Calls to create a stand-alone U.S. cyber force gained momentum Tuesday as industry experts warned Congress that America’s cyber deterrence has eroded, leaving adversaries free to penetrate networks and critical infrastructure with little fear of consequences.  […]

Months after ending its Direct File pilot, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is moving to refresh the technology used by its volunteer tax preparation programs, issuing a draft solicitation for a new long-term software contract.  […]

Under a newly proposed rule, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) would take over authority to decide appeals by probationary federal employees who allege unfair termination, stripping that power from an independent hiring agency.  […]

The General Services Administration (GSA) announced this week the full implementation of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR), a move aimed at increasing transparency into what the federal government buys and how much it pays for goods and services. […]

Cameron Stanley will serve as the Pentagon’s next chief digital and artificial intelligence officer (CDAO), Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Jan. 12 during an address at SpaceX headquarters in Starbase, Texas. […]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo this week unveiling a new artificial intelligence (AI) strategy to expand the military’s use of AI across operations, intelligence, and enterprise functions. […]

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard have tapped Timothy Kosiba as the National Security Agency’s (NSA) 21st deputy director. […]

Shila Cooch has departed as the acting chief information security officer (CISO) at the Department of Energy (DOE) to serve in a new position at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). […]

The Trump administration is withdrawing the United States from its longstanding participation in the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE). […]

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. […]

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.   […]

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. […]

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. […]

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.  […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

A bipartisan group of senators is taking another stab at the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization under a new version of the legislation introduced Thursday.  […]

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).  […]

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.   […]

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.   […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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.  […]

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.  […]

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. […]

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.   […]