Business

Air Force's Fanning On DOD's Challenges Before and After DADT

The No. 2 Air Force civilian, and senior-most gay DOD employee, says the Pentagon's faced difficulty getting foreign governments to accept the military's new same-sex rules - from National Journal's 'Gay Washington' issue. By Sara Sorcher

Business

Air Force Warns Against Further Cuts to Readiness

Congress wants to protect cuts to military benefits and that has Air Force Undersecretary Eric Fanning worried about further cuts to readiness. By Sara Sorcher

Policy

In Congress, Military Benefits Are Still Sacred

Several members of Congress have proposed bills to repeal the cuts - a strong signal that military benefits are likely to remain virtually untouchable in the near future. By Sara Sorcher

Policy

It's Time to Cut Military Health and Pension Benefits

In a new poll, a majority of defense and national security experts say it's time to cut military health and pension benefits. By Sara Sorcher

Business

How Sequestration Weakened the Defense Lobby

Warnings that sequestration would be Armageddon for the defense industry only hurt its credibility. By Sara Sorcher

Ideas

Top Seven National Security Books from 2013

You nominated them, so National Journal interviewed the authors of seven must-reads for security junkies. By Sara Sorcher

Policy

Feinstein: Let Supreme Court Decide the Fate of NSA's Surveillance Programs

The California Democrat's statement comes in the wake of a monumental ruling by a federal judge on the intelligence agency's surveillance techniques. By Sara Sorcher and Dustin Volz

Policy

The Iran Deal Hasn't Collapsed

The Obama administration announced a series of new sanctions on companies linked with Tehran, while simultaneously launching a charm offensive to convince skeptical lawmakers. By Sara Sorcher

Business

Budget Agreement Eases Pentagon's Sequester Pain

The Pentagon's budget remains undecided, as Congress punts the sequester just two years down the road. By Sara Sorcher and Stacy Kaper

Policy

Expect Kerry, Congress to Clash Over Fragile Iran Nuclear Deal

Though the administration secured a small victory in Geneva, many lawmakers are seething at the terms of the deal. By Sara Sorcher and Stacy Kaper

Policy

House Intel Chair Slams White House Outreach to Syria's Islamist Rebels

Mike Rogers says the administration's approach reflects their lack of strategy towards the ongoing conflict. By Sara Sorcher

Policy

Congress to Karzai: Sign the Security Pact Already!

Congressional Republicans want President Obama to push for a long-term agreement with Kabul. By Sara Sorcher

Threats

How the U.S. Will Dispose of Syria's Chemical Weapons

Here are the details behind a complex process to remove -- and destroy -- Bashar al-Assad's most dangerous weapons. By Sara Sorcher

Policy

Security Insiders Poll: World Struck 'Good Deal' With Iran

Many experts are still waiting until a deal that replaces the interim agreement. By Sara Sorcher

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

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

Threats

Cutting Egypt Aid Too Little, Too Late

Withholding some aid to the military while continuing other aid gives Egypt mixed messages about Washington's intentions. By Sara Sorcher

Threats

Obama Is Changing the Way He Fights the War on Terror

The U.S. moved to capture militants in Libya and Somalia, rather than killing them. It may be better than drones, but it brings political risks. By Sara Sorcher

Policy

House Intel Chair Wants Arab Troops To Secure Chemical Weapons

Obama's threat of war is working, says House Intelligence Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Mich., but securing chemical weapons will need Arab League boots on the ground. By Sara Sorcher

Business

How the Military’s 'Bro' Culture Turns Women Into Targets

A testosterone fueled environment is hindering efforts for the military's female personnel to combat sexual assault in their ranks. By Sara Sorcher