Pentagon Inks $9.7B Software Deal With Dell Technologies May 28, 2026 | 3:19 pm The nearly $10 billion Dell deal will provide the Pentagon with centralized access to Microsoft software, cloud subscriptions, and related services. […]
CBP Expands AI, Biometric Technology Ahead of FIFA World Cup, Olympics May 28, 2026 | 3:12 pm A CBP official says AI and biometric systems will support security operations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics. […]
NSF Unveils Accelerators Program for ‘Deep-Tech’ Development May 28, 2026 | 2:55 pm NSF’s Tech Accelerators program aims to support commercialization of underfunded deep technologies while complementing the agency’s broader $1.5 billion X-Labs innovation effort. […]
VA Adds Exposure Records to Federal EHR at 10 Medical Centers May 28, 2026 | 1:49 pm The department said the Federal EHR update is designed to streamline access to veteran exposure data and support more informed clinical decision-making. […]
Federal CIOs Push Vendors to Deliver Mission-Focused IT Solutions May 28, 2026 | 9:28 am Federal CIOs are urging vendors to move beyond feature-heavy pitches and deliver mission-focused IT solutions tied to measurable outcomes for Americans. […]
GAO Develops AI Competitiveness Framework Amid Global Battle for Dominance May 27, 2026 | 3:21 pm GAO says the framework can help analysts and policymakers better measure the drivers of AI competitiveness and develop strategies to strengthen the U.S. position globally. […]
CISA Sets CIRCIA Town Hall Meetings for June 15-18 May 27, 2026 | 3:08 pm CISA will hold virtual town hall meetings June 15-18 to gather stakeholder feedback on proposed CIRCIA rules requiring critical infrastructure operators to report cyber incidents within 72 hours and ransomware payments within 24 hours. […]
House Unveils $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill for Fiscal 2027 May 27, 2026 | 2:39 pm The FY 2027 NDAA released on May 26 emphasizes acquisition reform, defense industrial base expansion, emerging technologies, and military modernization. […]
HHS Official Highlights TEFCA Growth, AI Readiness May 27, 2026 | 10:33 am The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT is pushing expanded data sharing as healthcare AI adoption accelerates. […]
Feds Eye AI, Governance to Drive Unified Digital Services May 27, 2026 | 9:00 am Federal officials and industry experts say agencies must balance AI adoption, governance, and legacy modernization to deliver the seamless digital services citizens increasingly expect. […]
OPM Proposes NDAs for Federal Workers May 26, 2026 | 3:54 pm The draft policy would create a standardized government-wide process for acknowledging federal confidentiality obligations amid ongoing Trump administration concerns over internal information disclosures to the media. […]
JITAF 401 Expands Counter-Drone Marketplace Access to Allied Nations May 26, 2026 | 3:43 pm Three allied nations gain access to the Army’s drone task force counter-UAS procurement platform as the service pushes to strengthen coalition interoperability and industrial capacity. […]
NASA Restructures Mission Directorates May 26, 2026 | 3:40 pm The space agency announced plans to merge key divisions, reorganizing mission directorates to advance space exploration goals […]
White House Revamps Federal Cyber Logging Rules May 26, 2026 | 2:53 pm The updated policy shifts federal agencies toward a risk-based cybersecurity logging strategy focused on real-time threat detection, digital forensics, and more targeted data retention requirements. […]
Senate Bill Aims for Cyber Task Force Focused on Chinese Threats May 26, 2026 | 11:32 am Sen. Rick Scott has introduced legislation to create a CISA-led federal cyber task force aimed at improving coordination against Chinese hacking threats targeting critical infrastructure. […]
State Tech Officials Urge Congress To Renew Cybersecurity Grants May 26, 2026 | 11:14 am State technology officials warn that expiring federal support and cuts to cybersecurity programs could weaken local defenses against growing cyber threats. […]
MeriTalk Celebrates the Powering Progress Award Winners at Tech Tonic May 22, 2026 | 3:56 pm MeriTalk recognized top government and industry cybersecurity and AI professionals during its America 250 Powering Progress Awards celebration in Washington, D.C. […]
DOE Taps Reflection AI for Genesis Mission May 22, 2026 | 3:46 pm The partnership expands federal efforts to use AI to accelerate scientific research, strengthen national security programs, and support emerging technologies such as quantum computing and fusion energy. […]
CISA Eyes New Working Group to Bolster Critical Infrastructure Defense May 22, 2026 | 3:45 pm CISA is exploring a new intergovernmental working group to help government and industry jointly address evolving cyber risks to critical infrastructure. […]
Pentagon Releases Second Batch of UAP Files May 22, 2026 | 3:45 pm Newly declassified videos, testimony, and documents offer additional glimpses into decades of UAP encounters, while still leaving the mystery of alien life firmly grounded in speculation. […]
ODNI Chief Tulsi Gabbard to Depart Next Month May 22, 2026 | 3:30 pm Gabbard’s departure follows a sweeping overhaul of intelligence operations that included workforce reductions, AI integration, and broad federal cybersecurity modernization efforts. […]
Bill Would Establish National Digital Opportunity Foundation May 22, 2026 | 3:22 pm The legislation would create a nonprofit organization focused on expanding digital access, skills training, and broadband adoption as federal digital equity programs face policy changes and funding uncertainty. […]
Commerce Unveils $2B Quantum Push Under CHIPS Act May 22, 2026 | 3:19 pm Commerce officials say the nine funding agreements aim to expand domestic quantum computing development and manufacturing as the United States seeks to strengthen its leadership in next-generation technologies. […]
Mace Calls for a Statewide Pause on New Data Centers May 22, 2026 | 3:17 pm Lawmakers are increasingly pushing for stricter oversight of data center expansion as states confront rising electricity demand, higher utility costs, and growing strain on energy infrastructure. […]
CISA Debuts New Vulnerability Reporting Form May 22, 2026 | 2:14 pm CISA is expanding its vulnerability disclosure efforts with a new online submission tool designed to accelerate reporting of known exploited cyber flaws. […]
DOT Unveils ‘Motus’ Truck Registration System May 22, 2026 | 2:09 pm The Transportation Department’s new Motus platform uses biometric identity verification and data analytics to combat fraudulent motor carrier registrations and strengthen trucking safety oversight. […]
Bacon, Walkinshaw Push Congress to Strengthen CISA Amid Rising AI Cyber Threats May 21, 2026 | 2:32 pm Lawmakers warn that cuts to CISA could leave critical infrastructure and local governments exposed as AI-powered cyber threats become faster and harder to stop. […]
Sens. Shaheen, Ricketts Push Tech Export Bill for Allies May 21, 2026 | 2:27 pm The U.S. Tech PATH Act would create a new procurement pathway for foreign partners seeking American cyber and digital capabilities and aims to bolster U.S. tech competitiveness. […]
Eight Telecom Leaders Launch Cyber Information-Sharing Alliance May 21, 2026 | 1:58 pm Amid waning federal support for public-private information sharing on cyber threats, telecom firms create a nonprofit to improve cyber resilience across the industry. […]
Commerce Signs LOI With D-Wave Quantum for Proposed $100M CHIPS Act Award May 21, 2026 | 1:53 pm The proposed federal investment would support efforts to expand U.S.-based quantum computing development and manufacturing as Washington pushes to strengthen domestic leadership in emerging technologies. […]