MARCHING ORDERS5 Former Defense Secretaries Blast Trump for Military PurgeEx-Pentagon chiefs from both sides of the aisle called on Congress to hold Trump to account for his firings. Leigh Kimmins
‘FOOLISH AND DANGEROUS’Ex-Defense Sec Lashes Trump for Those ‘Sucker’ CommentsTrump also “tells tyrants like Putin they can do whatever the hell they want,” Leon Panetta said on stage at the DNC.Mary Ann Akers
SPEAKING UPPetraeus, Gates, Ex-CIA Chiefs Rebuke Trump Over BrennanStripping clearances was “ill-considered and unprecedented,” former national-security bosses wrote.Kimberly Dozier
THE INSIDERLeon Panetta Is What’s Wrong With D.C.Obama’s former defense secretary is out with a scathing new memoir about his time in the White House. But why should we buy anything he says?Michael A. Cohen
Tell-AllObama’s Ex-CIA Chief Slams White HouseIn a forthcoming book, obtained by The Daily Beast, former spy director and Pentagon leader Leon Panetta blames the White House for screwups from Syria to Afghanistan. Josh Rogin
Walking a TightropeCIA Nominee Caught in CrossfireCaroline Krass, Obama’s nominee for top CIA lawyer, weathered tough questions from senators convinced the agency is stonewalling on its torture policies.Daniel Klaidman
C’MonWhat About the Sequester?Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta rails against the Senate budget deal. Josh Rogin reports. Josh Rogin
Nightmare ScenarioWe’re Not Ready for CyberwarHackers could virtually shut down the U.S. power grid and other systems—and we are not prepared. Michael Daly reports.Michael Daly
War-Zone EqualityWomen Get to FightAllowing women in combat is a recognition of reality—and the right thing to do, writes Eleanor Clift.Eleanor Clift
Ambassador of DeathCameron Munter talks about his battle with the CIA over drones. Tara McKelvey reports.Tara McKelvey
