White House OSTP Director Michael Kratsios says more than 15 federal agencies will use the initiative to accelerate AI-driven scientific research across health care, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and national security. […]

A House hearing highlighted competing ideas to prevent future government shutdowns, including automatic continuing resolutions and changes to congressional budgeting rules. […]

The AARO says new modeling tools and sensor initiatives helped resolve hundreds of reports, including 238 attributed to satellite flaring, during FY 2025. […]

Chris Fall’s departure marks the second leadership change at CAISI in three months as the Trump administration grapples with rapidly advancing frontier AI models. […]

SHI executives say the Washington hub will connect agencies with industry experts and technology partners to help shape modernization strategies. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

The Navy’s strategy establishes a framework for turning data into operational effects and aims to accelerate AI adoption across the service. […]

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 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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

As defense contractors await a Pentagon review, cybersecurity leaders debate whether CMMC should preserve its certification model or place greater emphasis on security outcomes. […]

The new searchable tool replaces decades-old personnel action guidance process and supports more than 40,000 federal HR specialists across government. […]

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. […]

A GAO report reveals that only eight federal employees participated in the Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce program, an effort OPM has effectively halted. […]

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 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 proposals for demonstrations of wireless power transmission between spacecraft and from orbit to Earth. Prototypes will inform future architecture decisions. […]

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. […]

The latest procurement round funds 24 projects across autonomous systems, communications, electronic warfare, energy, logistics, and other mission areas. […]

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. […]

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 says agencies should justify cyber investments through performance, move beyond compliance-driven metrics, consolidate overlapping tools, and prioritize spending based on risk. […]

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. […]

Matheus Passos, the acting CTO at the Commerce Department, is empowering employees to build AI tools that can scale across the department. […]

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. […]

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 technology leaders said procurement modernization efforts are shifting agencies toward enterprise buying, AI-assisted acquisition, and faster mission delivery. […]