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Coast Guard response to Key Bridge collapse reveals a strained service

The service works over 3.4 million square miles of Exclusive Economic Zones and defends a coastline longer than the border between the U.S. and Mexico.

Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surge

Sen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.

Opinion

How to create a trusted generative AI platform for federal processes

Here are three strategies agencies can employ to overcome challenges and create a trusted generative AI platform that will improve citizen services.

Opinion

Setting a global standard for safe AI adoption

While the government considers new mandates around AI, there are other resources available to use as a starting point for safe use of the technology.

Opinion

The US has always had ‘big government’ – even in the Colonial era

The idea of small government is a myth at odds with U.S. history, the authors argue.

Federal workers with only high school degrees outearn private sector

CBO data from 2022 discloses how federal pay may not fall too behind private sectors for workers with lower levels of education.

House advances $884 billion defense bill with enlisted troop pay raise

In addition to the enlisted pay raise, the bill pushes back against F-35 procurement as lawmakers bash Lockheed Martin over the troubled program.

Republicans back abortion ban in $360B VA budget draft for next year

VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill.

Pentagon asks Congress for Indo-Pacific Security Assistance Initiative

The program, modeled after a similar initiative for Ukraine, includes a $500 million funding request to arm Taiwan and other regional partners.

House moves ahead on authorization, appropriations bills this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 20, 2024.