White House Cuts Ties With GFCE Cyber Group Jan 12, 2026 | 3:41 pm The Trump administration is withdrawing the United States from its longstanding participation in the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE). […]
Space Force Awards Task Orders for Missile Capabilities Jan 12, 2026 | 3:25 pm The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) awarded nine National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 launches aimed at improving missile warning and missile tracking capabilities. […]
Sen. Cotton Pushes Off-Grid Power Plan for AI Data Centers Jan 12, 2026 | 3:23 pm A new bill from Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., would let artificial intelligence (AI) data center companies bypass federal electricity regulations by building their own independent energy infrastructure. […]
US Welcomes Qatar to Pax Silica, Cites Expansion Plans Jan 12, 2026 | 3:22 pm The United States expanded its Pax Silica economic security initiative with the addition of Qatar, as U.S. officials continue to signal broader growth of the partnership aimed at artificial intelligence (AI) and supply chain security. […]
OPM Launches Federal Workforce Data Site, Replacing FedScope Jan 12, 2026 | 3:19 pm The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on Jan. 8 launched the Federal Workforce Data (FWD) website, a new platform aimed at expanding public access to federal workforce data and improving transparency around hiring, attrition, and workplace trends. […]
EPA, State Dept. Put Federal Workforce at Center of AI Adoption Jan 12, 2026 | 3:16 pm The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State Department are preparing the workforce for artificial intelligence (AI) before scaling the technology as agencies align behind the White House’s AI Action Plan, top officials said Friday. […]
NTIA Official Teases BEAD Funding News During CES Talk Jan 12, 2026 | 9:09 am A senior official with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) said the agency expects to announce new funding opportunities under its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. […]
Air Force, Space Force Revise Acquisition Structure Jan 9, 2026 | 3:36 pm The Department of the Air Force (DAF) announced Thursday that it created seven new acquisition organizations as part of broader Pentagon procurement reforms directed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. […]
GAO Flags Gaps in DOD Telework Data Jan 9, 2026 | 3:04 pm The Pentagon lacks complete and reliable data on which civilian employees are eligible for telework or remote work, limiting its ability to track and oversee those arrangements, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. […]
Bipartisan Sens. Give Quantum Reauthorization Act Another Chance Jan 9, 2026 | 1:24 pm A bipartisan group of senators is taking another stab at the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization under a new version of the legislation introduced Thursday. […]
DoL CIO: AI Won’t Kill Jobs, but Reskilling Must Accelerate Jan 9, 2026 | 1:22 pm Fresh off a $145 million push to expand federal registered apprenticeships and close skills gaps, the U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) chief innovation officer has a message for young workers: embrace artificial intelligence (AI). […]
Updated Remote and Telework Guidance From OPM Offers Few Exemptions Jan 9, 2026 | 10:28 am The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is doubling down on its return-to-work order, offering few exemptions from in-person directives, according to updated guidance. […]
CISA Retires 10 Emergency Directives Tied to CVEs, Campaign Threats Jan 9, 2026 | 10:22 am The Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) announced Thursday that it has retired 10 emergency directives (ED) issued in the last six years, saying that the directives have been successfully addressed. […]
Agencies Urged to Rethink AI Modernization Jan 9, 2026 | 9:29 am Federal agencies should prioritize interoperable platforms, strong governance, and more disciplined use of data as they modernize systems with artificial intelligence (AI), according to a senior federal AI expert during a recent GovCIO webinar. […]
New Trump Order Targets DIB Execs, Delivery Acceleration Jan 8, 2026 | 3:41 pm President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday imposing new restrictions on major defense contractors, accusing parts of the defense industrial base of prioritizing shareholder returns over timely production for the military. […]
FCC Reopens Search for Cyber Trust Mark Lead Administrator Jan 8, 2026 | 3:28 pm The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced this week that it is looking for a new organization to serve as the lead administrator for its U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program. […]
FedRAMP Makes ‘Security Inbox’ Mandatory for Cloud Service Providers Jan 8, 2026 | 3:22 pm The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) has made it mandatory for every FedRAMP-authorized cloud service provider (CSP) to maintain a working “FedRAMP Security Inbox” – a dedicated email address designed to ensure CSPs receive and quickly respond to urgent governmentwide cybersecurity communications. […]
GDIT Unveils $131M Air Force Network Modernization Task Order Jan 8, 2026 | 3:18 pm General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has been awarded a $131 million task order under the U.S. Air Force’s Base Infrastructure Modernization contract, which totals $8.75 billion and aims to create a unified and secure network environment across all Air Force and U.S. Space Force bases around the world. […]
White House to Send National AI Legislation Proposal to Congress This Year Jan 8, 2026 | 1:15 pm The Trump administration will deliver a national artificial intelligence (AI) legislative framework to Congress this year to protect innovation and maintain children’s safety, the White House science and technology director said Wednesday. […]
NIST Wants Best Practices for Securing AI Agents From Exploitation Jan 8, 2026 | 9:49 am The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) wants more information on how it can develop agentic artificial intelligence (AI) guidelines and evaluation methods to address exploitation threats. […]
GSA, Cohesity Ink OneGov Deal for Cyber Protections Jan 8, 2026 | 8:00 am The General Services Administration (GSA) announced Thursday a new OneGov deal with Cohesity that offers federal agencies significant discounts on the company’s AI-powered data protection and replication software, as well as custom-built bundles. […]
DHS Ends Paper FOIA Submissions in Shift to Digital Processing Jan 7, 2026 | 4:27 pm Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests received by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now need to be filed electronically, according to a new rule from the department. […]
SOCOM Seeks Tech to Hide Commercial Vehicle Data Jan 7, 2026 | 3:52 pm The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is seeking new technology to help its non-standard commercial vehicles keep a low profile as advances in sensors and telematics create new risks of detection by adversaries. […]
Watchdog Urges Stronger Fraud Controls for CHIPS Program Jan 7, 2026 | 2:25 pm A federal watchdog warned on Monday that the Department of Commerce must strengthen its oversight and fraud risk management for the CHIPS for America Fund, as the program continues to distribute billions in federal awards to bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing. […]
FDA Issues AI Guidance for Wearables, Decision Support Tools Jan 7, 2026 | 2:15 pm The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is rolling out two new guidance documents aimed at clarifying how the agency will oversee artificial intelligence (AI) in consumer-facing health technologies, according to FDA Commissioner Marty Makary. […]
DOD Seeks AI Tools for Zero Trust Reviews Jan 7, 2026 | 1:32 pm The Pentagon is seeking ideas on how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning could be used to accelerate and scale zero trust cybersecurity assessments across the Defense Department (DOD), which was rebranded as the War Department by the Trump administration. […]
Lawmakers Push VA to Fix Accessibility Gaps in IT Procurement Jan 6, 2026 | 3:35 pm A bipartisan pair of lawmakers is pressing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to quickly take action to ensure its technology is accessible to people with disabilities. […]
Congress Unveils $180B ‘Minibus’ Funding Deal Jan 6, 2026 | 3:25 pm Congressional appropriators on Monday released a bipartisan, bicameral $180 billion funding package to finance key federal agencies for fiscal year (FY) 2026, taking a major step toward averting a partial government shutdown later this month. […]
Treasury Removes Sanctions on Spyware-Linked Executives Jan 6, 2026 | 3:02 pm The Treasury Department last week removed three individuals connected to a commercial spyware operation from the U.S. sanctions list, according to an update released by the department. […]
GAO: NTIA Broke the Law With BEAD Changes Jan 6, 2026 | 2:38 pm The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) broke the law when it overstepped Congress in implementing changes to a key national broadband program last summer, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found. […]