Lisbeth Perez MeriTalk Lisbeth Perez is a MeriTalk Senior Technology Reporter covering the intersection of government and technology.
GSA Seeks to Add 60 More Agencies to Federal AI Testing Platform by End of 2026 Jun 11, 2026 | 3:46 pm With more than 25 federal agencies already participating, GSA plans to add 60 more to USAi by year’s end while preparing a cost-recovery model for fiscal 2027. […]
Coast Guard Pushes Digital Transformation, Targets AI on Every Desktop by 2027 Jun 11, 2026 | 3:26 pm The service is pursuing “more minutes on mission” through AI, integrated data, and modernized maritime systems. […]
Democratic Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Curb Pentagon AI Use Jun 10, 2026 | 2:52 pm The bills would impose new restrictions on AI use in warfare, nuclear operations, and domestic surveillance as lawmakers seek greater oversight of military AI systems. […]
Federal Leaders See AI Gains in Workforce Management, Procurement Jun 10, 2026 | 1:07 pm Federal leaders said AI is helping agencies address longstanding inefficiencies in acquisition and skills matching. It must be used to augment human capabilities, they said. […]
CBP Targets Full Cloud Migration by 2028 Jun 9, 2026 | 3:03 pm Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia said CBP plans to move all 276 applications to the cloud by January 2028 as part of a broader technology strategy that also includes AI, quantum readiness, and cybersecurity modernization. […]
GSA’s Forst Pushes Vision for Single Portal to Federal Services Jun 9, 2026 | 12:27 pm Ed Forst said GSA aims to build a unified entry point for citizens accessing government services, with Login.gov, AI, and other shared services serving as foundational elements. […]
Commission Says Standalone Cyber Force Could Launch Within 12 to 18 Months Jun 8, 2026 | 3:45 pm A new report proposes a roughly 30,000-person military Cyber Force that would generate cyber forces while U.S. Cyber Command remains responsible for operational warfighting. […]
Air Force Names Ashley Devoto as New Chief Information Officer Jun 8, 2026 | 3:30 pm Veteran cyber leader will oversee a $17 billion technology portfolio supporting more than 800,000 airmen, Guardians, civilians, and contractors. […]
Hegseth Launches ‘Patriot Pipeline’ Portal Jun 5, 2026 | 3:46 pm The new initiative aims to unify workforce development programs, expand career opportunities, and strengthen the defense industrial base. […]
House Armed Services Committee Advances $1.15T Defense Bill After Marathon Markup Jun 5, 2026 | 2:54 pm Lawmakers approved sweeping provisions on AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and missile defense after a 14-hour committee markup. […]