NNSA Selects Amentum for AI Data Center Project Jul 21, 2026 | 3:17 pm The proposed project would pair a 1-gigawatt AI data center with dedicated on-site power generation as DOE expands its push to build AI infrastructure. […]
Trump Administration Eyes Sanctions Over Chinese AI Model ‘Theft’ Jul 21, 2026 | 3:12 pm Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration is weighing sanctions against Chinese AI firms over allegations they distilled U.S. models, signaling a tougher approach ahead of bilateral AI talks. […]
NDAA FY 2027 Negotiations Delayed Due to Continued Disputes Jul 21, 2026 | 3:00 pm Procedural fights in both chambers have prevented lawmakers from advancing their respective FY 2027 defense authorization bills, delaying negotiations on one of Congress’ most significant annual measures. […]
Navy Strategy Outlines Roadmap to Weaponize Data, AI Jul 21, 2026 | 2:33 pm The Navy’s strategy establishes a framework for turning data into operational effects and aims to accelerate AI adoption across the service. […]
Army Recruiters Get Help From AI-Powered Chatbot Jul 20, 2026 | 3:36 pm Staff Sgt. Star now serves about 12,000 authorized users and could support up to 28,000 as early as November as the Army adds capabilities. […]
DOJ: Federal Employees Can Download TikTok on Government Devices Jul 20, 2026 | 3:33 pm DOJ says changes to TikTok’s ownership and data governance eliminate the legal basis for the government-wide ban, though agencies retain discretion over device policies. […]
DOD CMMC Task Force Seeks Industry Input on Cybersecurity Reforms Jul 20, 2026 | 3:32 pm After suspending CMMC Phase 2 requirements, the DOD is asking defense contractors for practical recommendations to reduce compliance costs, streamline cybersecurity requirements, and strengthen cyber resilience. […]
GAO Warns OPM Workforce Cuts Could Worsen Longstanding Skills Gaps Jul 20, 2026 | 3:21 pm A new GAO report reveals that OPM’s staff decreased by 35% between December 2024 and March 2026. The watchdog said 57% of employees who left OPM had 11 or more years of service, representing a loss of institutional knowledge. […]
CMMC Pause Divides Cyber Experts on Compliance Future Jul 17, 2026 | 4:01 pm As defense contractors await a Pentagon review, cybersecurity leaders debate whether CMMC should preserve its certification model or place greater emphasis on security outcomes. […]
OPM Launches GPPA Navigator for Federal HR Specialists Jul 17, 2026 | 3:40 pm The new searchable tool replaces decades-old personnel action guidance process and supports more than 40,000 federal HR specialists across government. […]
Lawmakers Demand Answers From Trump on Schedule Policy/Career Jul 17, 2026 | 3:17 pm Lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration to explain how it selected thousands of federal employees for Schedule Policy/Career and what the new classification will mean for the civil service. […]
GAO: Federal Cyber Workforce Program Saw Limited Adoption Jul 17, 2026 | 2:57 pm A GAO report reveals that only eight federal employees participated in the Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce program, an effort OPM has effectively halted. […]
GSA Seeks to Expand OneGov Beyond Software Purchases Jul 17, 2026 | 2:51 pm GSA Deputy Administrator Michael Lynch says the initiative’s first-year results are paving the way for broader government-wide purchasing agreements beyond software and cloud. […]
DOE’s AI Tools Could Deliver $74M in Annual Savings Jul 16, 2026 | 3:53 pm DOE recently unveiled Joulix and Quanta, two AI tools that officials said are advancing mission delivery and could generate $74 million in annual operational savings. […]
DIU Seeks Commercial Space Power Beaming Proposals for Orbital Demonstration Jul 16, 2026 | 3:25 pm DIU seeks proposals for demonstrations of wireless power transmission between spacecraft and from orbit to Earth. Prototypes will inform future architecture decisions. […]
