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White House wants to downsize DHS inspector general office
The proposed fiscal year 2027 spending package would trim funding of the key oversight unit at a time when calls for accountability and transparency at DHS are mounting. The post White House wants to downsize DHS inspector general office appeared first on FedScoop.
GSA sticks with plan to use agencies’ leftover money to fund TMF in 2027
GSA said it's committed to exploring alternative funding models to keep the TMF sustainable. The post GSA sticks with plan to use agencies’ leftover money to fund TMF in 2027 appeared first on FedScoop.
White House sets $75.7B topline IT budget for fiscal 2027
The spending request, which excludes the Pentagon’s massive IT budget, is up from the $67.9 billion the Office of Management and Budget earmarked for tech in the current fiscal year. The post White House sets $75.7B topline IT budget for fiscal 2027 appeared first on FedScoop.
FAA at higher risk of cyberattack given lagging security, transparency, watchdog finds
The Department of Transportation’s inspector general office identified governance gaps during an audit of the high-impact systems powering the National Airspace System. The post FAA at higher risk of cyberattack given lagging security, transparency, watchdog finds appeared first on FedScoop.
DOT’s motor safety division stays clear of AI chatbot allure
The Transportation Department’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is focusing on streamlining a sprawling 60-application environment into a seven-platform spread. The post DOT’s motor safety division stays clear of AI chatbot allure appeared first on FedScoop.
Lawmakers renew push for Labor Department-backed cyber apprenticeship grants
The bipartisan, bicameral Cyber Ready Workforce Act aims to cut into the country’s deficit of cybersecurity professionals. The post Lawmakers renew push for Labor Department-backed cyber apprenticeship grants appeared first on FedScoop.
Trump administration’s embrace of drones picks up steam with DHS, FCC moves
The Department of Homeland Security awards unmanned aircraft systems contracts, while the Federal Communications Commission seeks UAS licensing and spectrum info. The post Trump administration’s embrace of drones picks up steam with DHS, FCC moves appeared first on FedScoop.
Lawmakers want FTC to take on ‘black box’ AI foundation models
A new bill from a bipartisan House trio would task the independent agency with establishing requirements for foundation model transparency. The post Lawmakers want FTC to take on ‘black box’ AI foundation models appeared first on FedScoop.
HHS reverses Biden-era reorganization of top AI, data, tech roles
The three tech-related functions are going back under the office of the CIO, and the Office of the National Coordinator is returning as a “singularly titled office.” The post HHS reverses Biden-era reorganization of top AI, data, tech roles appeared first on FedScoop.
Why fixing the personnel action process is key to workforce readiness
How an accurate and unified HR process framework supports a skills-driven federal workforce and speeds up mission delivery. The post Why fixing the personnel action process is key to workforce readiness appeared first on FedScoop.
OPM isn’t using its own dashboard for cyber workforce planning
A new GAO report finds minimal use of a dashboard OPM launched in 2023 to help agencies do data-driven planning for cyber workforce deployment and requirements. The post OPM isn’t using its own dashboard for cyber workforce planning appeared first on FedScoop.
Energy Department speeds up nuclear regulatory process with AI
The agency called the experiment, which was conducted in collaboration with two national labs, two vendors and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, a “milestone test case.” The post Energy Department speeds up nuclear regulatory process with AI appeared first on FedScoop.
District court temporarily blocks Anthropic ban, supply-chain risk designation
District Court Judge Rita Lin called the Trump administration’s branding of Anthropic as a potential saboteur after it disagreed with the government “Orwellian.” The post District court temporarily blocks Anthropic ban, supply-chain risk designation appeared first on FedScoop.
Energy Department taps Tech Force for development skills
Budget constraints and compliance considerations have presented hurdles for the agency as it aims to onboard technologists, a DOE IT leader said during a Thursday event. The post Energy Department taps Tech Force for development skills appeared first on FedScoop.
US courts would study AI speech-to-text under bipartisan, bicameral bill
The bill would establish a 15-member task force to review the technology. It has the backing of the National Court Reporters Association. The post US courts would study AI speech-to-text under bipartisan, bicameral bill appeared first on FedScoop.
OMB’s AI guidance falls short on privacy, watchdog says
The Government Accountability Office and a panel of experts ID’d eight privacy-related challenges that AI presents that aren’t totally accounted for in OMB guidance to agencies. The post OMB’s AI guidance falls short on privacy, watchdog says appeared first on FedScoop.
Two-year Tech Force stints are aimed at young people’s approach to work, OPM director says
Testifying before Congress on Wednesday, OPM Director Scott Kupor claimed young people think about work in "increments" rather than “40-year careers.” The post Two-year Tech Force stints are aimed at young people’s approach to work, OPM director says appeared first on FedScoop.
