Federal Newscast
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A fraudster who duped the government out of tens of thousands dollars hacking into a federal auction website is facing potential jail time.
February 23, 2024 -
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One of the National Security Agency’s top cyber officials is stepping down this spring. Rob Joyce, NSA director of cybersecurity, will retire on March 31.
February 21, 2024 -
The Pentagon’s IG said Defense vendors are getting millions of dollars they did not earn because of shortcomings in how DoD manages cost-plus contracts.
February 20, 2024 -
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is concerned about a recent GSA IG report that found GSA bought 150 videoconference cameras manufactured in China
February 16, 2024 -
VA is taking steps to protect laundry staff at its hospitals, after an investigation found needles containing blood and other substances in laundry bins at a medical center.
February 15, 2024 -
Feds can now watch a video on a snow day, on how snow days are determined.
February 14, 2024 -
NASA names new small business programs director.
February 13, 2024 -
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Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said he’s “lost confidence” in Social Security IG Gail Ennis, and is calling on the president to fire her.
February 09, 2024 -
Some scammers attempt to steal cash through a money-laundering phone call hoax.
February 08, 2024 -
Senate confirms Kurt Campbell as next deputy secretary of state. OMB looks to add a chief customer experience officer. And there is a new leader in the Intelligence Community.
February 07, 2024 -
Dem. lawmakers ask GAO to assess damage done to military by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.). The biggest CIA leak ever gets an ex-employee a 40-year sentence.
February 05, 2024 -
In today's Federal Newscast: The American Federation of Government Employees expresses fears about future telework cuts for Social Security employees. The U.S. European Command is seeking federal employees and government contractors to participate in its first-ever AI hackathon. And agencies have until midnight to shut down software that has been hit with dangerous cyber vulnerabilities.
February 02, 2024 -
In today's Federal Newscast: The White House is widening the rule prohibiting employers from asking potential employees about their salary history. Cloud infrastructure providers are getting new cybersecurity requirements. And the chaos surrounding Red Sea shipping routes has jacked up the cost to relocate federal employees.
February 01, 2024