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US appeals court upholds Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic

A federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts, handing a victory to President Trump and the Pentagon.

AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warn

AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warned during a Wednesday hearing in Washington.
Coasties’ photos used on stamps honoring Coast Guard Academy’s 150th

The U.S. Postal Service is launching a new Forever stamp this week to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

Triumphal arch in Washington to serve as military complex, Trump says

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery would double as a “military complex.”

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Federal workers, both Democrat and Republican, eager to vote this fall

Past behavior shows this population will show up big at the polls. How feds will vote is less clear.
Office reentry pushing feds to job hunt, Federal Times survey shows

Of those who left their government job, more than a third said the ability to work to telework was the deciding factor.
‘No greater honor’: Federal retirees proud of public service in survey

A desire to serve the public principally motivated many of the more than 530 respondents to pursue a career, long or short, in the federal government.

VA terminated $1.1 billion in contracts after DOGE requests, watchdog finds

VA ended contracts worth $1.1 billion during DOGE’s cost-cutting spree, far less than the $120.9 billion the department reported initially.

Guidance needed for doctors treating DOD, VA patients exposed to jet fuel in Hawaii water, report says

There are no known procedures to neutralize the effects of jet fuel exposure, and there’s no clinical guidance for long-term treatment, researchers found.

Troops develop AI-driven drone defense weapons | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.29.26

Looking to empower junior troops to design drone defense, the Air Force Research Laboratory fosters new systems. Plus, new lifesaving battlefield tech.

White House proposes all federal employees sign nondisclosure agreements

Following a recent string of unathorized disclosures, or leaks, the Trump administration announced their intent to draft NDAs for federal workers.

Could MQ-9B drones draw Canada and Denmark closer in Arctic surveillance?

Both countries have ordered MQ-9B drones from General Dynamics, a hardware choice that some experts believe offers cooperation prospects in the High North.