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Can the federal government be a standard bearer for responsible AI?
Malicious actors can “use access to bulk data sets to fuel the creation and refinement of AI and threaten national security."
By Jim Richberg
Federal employees, Hill staffers protest US policy on Israel-Hamas war
As of late this past week, one open letter had been endorsed by 650 staffers of diverse religious backgrounds from more than 30 government agencies.
Pandaplomacy: Chinese president says more pandas may be sent to the US
The bears have long been the symbol of the U.S.-China friendship since Beijing gifted a pair of pandas to the National Zoo in Washington in 1972.
By Didi Tang
Mayorkas warns of dangers if US loses tools to block terrorist drones
Countering WMD office has about 240 federal employees and over 400 contract staff, and a budget last fiscal year of roughly $450 million.
Vets calling crisis line get lost in system, whistleblowers warn
A government watchdog group has promised to investigate the claims.
Democrats advance plan to force quick vote on military nominations
The plan still needs support from Republican senators before the military leadership posts can be filled.
VA officials accused of ignoring sexual harassment are reassigned
Whistleblowers reached out to Congress to report “unwarranted sexually suggestive and aggressive messages" from a senior manager.
Biden and Xi will meet Wednesday for talks on trade, Taiwan
Differences in the already complicated U.S.-Chinese relationship have only sharpened in the last year.
By Colleen Long
House GOP looks to pass two-step package to avoid government shutdown
Measure would extend government funding for some agencies and programs until Jan. 19 and continuing funding for others until Feb. 2.
By Kevin Freking
State Dept. approves $2.5B sale of Abrams tanks to Romania
Romania gets one step closer to being the second European country to buy Abrams tanks from the US in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
By Jen Judson
Opinion
Following the roadmap to open-source software security
It’s up to oversight bodies such as CISA, government leaders and industry partners to set baseline expectations for OSS use and ensure security.
By Joel Krooswyk