Plugging the Leaks
“They already know who it is.” That’s how one former U.S. official responded the Justice Department’s years-long investigation of a suspected leaker of classified intelligence. So, why are prosecutors...
View ArticleOwn the Sky: The Air Force’s epic quest to buy an airplane
My new feature in Washingtonian looks at the ten year saga to buy the Air Force’s new mid-air refueling tanker. I’ve been writing about government contracts for years, and this is easily the most...
View ArticleBloomberg Government aims to rule Washington media
What is the global news giant founded by New York’s billionaire mayor up to in DC? Find out, in my feature story for Washingtonian, which also takes a close look at the wild game of musical chairs...
View Article9/10: The Day Before
No one asks, “Where were you on 9/10?” and most people don’t remember. It’s only in hindsight that the details of a thoroughly ordinary day seem so remarkable.
View ArticleOut of the Loop: The Human-Free Future of Drone Aircraft
As aircraft and weapons have become more precise, human beings have become less essential to the conduct of war. The rise of unmanned aerial vehicles, more commonly known as drones, promises to push...
View ArticleKiller App
Have a bunch of Silicon Valley computer geeks figured out how to stop terrorists?
View ArticleBecoming the Ambassador
Ever wonder what happens when the United States welcomes a new foreign ambassador? Here’s my behind-the-scenes look at a ceremony that’s steeped in tradition and timed to the minute.
View ArticleForget Me Not
George and Trish Vradenburg are using their political connections, and their considerable fortune, to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease in their lifetime. What motivates them? The fear that Trish,...
View ArticleA Long-Awaited Reply
How a grieving father’s telegram to the President got an answer–nearly 40 years later. More here.
View ArticleInto the Fray
How newspaper journalist Tom Ricks went from covering wars to influencing how they’re fought.
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