Labor CIO Mangala Kuppa on AI Results, Tech Talent, and Machine-Speed Cyber Sep 10, 2026 | 9:00 am Labor CIO Mangala Kuppa says AI is already saving thousands of hours across the department, while technical talent and the discipline to rethink how work gets done will determine how far it can scale. […]
FBI Releases New Cyber Strategy Sep 9, 2026 | 2:39 pm The strategy focuses on four pillars: disrupting cyber adversaries, supporting victims, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing the FBI’s cyber capabilities. […]
CISA, NSA, FBI Warn Chinese AI Firms Are Targeting US Models Sep 8, 2026 | 3:28 pm Federal cyber agencies say China-based AI companies are using large-scale knowledge distillation campaigns to extract capabilities from U.S. frontier models. […]
GAO: DHS’ $10.5B Contract Savings Claim Won’t Hold Up Sep 4, 2026 | 1:57 pm DHS’ $10.5 billion savings estimate hinged on IT contract cuts, but GAO found the agency continued spending billions on the same requirements. […]
G20 Members Back Light-Touch Approach to AI Regulation Sep 3, 2026 | 4:01 pm The agreement could shape how major economies regulate AI, with G20 members favoring flexible, sector-specific rules over broad new requirements. […]
House VA Panel Subpoenas Oracle Leaders Over $27B EHRM Contract Sep 2, 2026 | 3:26 pm The unanimous vote followed a fiery hearing where lawmakers pressed VA over a nearly $17 billion contract ceiling increase and GAO questioned the reliability of the program’s cost estimate. […]
House Passes Stopgap Funding Bill With Key Tech Program Extensions Sep 1, 2026 | 2:56 pm The measure averts a looming government shutdown while giving Congress until Dec. 11 to settle broader funding questions and the future of key federal tech programs. […]
White House Requires Agencies to Use Login.gov for Public-Facing Websites Sep 1, 2026 | 1:52 pm The new policy gives federal agencies two years to transition most public-facing websites to Login.gov as the government’s universal sign-on. […]
DOD Rolls Out Secure Commercial AI Capabilities on GenAI.Mil Aug 31, 2026 | 2:55 pm The Defense Department added two Impact Level 5 capabilities to its generative AI platform with the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT Mil and Starshield AI’s Grok for Government. […]
Trump Freezes 2027 Civilian Federal Pay, Carves Out Law Enforcement Increase Aug 28, 2026 | 3:48 pm The White House says its alternative pay plan will avoid $26 billion in automatic locality pay increases that otherwise would take effect in January 2027. […]
With Agentic AI, Agencies Ask, ‘Can It, Should It, May It?’ Aug 27, 2026 | 3:12 pm As agentic AI takes on more operational tasks, officials say agencies need governance frameworks that match AI autonomy to risk – and keep humans accountable. […]
Army Selects 5 Vendors, 5 Sites for Janus Program Aug 26, 2026 | 4:05 pm The Army plans to award up to a combined $2.2 billion in milestone-based contracts as it targets at least one operational microreactor by Sept. 30, 2028. […]
Treasury Dept. Launches Quantum-Readiness Task Force Aug 25, 2026 | 3:12 pm Treasury is bringing government and industry together to tackle vendor readiness, migration planning, and emerging risks ahead of looming quantum-security deadlines. […]
Agencies Rehired for Over 20K Roles After Deferred Resignations, Analysis Finds Aug 24, 2026 | 4:06 pm The government paid employees to leave, then hired for similar roles – often at more junior levels, according to a new Partnership for Public Service analysis. […]
SSC’s Project Enigma Replaces ‘Sneakernet’ for Classified Collaboration Aug 21, 2026 | 11:59 am Space Systems Command’s Project Enigma is replacing the physical transfer of classified engineering data with a secure digital environment connecting government and industry partners. […]
