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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.
Opinion
How federal agencies can separate AI hype from reality
Be wary of claims that an AI solution can effortlessly scale to meet any demand. Scalability is a significant challenge in AI.
By John Mark Suhy
Opinion
Fed workers are dedicated public servants, not ‘deep state’ plotters
These workers are dedicated to serving the public and the Constitution, upholding the missions of their agencies and democracy, research shows.
By Jaime Kucinskas, Hamilton College and James L. Perry, Indiana University
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rush
If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.
US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actions
The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.
Opinion
Congress must help CISA maximize role in protecting the cyber realm
To optimize effectiveness, lawmakers should prioritize collaboration with agency officials when developing targeted legislation and appropriating funding.
By Marty Edwards
Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixes
Both House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.
Opinion
Three tips for securing the federal software supply chain
With the evolution of AI, machine learning, and large language models, it's critical that federal agencies have the right tools and processes in place.
By Nick Mistry
Opinion
Persistent engagement is best defense against nation-state adversaries
Sloppy setups, including the use of outdated encryption methods, make attacker infrastructures vulnerable to defenders looking for countermeasures.
By Ian Tarasevitsch and Mike Saxton
Missile Defense Agency won’t brief public on budget request
The Missile Defense Agency director says he is working on a way to share the organization's budget details in lieu of its usual Pentagon rollout.
By Jen Judson
Commerce Dept. minority business agency ordered to serve all races
The Minority Business Development Agency was established during the Nixon administration to address discrimination in the business world.
By Alexandra Olson