Grace Dille MeriTalk Grace Dille is MeriTalk's Managing Editor covering the intersection of government and technology.
GSA Watchdog Finds Recurring Gaps in Geospatial Data Compliance Oct 5, 2026 | 4:14 pm The GSA inspector general found that data-quality, governance, and workforce problems are continuing to hinder the agency’s compliance with the Geospatial Data Act. […]
Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Ban Federal Use of License Plate Readers Oct 5, 2026 | 2:26 pm The Ban Flock Act would bar most federal agencies’ use of automatic license plate reader technology and restrict federal funding to state and local governments that continue using it. […]
Trump’s AI Accord Draws Calls for Stronger Agency Resilience Oct 2, 2026 | 3:39 pm Industry leaders say stronger AI oversight must be matched by resilient operations as federal agencies adopt more powerful systems. […]
GDIT Appoints Paul Nedzbala as Interim President Oct 2, 2026 | 2:11 pm Paul Nedzbala takes over from Amy Gilliland, who served as GDIT president since 2017 and is no longer with the company. […]
GSA Sunsets 2GIT BPA, Moves Federal IT Buys to MAS Oct 1, 2026 | 3:47 pm The agency is shifting purchases from the 2GIT contract to its Multiple Award Schedule and device-specific agreements as part of a broader push to consolidate federal procurement. […]
GAO: Most Agencies Fall Short on Cyber Requirements for Networked Devices Oct 1, 2026 | 3:25 pm Only seven of 22 civilian CFO Act agencies have fully met OMB requirements for inventorying and maintaining networked devices, according to GAO. […]
GAO: Agencies Failed to Provide Full Records on DOGE System Access Sep 30, 2026 | 3:52 pm The watchdog said gaps in agency documentation left it unable to fully assess whether DOGE personnel properly accessed and protected sensitive government systems. […]
Trump Orders Agencies to Replace ‘AI’ With ‘Super Intelligence’ Sep 30, 2026 | 12:32 pm The executive order directs agencies to use “SI” in new official communications and gives the White House science adviser 60 days to propose a federal definition and potential statutory changes. […]
Cairncross: White House AI Talks Aim for Secure, Rapid Deployment Sep 29, 2026 | 3:52 pm The national cyber director said the White House meeting builds on months of work with industry to address AI-driven cyber risks. […]
Trump Launches AI-Powered America.gov Platform Sep 29, 2026 | 12:47 pm The new platform uses Google’s Gemini and xAI’s Grok to answer Americans’ questions about federal services. Transactional capabilities are planned later this year. […]