White House Turns to Private Sector to Boost International Cyber Hacking Aug 13, 2026 | 3:29 pm The program aims to tap private-sector cyber talent and resources, while raising new questions about oversight and the risks facing participating companies. […]
VA Wants to Extend EHRM Contract With Oracle as Funds Run Out Aug 13, 2026 | 3:23 pm The agency expects to exhaust the contract’s nearly $10 billion ceiling in early fiscal year 2027 and is seeking to extend the Oracle Health deal through 2031 as EHR deployments continue. […]
NRC Data Chief: AI Demands a Fundamental Rethink of Federal Work Aug 13, 2026 | 9:00 am NRC CDO Basia Sall says agencies need stronger data foundations, clearly documented business processes, and the discipline to stop low-value work as they prepare for the next phase of AI adoption. […]
House Democrats Urge Johnson to Hold Hearings With AI CEOs Aug 12, 2026 | 4:14 pm The lawmakers’ push follows recent security incidents involving OpenAI and Anthropic models that have heightened concerns about the risks posed by advanced AI models. […]
CISA Rolls Out Cybersecurity Resource Package for K-12 Schools Aug 12, 2026 | 3:41 pm CISA’s new resources outline eight cybersecurity objectives to help K-12 schools and districts strengthen their defenses against growing cyber threats. […]
VA OIG Flags Schedule, Cost, Security Risks in Benefits Platform Modernization Aug 12, 2026 | 2:50 pm VA’s watchdog found that a modernization initiative for a mission-critical benefits support system lacks a reliable schedule and cost estimate as work stretches years beyond its original timeline. […]
Marine Corps to Host AI Hackathon Focused on GenAI.mil Agent Development Aug 12, 2026 | 11:03 am The multi-day event at the Naval Postgraduate School will bring together Marines, government agencies, industry, and academic partners to develop AI-enabled solutions using military resources. […]
NIST Wants to Modernize National Vulnerability Database for AI Age Aug 11, 2026 | 3:13 pm The agency is looking to AI and automation as it plans the next generation of the National Vulnerability Database. […]
Senate Bill Would Expand EPA’s Cyber Authority Over Water Systems Aug 11, 2026 | 2:15 pm The legislation would give EPA new authority to assess cyber risks and require fixes at water utilities while boosting federal cybersecurity funding. […]
Pentagon Releases Fifth Tranche of Declassified UAP Files Aug 11, 2026 | 10:33 am The new disclosure includes 41 files, including videos, images, and documents dating from 1947 to 2026. […]
IRS IT Staffing Losses Delayed Paper Return Processing, GAO Finds Aug 10, 2026 | 4:16 pm Key IRS paper-processing systems were not ready for the 2026 filing season after staffing losses delayed IT updates, contributing to longer processing times. […]
Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill Extending Key Tech Programs Aug 10, 2026 | 4:11 pm The stopgap measure would keep the government funded through Dec. 11 while extending the TMF and two major federal cybersecurity authorities. […]
CISA, FBI Warn Gunra Ransomware Targets Critical Infrastructure Aug 10, 2026 | 3:44 pm Cyber agencies warn that Gunra ransomware affiliates are exploiting internet-facing vulnerabilities to steal and encrypt data across critical infrastructure sectors. […]
Army Targets 1,000-Plus New Products, 40 Allies for Drone Marketplaces Aug 10, 2026 | 3:10 pm The Army plans to add more U.S.-made drone and counter-drone products to its digital marketplaces and expand access to 20 more allied countries by the end of the summer. […]
Senate Confirms Adam Cassady as State’s Cyber Ambassador Aug 7, 2026 | 3:55 pm Cassady will become the second official to lead the State Department’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, filling a post that has been vacant since January 2025. […]
Senate Confirms Schiess as Next Space Force Chief Aug 7, 2026 | 3:52 pm Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess will become the third officer to lead the Space Force as Gen. Chance Saltzman prepares to retire and the service pursues its largest budget request to date. […]
VA Rolls Out Chatbot to Assist Staff Using the Federal EHR Aug 7, 2026 | 3:18 pm The AI-powered VA ChatEHR has fielded more than 53,000 questions from 8,000 users as the agency ramps up deployments of its new electronic health record system. […]
Army Launches Portal to Give Industry Test Range Access Within 30 Days Aug 7, 2026 | 2:55 pm The new Test Range Army portal gives defense companies a single entry point to request access to U.S. and international military ranges. […]
Rep. Ro Khanna Introduces Data Center Bill of Rights Aug 7, 2026 | 2:25 pm The proposal would give communities greater say over AI data center development while targeting concerns about electricity costs and water use. […]
GAO Says DOGE ‘Wall of Receipts’ Contains Inaccurate Savings Estimates Aug 6, 2026 | 3:42 pm The government watchdog found that DOGE could not verify most of the savings claimed on its public “Wall of Receipts” and that some touted cost cuts never materialized. […]
GAO Says Missing Records Obscure DOGE Ethics, Disclosure Compliance Aug 6, 2026 | 3:38 pm GAO said missing records from the Executive Office of the President and 10 executive agencies prevented it from determining whether DOGE personnel completed required ethics training and financial disclosure filings. […]
Senate Democrats Seek Answers on White House AI Model Oversight Aug 6, 2026 | 3:32 pm The senators say clearer rules are needed to balance national security concerns with U.S. AI leadership and avoid driving customers to foreign models. […]
Space Force Awards $615M for Second Round of Aircraft-Tracking Satellite Contracts Aug 6, 2026 | 3:02 pm The new agreements expand the industrial base for the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator program, building on a $4.16 billion SpaceX award announced in May. […]
DHS Awards $1.5B Counter-Drone Contract Aug 5, 2026 | 3:30 pm DHS named 12 companies to a five-year IDIQ contract, which splits hardware and software from comprehensive services. […]
CRS Report Outlines Congressional Options in Anthropic Dispute Aug 5, 2026 | 3:23 pm The CRS report examines how the federal government’s disputes with Anthropic could affect AI competition, innovation, and national security while identifying policy considerations for lawmakers. […]
FedRAMP Director Placed on Administrative Leave Aug 5, 2026 | 12:34 pm GSA placed FedRAMP Director Pete Waterman on administrative leave after he called veterans’ preference in federal hiring “brutally unfair” in a LinkedIn post. […]
DOD Expands Counter-Drone Marketplace for Faster Acquisition Aug 5, 2026 | 9:02 am The enhanced platform adds AI-enabled planning tools, validated performance data, and streamlined procurement capabilities for authorized users. […]
Salesforce Secures IL5 Authorization for Agentforce, Army HRC First to Deploy Aug 5, 2026 | 5:00 am Army HRC will be the first Defense Department organization to deploy Salesforce’s newly IL5-authorized agentic AI platform for personnel support. […]
OPM Launches Online Portal for Former Feds to Access Personnel Records Aug 4, 2026 | 2:41 pm Eligible former federal employees can now request official personnel records online through Login.gov. The Document Request Service replaces a manual process that often took weeks or months. […]
OPM Tells Agencies to Prioritize Tech Talent in FY 2027 Hiring Plans Aug 4, 2026 | 2:38 pm Agencies have until Sept. 30 to submit workforce plans that prioritize technology talent, expand early-career hiring, and align with new government-wide staffing targets. […]