Lisbeth Perez MeriTalk Lisbeth Perez is a MeriTalk Senior Technology Reporter covering the intersection of government and technology.
DOD CIO Unveils Post-Quantum Cryptography Strategy Jun 24, 2026 | 2:04 pm The strategy calls for deploying quantum-resistant cryptography on high-impact systems by 2030 and across the force by 2031. […]
GAO: Outdated Rules, Conflicting Guidance Hinder Federal Cloud Adoption Jun 24, 2026 | 11:00 am A new report finds agencies still rely on legacy procurement data and face cost-control, regulatory, and workforce challenges as cloud adoption expands. […]
Warner, Himes Warn Acting DNI Against Major Changes at ODNI Jun 23, 2026 | 3:27 pm House and Senate intelligence committee Democrats caution Acting DNI Bill Pulte against workforce cuts, politically driven declassification actions, and structural changes at ODNI. […]
Judge Blocks Trump Administration Expansion of SAVE Verification Database Jun 23, 2026 | 3:22 pm Ruling finds DHS exceeded its authority by combining social security and voter registration data in the SAVE citizenship-verification system. […]
Army Taps Anduril to Lead Data Layer for NGC2 Jun 23, 2026 | 9:32 am The Army said Anduril Industries will lead the common data layer baseline for its NGC2 initiative, building on lessons learned from operational testing with the 4th and 25th Infantry Divisions. […]
ODNI Launches Interagency UAP Governance Board Jun 22, 2026 | 3:03 pm As the government expands release of UAP records, a new panel brings together intelligence, military, and law enforcement agencies to coordinate UAP investigations. . […]
Pentagon Plans Order for 60K More Drones as Drone Dominance Competition Expands Jun 18, 2026 | 3:43 pm DOD officials said the next phase of the DDP will require competitors to bring 120 drones each as the department seeks to expand procurement and increase production of low-cost, AI-enabled unmanned aircraft. […]
GAO Calls on Congress to Designate Lead Agency for Eligibility Data Standards Jun 18, 2026 | 3:31 pm A new report cites data quality issues, fragmented oversight, and interoperability gaps that hinder eligibility determinations and data-matching efforts. […]
FBI Taps Karl Robert Schumann as CIO Jun 17, 2026 | 3:32 pm Schumann, a 20-year FBI veteran who rose from special agent to senior executive roles, updated his LinkedIn profile to reflect the CIO appointment. […]
DNI Hearing Is Postponed Following Trump Directive Jun 17, 2026 | 3:28 pm The June 17 hearing was delayed after the White House directed Clayton not to appear, according to Sen. Tom Cotton, the Republican chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee. […]