Federal CIO Reflects on Tenure, Calls for Congressional Tech Reforms Jul 16, 2026 | 3:20 pm As he prepares to leave government, Greg Barbaccia says cultural change among agency CIOs is his biggest accomplishment – but warns outdated laws will continue to slow modernization without congressional action. […]
Pentagon Makes Final FY 2026 APFIT Awards, Surpasses $2B in Awards Jul 16, 2026 | 12:51 pm The latest procurement round funds 24 projects across autonomous systems, communications, electronic warfare, energy, logistics, and other mission areas. […]
Building Trustworthy AI for Federal Financial Missions Jul 16, 2026 | 9:00 am Maximus Federal’s Le Tran says trusted AI adoption depends on explainable models, strong governance, and human oversight as financial agencies scale AI for compliance and risk management. […]
Clayton Says ODNI Should Act as ‘Board of Directors’ Over Intel Community Jul 15, 2026 | 4:00 pm Jay Clayton told senators the Office of the Director of National Intelligence should remain lean, focus on oversight and coordination, and avoid operational responsibilities. […]
OMB Cyber Branch Chief Pushes for Smarter Cyber Spending Jul 15, 2026 | 3:50 pm OMB says agencies should justify cyber investments through performance, move beyond compliance-driven metrics, consolidate overlapping tools, and prioritize spending based on risk. […]
New ‘Gold Eagle’ Platform to Fight Cyber Vulnerabilities, White House Says Jul 15, 2026 | 3:47 pm The new AI-powered platform fulfills a key directive in President Trump’s June executive order to strengthen U.S. cyber defenses against emerging AI threats. […]
Commerce CTO Says Employee-Led AI Efforts Are Driving Early Successes Jul 15, 2026 | 3:37 pm Matheus Passos, the acting CTO at the Commerce Department, is empowering employees to build AI tools that can scale across the department. […]
OpenAI’s Bonnell Says ‘Built by User’ AI Will Drive Next Phase of Government Adoption Jul 15, 2026 | 3:25 pm The OpenAI executive said that the next wave of federal AI adoption will come from employees creating solutions tailored to their own work and knowledge. […]
Applying Identity-First Governance to AI Agents Jul 15, 2026 | 9:00 am A July 29 webinar with Okta will explore how agencies can apply identity-first governance to secure autonomous AI agents and prepare for evolving federal cyber guidance. […]
Federal IT Leaders Say Acquisition Reform Is Driving Faster Tech Delivery Jul 14, 2026 | 4:03 pm Federal technology leaders said procurement modernization efforts are shifting agencies toward enterprise buying, AI-assisted acquisition, and faster mission delivery. […]
Commerce Finalizes $225M CHIPS Award to Bosch Jul 14, 2026 | 3:59 pm The funding will support Bosch’s $2 billion investment to expand silicon carbide semiconductor manufacturing in California, strengthening domestic supply chains for automotive, energy, defense, and industrial applications. […]
Training, Leadership Key to Expanding GenAI.mil Adoption Across DOD Jul 14, 2026 | 3:51 pm USMC AI lead says workforce training, leadership engagement, and practical use cases will determine the broader adoption of DOD’s GenAI.mil. […]
TMF Chief Says Agency Proposals Must Deliver Mission Outcomes Jul 14, 2026 | 3:44 pm As agencies compete for the fund’s remaining awards, TMF is prioritizing proposals that deliver measurable improvements to mission delivery. […]
GSA OIG’s English Calls for Continuous AI Risk Management Across Government Jul 14, 2026 | 3:21 pm The GSA OIG CIO and CAIO says AI is changing too quickly for static security reviews. He called for ongoing governance and shared responsibility across agencies. […]
NGA Seeks AI-Powered Tech for Global GEOINT Change Detection Jul 14, 2026 | 12:27 pm NGA wants innovative AI and computer vision capabilities to improve worldwide geospatial change detection and reduce analyst workload. […]