House Democrats Seek GAO Audit of FAA’s AI-Based Air Traffic Tools Oct 15, 2026 | 3:45 pm Lawmakers are raising concerns about the safety, testing, and deployment of two air traffic control modernization platforms, including potential risks from AI-generated recommendations. […]
Army Drone Marketplace Expands to 29 Nations Oct 15, 2026 | 3:42 pm Eight additional countries signed statements of intent to join the Army’s drone marketplace, expanding international access to preapproved drone and counter-drone systems. […]
Federal CISO: New AI Security Governance Group Established Oct 15, 2026 | 2:19 pm Michael Duffy says federal agencies must be proactive to address emerging cyber threats as the CISO Council focuses on resilience and AI integration. […]
Acting Navy Secretary Taps Christopher Miller to Lead Robotics, Autonomy Portfolio Oct 15, 2026 | 2:17 pm The appointment comes as the Navy looks to expand its use of autonomous systems and accelerate the transition of commercial technologies into operational capabilities. […]
DAF Cyber Adviser: AI Must Support, Not Replace, Human Judgment Oct 15, 2026 | 1:46 pm The Air Force’s top cyber adviser says AI can speed threat detection, but preserving human expertise will require continued training, workforce support, and stronger industry and academic partnerships. […]
Hegseth Ties Autonomous Warfare Plans to Uncertain Reconciliation Funding Oct 14, 2026 | 4:10 pm Proposed reconciliation funding would provide roughly $50 billion for autonomous and robotic systems, including the Pentagon’s planned Autonomous Warfare Command, but congressional approval remains uncertain. […]
Army Reports Record Enterprise Contracting Amid Acquisition Overhaul Oct 14, 2026 | 3:34 pm Army acquisition leaders say new contracting authorities and streamlined requirements are helping the service accelerate procurement, including awarding some agreements in just seven days. […]
Army Makes Open Architecture Non-Negotiable for Future Equipment Purchases Oct 14, 2026 | 2:58 pm Army leaders are targeting proprietary data barriers and vendor-dependent integration as part of a broader push to accelerate modernization and give soldiers greater flexibility to combine capabilities. […]
White House Launches 2027 Student AI Challenge, New School Readiness Seal Oct 14, 2026 | 1:42 pm The expanded competition challenges K-12 students to develop technology-based solutions to real-world problems, while a new readiness seal recognizes schools preparing students and educators to use AI responsibly. […]
OPM Is Revamping Online Pay Tables for a Modern User Experience Oct 14, 2026 | 1:33 pm The redesign will introduce searchable, accessible pay tables, replacing hard-to-navigate PDFs with an interface that allows users to find the salary information they need quickly. […]
Army Taps Futures Command for Autonomy Overhaul, Plans Corps-Level Testing Oct 13, 2026 | 4:11 pm The redesigned Futures and Autonomous Systems Command will coordinate Army robotics development and testing as the service integrates autonomous capabilities across combat formations. […]
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. […]