SAP’s Braun: Federal AI Success Hinges on Measurable Mission Results Aug 20, 2026 | 9:00 am SAP’s Jamison Braun says agencies need modern business systems, governed data, and clearly defined operational problems to turn growing AI activity into measurable results. […]
Navy SBIR/STTR Chief Pushes Other Transaction Pathways to Speed Innovation Aug 19, 2026 | 3:42 pm Brian Shipley, director of the Navy’s SBIR/STTR office, says he will pursue other transaction authorities for open topics to reduce contracting bureaucracy, close funding gaps, and accelerate technology transition. […]
Barry Tanner Named Permanent Navy CIO Aug 19, 2026 | 12:09 pm Tanner has served as the Department of the Navy’s acting chief information officer since Jane Rathbun’s departure in 2025. […]
DOE Opens $10M Genesis Mission Opportunity to Small Businesses, Cuts Application Burden Aug 18, 2026 | 10:35 am DOE’s Anthony Pugliese said the agency wants to bring more small businesses into the Genesis Mission by reducing paperwork and simplifying its SBIR/STTR process. […]
OPM’s Adam Starr on Clearing the Path for Federal Tech Talent Aug 17, 2026 | 9:00 am As CIO roles become more strategic, OPM CIO Adam Starr says agencies need to give technologists room to move faster, embed AI and security into the business, and create a culture that rewards measured risk. […]
FCC Seeks Public Comments on Proposal That Could Eliminate E-Rate Aug 14, 2026 | 3:30 pm The FCC’s review is raising new questions about the federal government’s role in supporting internet connectivity for schools and libraries. […]
NRC Data Chief: AI Demands a Fundamental Rethink of Federal Work Aug 13, 2026 | 9:00 am NRC CDO Basia Sall says agencies need stronger data foundations, clearly documented business processes, and the discipline to stop low-value work as they prepare for the next phase of AI adoption. […]
House Democrats Urge Johnson to Hold Hearings With AI CEOs Aug 12, 2026 | 4:14 pm The lawmakers’ push follows recent security incidents involving OpenAI and Anthropic models that have heightened concerns about the risks posed by advanced AI models. […]
Senate Bill Would Expand EPA’s Cyber Authority Over Water Systems Aug 11, 2026 | 2:15 pm The legislation would give EPA new authority to assess cyber risks and require fixes at water utilities while boosting federal cybersecurity funding. […]
Army Targets 1,000-Plus New Products, 40 Allies for Drone Marketplaces Aug 10, 2026 | 3:10 pm The Army plans to add more U.S.-made drone and counter-drone products to its digital marketplaces and expand access to 20 more allied countries by the end of the summer. […]
Army Launches Portal to Give Industry Test Range Access Within 30 Days Aug 7, 2026 | 2:55 pm The new Test Range Army portal gives defense companies a single entry point to request access to U.S. and international military ranges. […]
GAO Says DOGE ‘Wall of Receipts’ Contains Inaccurate Savings Estimates Aug 6, 2026 | 3:42 pm The government watchdog found that DOGE could not verify most of the savings claimed on its public “Wall of Receipts” and that some touted cost cuts never materialized. […]
FedRAMP Director Placed on Administrative Leave Aug 5, 2026 | 12:34 pm GSA placed FedRAMP Director Pete Waterman on administrative leave after he called veterans’ preference in federal hiring “brutally unfair” in a LinkedIn post. […]
OPM Tells Agencies to Prioritize Tech Talent in FY 2027 Hiring Plans Aug 4, 2026 | 2:38 pm Agencies have until Sept. 30 to submit workforce plans that prioritize technology talent, expand early-career hiring, and align with new government-wide staffing targets. […]
Senate Funding Plan Extends TMF, Cyber Authorities Into December Aug 3, 2026 | 3:19 pm The Senate proposal would preserve the Technology Modernization Fund’s ability to make new investments while extending key cybersecurity authorities through Dec. 11. […]