TSA official blames shutdown for stalled tech efforts, praises ICE for airport assists
The acting director said the DHS funding lapse has delayed IT projects and led to ICE performing ID verification tasks. The post TSA official blames shutdown for stalled tech efforts, praises ICE for airport assists appeared first on FedScoop.
Lawsuit seeks release of SSA records on DOGE’s voter data agreement
Democracy Forward is suing the Social Security Administration over unfulfilled FOIA requests following a DOJ filing that revealed DOGE’s pact with a group looking for “evidence of voter fraud.” The post Lawsuit seeks release of SSA records on DOGE’s voter data agreement appeared first on FedScoop.
Why configuration is the foundation of modern federal systems
How flexible system design supports readiness, compliance, and rapid response in a changing threat environment. The post Why configuration is the foundation of modern federal systems appeared first on FedScoop.
GSA extends comments on sweeping AI clause after industry pushback
The nine-page draft would set requirements for unbiased AI and reserve the government’s right to use the technology for “any lawful Government purpose.” The post GSA extends comments on sweeping AI clause after industry pushback appeared first on FedScoop.
FAA seeks input on drone integration at airports
The Department of Transportation component will use stakeholder responses to shape the FAA’s operational evaluations and standard-setting as unmanned aircraft systems proliferate. The post FAA seeks input on drone integration at airports appeared first on FedScoop.
Privacy advocates sound alarm on ‘data broker loophole’ used by FBI, other federal agencies
FBI Director Kash Patel told lawmakers during a hearing that the agency is purchasing commercially available information that is then used in law enforcement operations. The post Privacy advocates sound alarm on ‘data broker loophole’ used by FBI, other federal agencies appeared first on FedScoop.
White House gives Congress its AI policy wishlist in new legislative framework
The framework is anchored in preempting state AI laws. The post White House gives Congress its AI policy wishlist in new legislative framework appeared first on FedScoop.
GAO’s IT division has been ‘hard hit’ by departures
The acting comptroller general told lawmakers that the watchdog’s IT unit has “lost a fair number of resources” following funding fights and a wave of retirements. The post GAO’s IT division has been ‘hard hit’ by departures appeared first on FedScoop.
House bill pressures VA to get EHR back on track, or risk contract termination
Despite reservations from Congress, the VA has set plans to launch the EHR at 13 new sites in 2026. Senior leaders believe this time, things will be different. The post House bill pressures VA to get EHR back on track, or risk contract termination appeared first on FedScoop.
Energy Department sets up $293M funding opportunity for Genesis Mission teams
National Labs, other federal agencies, academic institutions and private-sector companies can submit collaborative applications to address the challenges identified by DOE. The post Energy Department sets up $293M funding opportunity for Genesis Mission teams appeared first on FedScoop.
New SEC, CFTC pact could accelerate existing data-sharing practices
Former agency staffers and experts believe the independent financial regulators’ MOU won’t “shake everything up,” but data and technology callouts bear watching. The post New SEC, CFTC pact could accelerate existing data-sharing practices appeared first on FedScoop.
OPM launches shared service center for federal human resources
The human capital agency said multiple agencies are already working to transition their HR services to the shared model. The post OPM launches shared service center for federal human resources appeared first on FedScoop.
FAA aims to build better defenses against cyber, quantum threats
The Department of Transportation component is seeking industry input on how to improve information security and its infrastructure for core safety and communications systems. The post FAA aims to build better defenses against cyber, quantum threats appeared first on FedScoop.
CDC releases AI strategy, guidance with eye toward ‘agentic’ uses
The agency’s first AI strategy encourages the use of AI agents and provides resources for state and local public health partners to implement them. The post CDC releases AI strategy, guidance with eye toward ‘agentic’ uses appeared first on FedScoop.
Trump anti-fraud order eyes stronger data-sharing on federal programs
The president’s executive order creates a task force to combat fraud and promote more data-sharing between federal agencies and state, local, tribal and territorial governments. The post Trump anti-fraud order eyes stronger data-sharing on federal programs appeared first on FedScoop.
NRC uses more AI than its inventory suggests
While the regulator is taking a “metered” approach, the NRC Chief Data Officer said it's on pace with other agencies. The post NRC uses more AI than its inventory suggests appeared first on FedScoop.
ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot approved for use with Senate data
The approvals could open the door to more widespread use of the technology in the chamber. The post ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot approved for use with Senate data appeared first on FedScoop.
Charles Worthington, top VA tech and AI official, departs agency
The U.S. Digital Service alum is exiting the Department of Veterans Affairs after leading its artificial intelligence and digital modernization initiatives. The post Charles Worthington, top VA tech and AI official, departs agency appeared first on FedScoop.
