The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is legally prohibited from carrying out core activities such as stakeholder outreach during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, even as cyber threats from nation-state actors persist, a top agency official told lawmakers Thursday. […]
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has begun a sweeping overhaul of federal hiring practices, launching a lengthy effort to rewrite all 604 occupational series to prioritize skills- and competency-based qualifications. […]
Defense leaders said Tuesday the federal government has entered a new phase of operational deployment with artificial intelligence (AI). Meanwhile, Baltimore officials are deploying targeted pilots to improve public services. […]
The U.S. Space Force selected 14 vendors to compete for task orders under a 10-year, $1.84 billion contract vehicle to develop space monitoring satellites and services, the service announced Wednesday. […]
The Defense Department’s (DOD) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) announced several personnel changes via LinkedIn over the weekend. It said the moves would support efforts to modernize defense information systems and broader priorities across the DOD, which has been rebranded as the War Department by the Trump administration. […]
The Treasury Department said Thursday that it will share cyber threat information with digital asset firms through a new initiative to strengthen cybersecurity across the digital asset industry. […]
The United States Space Force has tapped Lt. Col. Gregory Moran to serve as acting director for the service’s Data, AI, and Software Directorate, a spokesperson for the department told MeriTalk today. […]
The Department of Labor (DOL) is offering Americans free training in artificial intelligence (AI) – so we signed up. Over seven days, we examined how the Trump administration is working to prepare the workforce for an AI-driven future. […]
A new federal audit has found that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is falling short in securing some of the nation’s 45 most critical aviation systems, raising concerns about potential vulnerabilities in the infrastructure that supports U.S. air travel. […]
With newly proposed funding cuts to the National Science Foundation (NSF), leaders in government and industry agreed that the United States is struggling to clearly communicate the value of its research investments and translate them into real-world capabilities fast enough. […]
The Trump administration proposed hundreds of millions in cuts to key science and technology-related agencies in its fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget proposal, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). […]
The U.S. Space Force is moving forward with a new, strategic approach aimed at ensuring its readiness for future space competition, according to Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman. […]
The National Weather Service (NWS) has awarded two contracts for its new cloud-based data and applications services, ushering in what the government calls “a new era of modernization for the nation’s weather agency.” […]
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) tapped Keith Hardiman to serve as its deputy chief information officer (CIO) on a permanent basis, according to a recent LinkedIn announcement. […]
The top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is urging the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to withdraw a proposed overhaul of federal employee performance evaluations, warning the plan is unlawful and could undermine its goals. […]
Federal cybersecurity leaders said on Thursday that the authority to operate (ATO) process – often blamed for slowing technology adoption – can move faster if agencies shift their approach to risk management, culture, and decision-making. […]
The House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on Thursday examined software waste and data privacy risks at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as lawmakers considered two bills aimed at tightening oversight of IT assets and contractor data practices. […]
The departments of Energy (DOE) and Commerce are teaming up with SoftBank and electric utility AEP Ohio to develop energy infrastructure to support the buildout of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in southern Ohio. […]
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is asking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain why the Pentagon branded Anthropic as a “supply chain risk,” claiming that the move appears to be retaliatory. […]
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) expects minimal disruption as it transitions away from Anthropic’s Claude technology, according to DOD’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Emil Michael. […]
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is launching an HR Shared Service Center for federal agencies to streamline their human resources (HR) functions, the latest step in the Trump administration’s Federal HR 2.0 initiative. […]
The Trump administration’s Golden Dome missile defense system just got more expensive. Initially priced at $175 billion, the effort will now cost $185 billion, according to Golden Dome Director Gen. Michael Guetlein. […]
Nick Andersen, the new acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), said the agency is reaching a “tipping point” in its relationships with critical infrastructure operators as it shifts from building partnerships to operationalizing collaboration. […]
The U.S. Army has awarded a $20 billion contract to Anduril Industries aimed at strengthening counter-drone capabilities across the Department of Defense (DOD), according to an announcement released Friday evening. […]
The U.S. Army has released the fifth draft of its upcoming professional services contract vehicle and is seeking additional industry feedback as it continues refining the effort. […]
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued updated guidance directing federal agencies to take greater ownership of internal controls and risk assessment, with OMB Director Russell Vought arguing that prior policy relied too heavily on outside watchdogs such as the Government Accountability Office (GAO). […]
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., said Congress must play a role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI), including how the technology is regulated as it becomes embedded in the daily lives of millions of Americans. […]
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Gen. Joshua Rudd’s nomination to lead U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) and the National Security Agency (NSA), filling a position that has remained vacant since last year. […]
National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross said the Trump administration will move quickly to implement its newly released national cyber strategy through sector-focused pilot programs, workforce initiatives, and a whole-of-government effort to counter cyber threats. […]
The Pentagon plans to begin delivering batches of small drones to roughly 17 military units this month. Officials are preparing to integrate the systems into realistic training exercises. […]