After Jan. 6 Texts Were Wiped, DOD IG Is Scrutinizing Pentagon Records Management
A review begun last August has expanded "based on concerns identified during the audit," acting DOD inspector general tells Congress.
Policy
Ukraine Aid Oversight Hindered by Pentagon Record-Keeping, Watchdog Says
The IG report follows congressional concerns about oversight and efforts to coordinate with State and USAID.
Policy
Budding Spies Might Not Get Weeded Out for Past Drug Use
Activists say this would be a practical step to help ensure all the best candidates are getting considered for intelligence jobs.
Threats
Trump's DHS Manipulated Report on Russian Election Interference, Watchdog Says
A 2020 report to state and local governments was delayed and altered, a new IG report finds.
Threats
The Homeland Security Department Has a Playbook for the Super Bowl
More than 500 DHS personnel are providing support for this year’s game.
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Judge Suspends White House's Vaccine Mandate for Contractors
Following last week's preliminary injunction for three states, the temporary move throws Biden's entire executive order into question.
Policy
As Pentagon Fails 4th Audit, Officials Have ‘No Doubt’ It Will Eventually Pass
The inspector general and independent public accounting firms conducted this year's audit of DoD's $3.2 trillion in assets and $3 trillion in liabilities.
Threats
Federal Contractors Must Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination by Dec. 8
Companies doing business with the federal government must name a person to coordinate implementation and compliance with the vaccine mandate for covered employees.
Business
Tell Us Why Small Businesses Can't Get Contracts, Pentagon Asks
The department has met its goals in that area, but is looking to do even better.
Policy
‘All the Signs Have Been There’ Predicting Afghan Security Force Collapse, IG Says
For more than a decade, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction has been warning about “ghost soldiers” and corruption to anyone willing to pay attention.
Policy
VA Mandates Vaccines for Health Care Workers
“It’s the best way to keep veterans safe, especially as the Delta variant spreads across the country,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough.
Policy
DHS Cancels Two Border Wall Contracts
These are the first cancellations under DHS's month-old plan for unobligated border wall funds.
Policy
Biden Administration Cancels Border Contracts, Returns Funds to Pentagon
The administration is also looking to repair damage in border communities.
Policy
Riots Shine Light on ‘Infamously Opaque’ Capitol Police
The 193-year old agency has a large budget and workforce, but lacks transparency mechanisms.