Government tech largely falls short on accessibility requirements, GSA finds
Federal agency compliance with a statute known as Section 508 is lacking, with nearly a quarter of agencies failing to test at least one of their top digital products. The post Government tech largely falls short on accessibility requirements, GSA finds appeared first on FedScoop.
Sen. Peters pushes for new probe of DOGE’s Social Security Administration data dives
Letters to the SSA commissioner and OIG follow reporting that a DOGE staffer said he put Numident and Master Death File data on a thumb drive and planned to share it with his new employer. The post Sen. Peters pushes for new probe of DOGE’s Social Security Administration data dives appeared first on
Federal IT leaders rarely build tools amid workforce gaps, private-sector partner push
Officials from the FBI, DEA and Naval Criminal Investigative Service said the build-versus-buy IT debate is no longer viewed as a toss-up within most agencies. The post Federal IT leaders rarely build tools amid workforce gaps, private-sector partner push appeared first on FedScoop.
Trump administration is still touting a $50B Anthropic investment amid agency ban
The White House included Anthropic’s contribution in a Monday release trumpeting private-sector investments the administration has “secured.” The post Trump administration is still touting a $50B Anthropic investment amid agency ban appeared first on FedScoop.
Anthropic says Trump ban puts federal contractor partnerships ‘in jeopardy’
The Claude maker sued the DOD and multiple other federal agencies Monday, alleging the Trump administration’s ban and “supply-chain risk” designation are unlawful. The post Anthropic says Trump ban puts federal contractor partnerships ‘in jeopardy’ appeared first on FedScoop.
Secret Service ditches Anthropic’s Claude
CIO and Chief AI Officer Chris Kraft said building redundancy and keeping up with the model landscape can mitigate disruption tied to changing models. The post Secret Service ditches Anthropic’s Claude appeared first on FedScoop.
Bipartisan Senate coalition calls for data about AI impact on labor market
The group of senators is asking the Labor Department to expand its surveys for current population, job openings, and American youth. The post Bipartisan Senate coalition calls for data about AI impact on labor market appeared first on FedScoop.
DHS CISO, deputy CISO exit amid reported IT leadership overhaul
Two sources tell FedScoop the personnel changes are part of a broader effort to consolidate IT and cybersecurity functions at DHS headquarters. The post DHS CISO, deputy CISO exit amid reported IT leadership overhaul appeared first on FedScoop.
SBA-IRS data-sharing process for disaster loans needs better tech, GAO says
The watchdog also encouraged the SBA to address inefficiencies in the Disaster Loan Program by pursuing a new legal authority to secure taxpayer consent for applications. The post SBA-IRS data-sharing process for disaster loans needs better tech, GAO says appeared first on FedScoop.
OPM drops Claude, adds Grok and Codex to AI use disclosure
Its disclosure of Grok use follows Treasury’s statement that the department was testing the controversial chatbot. The post OPM drops Claude, adds Grok and Codex to AI use disclosure appeared first on FedScoop.
IRS chief says agency is engaged in a ‘thorough’ cybersecurity review
Democratic lawmakers pressed Frank Bisignano on the IRS-ICE data-sharing agreement. The CEO said the tax agency is prioritizing risk management and touted its AI work. The post IRS chief says agency is engaged in a ‘thorough’ cybersecurity review appeared first on FedScoop.
NASA chatbots, Treasury coding, OPM drafting: How agencies have deployed Claude
Federal agencies are working to halt their use of Anthropic tools amid a battle between the Claude maker and President Trump over how those services should be used. The post NASA chatbots, Treasury coding, OPM drafting: How agencies have deployed Claude appeared first on FedScoop.
Alleged ICE, DHS location data purchases under scrutiny by Democrats
The Tuesday letter to the agency’s inspector general, signed by 70-plus Democrats, comes nearly three years after an initial report identified misuse tied to warrantless purchases. The post Alleged ICE, DHS location data purchases under scrutiny by Democrats appeared first on FedScoop.
Data experts see new Labor Department portal as ‘an important first step’
The agency launched an open data portal with 42 datasets, data viz capabilities and a modern API. Public data and transparency advocates like what they’ve seen — and have notes for improvement. The post Data experts see new Labor Department portal as ‘an important first step’ appeared first on FedSc
National labs work to optimize AI infrastructure amid Genesis Mission
The Energy Department’s Oak Ridge National Lab launched an institute to optimize data centers, and the Pacific Northwest National Lab issued an RFI to inform future buildouts. The post National labs work to optimize AI infrastructure amid Genesis Mission appeared first on FedScoop.
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