Army Cyber Command Expands Use of AI Agents on Its Networks Oct 13, 2026 | 3:57 pm Army Cyber Command is giving AI agents a larger role in its cyber operations while maintaining human oversight in deciding which tasks the technology can perform independently. […]
Microsoft Launches Azure Enclave for Sensitive Government Cloud Workloads Oct 13, 2026 | 3:50 pm The new managed service lets federal agencies and contractors deploy isolated cloud environments, though key government security accreditations are still in progress. […]
Democrats Demand Answers on VA’s EHRM Contract Increase Oct 13, 2026 | 3:47 pm Lawmakers are demanding documents and answers from VA by Oct. 30 that explain the nearly $17 billion contract increase and accelerated EHR deployments. […]
CISA Readies CI Fortify Cyber Recovery Exercises Oct 13, 2026 | 3:42 pm Acting CISA Director Nick Andersen says upcoming tabletop exercises will help critical infrastructure operators test their ability to recover from cyberattacks and maintain essential services. […]
Barrett Introduces Bill to Create Federal AI Oversight Office Oct 12, 2026 | 3:44 pm The legislation would establish a new White House office to coordinate federal AI policy, monitor emerging technology threats, and advise the president on national security and workforce risks. […]
DOJ, FBI Seize Hacking Tools Used by Flax Typhoon Oct 12, 2026 | 3:27 pm The tools were used to scan for vulnerabilities and carry out cyber intrusions targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S. and abroad, including energy companies and airports. […]
White House AI Task Force Weighs Safety, US Competitiveness Oct 12, 2026 | 3:09 pm OPM Director Scott Kupor says AI companies must take responsibility for product safety and data center resource demands as the White House develops its approach to advanced AI oversight. […]
Army Plans ‘Manufacturing Rodeo’ to Test Industrial Supply Chain Oct 12, 2026 | 2:58 pm The Army plans to put U.S. manufacturers through a supply-chain stress test early next year as the service pushes to accelerate weapons production and technology delivery. […]
House Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Create CISA AI Security Task Force Oct 9, 2026 | 4:00 pm The legislation would establish a task force to coordinate AI cybersecurity efforts, assess emerging risks, and provide regular updates to Congress. […]
FBI Announces Another Arrest in ShinyHunters Investigation Oct 9, 2026 | 3:55 pm The latest arrest follows international efforts to dismantle the hacking group accused of stealing sensitive FBI employee information through a third-party platform. […]
NASA Moves to Treat Data, Software as Strategic Assets for AI Oct 9, 2026 | 12:53 pm NASA is working to connect its data and software systems to accelerate AI adoption, expand access to scientific research, and strengthen data governance across the agency. […]
Schiff Rejects AI Industry Self-Policing, Calls for Federal Oversight Oct 9, 2026 | 11:34 am The California Democrat said federal safeguards are needed as advanced AI models develop, contrasting his position with the Trump administration’s voluntary approach to AI safety. […]
Tech Giants Commit $2.4B in AI, Computing Resources to Genesis Mission Oct 8, 2026 | 3:50 pm Major tech companies, including Nvidia, Anthropic, OpenAI, and AWS, are backing the federal initiative as agencies expand AI-driven scientific research. […]
Pentagon Plans Research Talent Exchange With DOE’s Genesis Mission Oct 8, 2026 | 3:49 pm The initiative would allow scholars in the Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission Fellowship program to collaborate with Pentagon researchers as part of a broader effort to strengthen the federal science and technology workforce. […]
Lawmakers Say Slowing Down AI Development Is Not an Option Oct 8, 2026 | 3:39 pm Reps. Brett Guthrie and Ted Lieu said the United States needs federal safeguards for AI while continuing to develop the technology. […]
VA Eyes Proactive Data Use to Help Veterans Access Benefits Oct 8, 2026 | 2:53 pm VA Chief Data Officer Lisa Rosenmerkel says the department wants to better connect its data to anticipate veterans’ needs and reduce the burden on those seeking benefits. […]
Paul Brubaker Takes Helm of CPSC as Executive Director Oct 8, 2026 | 12:37 pm Brubaker brings nearly four decades of experience in technology, cybersecurity, and federal management to his new role overseeing agency operations. […]
OPM Launches AI Chatbot for Federal Workforce Data Oct 7, 2026 | 4:16 pm The beta FWD Chat tool uses ChatGPT Luna to turn plain-English workforce questions into queries of OPM’s official personnel data. […]
Cantwell Releases Governance Framework for Frontier AI Oct 7, 2026 | 4:09 pm The six-part framework would give NIST a central role in setting risk-based standards. Sen. Cantwell could be chair of the Commerce Committee next year if Democrats regain control of the Senate in the midterm elections. […]
Army Awards Anduril Up to $1.8B to Scale NGC2 Across I Corps Oct 7, 2026 | 2:34 pm The five-year award moves the Army’s command-and-control data layer from division-scale experimentation toward corps-level fielding in the Pacific. […]
GAO: Federal IT Dashboard’s Risk Ratings Are Often Inaccurate Oct 7, 2026 | 2:21 pm GAO found that CIO risk ratings for major federal IT investments often understated risk or were not updated on time, raising concerns as OMB prepares to replace the Federal IT Dashboard. […]
CFPB Watchdog Flags Unsecured Hardware at Vacated Offices Oct 7, 2026 | 1:39 pm The inspector general urged the agency to secure equipment that may contain sensitive consumer, financial, and supervisory information. The agency disputed the assertion that data is at risk. […]
GAO: Federal Agencies Haven’t Fully Prepared for PQC Transition Oct 6, 2026 | 4:09 pm The government watchdog found that none of the 24 CFO Act agencies have fully completed key preparations to move vulnerable systems to post-quantum cryptography. […]
TMF Invests $83.4M in 4 AI-Enabled Modernization Projects Oct 6, 2026 | 3:52 pm The new investments target federal payroll, diplomatic workflows, environmental reviews, and airline-consumer complaints. […]
DOD Halts Use of Anthropic AI After Court Upholds Supply Chain Risk Designation Oct 6, 2026 | 3:48 pm The Defense Department’s move follows a federal appeals court ruling that allows the Pentagon to exclude Anthropic’s Claude AI models from its systems and defense contract work. […]
Hawley, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Hold AI Agents Liable for Hacking Oct 6, 2026 | 3:43 pm The AI Agent Accountability Act would extend criminal and civil liability to AI agent operators and developers under federal computer hacking laws. […]
GSA Watchdog Finds Recurring Gaps in Geospatial Data Compliance Oct 5, 2026 | 4:14 pm The GSA inspector general found that data-quality, governance, and workforce problems are continuing to hinder the agency’s compliance with the Geospatial Data Act. […]
Marc Berkowitz Steps Down as DOD’s Space Policy Lead Oct 5, 2026 | 4:02 pm Michael Ganciois now serving as acting assistant secretary for space policy. Berkowitz had served in the role since January. […]
Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Ban Federal Use of License Plate Readers Oct 5, 2026 | 2:26 pm The Ban Flock Act would bar most federal agencies’ use of automatic license plate reader technology and restrict federal funding to state and local governments that continue using it. […]
Trump Stands Up Super Intelligence Force Oct 5, 2026 | 2:08 pm Super Intelligence Force will coordinate federal efforts around AI, or “super intelligence.” The group will report to the president and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. […]