Cory Bennett and Colby Hochmuth co-authored this story. The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Defense of Marriage Act, in what could be an exciting, but challenging,…

For nearly two years, lawmakers have repeatedly accused government officials of leaking classified information to filmmakers about the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. But in a report…

The government must continue to invest in cutting-edge cybersecurity capability that can defend the nation in what will be the “battlefield of the future,” former Secretary of Defense Leon…

A new Defense Department inspector general audit released Thursday revealed a mixed bag for the agency’s integrated applications software — its enterprise resource planning. Although DOD has reduced enterprise…

Chuck Hagel was confirmed Tuesday as the next Secretary of Defense. The Senate voted 58-41 for Hagel to succeed Leon Panetta as the Pentagon’s top chief, just…

The Department of Defense’s civilian employees will have at least 30 days notice before furloughs take effect if sequestration is enacted March 1, Secretary of Defense Leon…

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Feb. 6, 2013. (Photo: DOD/U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st…

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki address reporters after meeting at the Department of Veterans Affairs on Feb. 5, 2013. The…

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta said it would be a “shameful, irresponsible” act for Congress to allow sequestration to take effect on March 1, triggering more than…

Ray LaHood (Photo: Dept. of Transportation) Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, the last remaining Republican in President Obama’s Cabinet, announced he will step down from his…