Federal Newscast
Daily reporting on the most critical issues for Executive Branch leadership.
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(1/19/24) – In today’s Federal Newscast: More oversight is coming to make sure agencies are using secure cloud services. NTEU leader Doreen Greenwald is expected to land at the Federal Salary Council. And the half-full…January 19, 2024 -
(1/18/24) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Securities and Exchange Commission is planning to update its workforce strategies. A CIA technology leader is headed to the private sector. And GSA’s Polaris contract is pulled back…January 18, 2024
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(1/17/24) – In today’s Federal Newscast: National Cyber Director Harry Coker calls for more diversity when hiring for federal cyber jobs. The Space Development Agency has made $2.5 billion worth of awards to build its tracking…January 17, 2024
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(1/16/24) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Senate VA committee continues it pointed scrutiny of sexual harassment claims against the VA DEI office. The government’s top and first DEI official is headed to “the happiest place…January 16, 2024
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(1/12/24) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Postmaster General DeJoy rejoices over new package-business customers. The National Treasury Employees Union sounds the alarm over a potential government shutdown. And with a partial government shutdown a week…January 12, 2024
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(1/11/24) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Since June 2023, the first permanent chief human capital officer at GSA is waiting in the wings. The chief of naval operations crafts a one-page document called, “America’s Warfighting Navy.”…January 11, 2024
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(1/10/24) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has a new inspector general. Holiday returns keep the Postal Service busy and raking in the cash. And more Bureau of Prisons pay incentives…January 10, 2024
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(1/9/24) – In today’s Federal Newscast: A former federal cyber leader finds her next gig. NIST warns that American adversaries could poison AI data. And the Pentagon is ordering a 30-day review to look into…January 9, 2024
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(1/8/24) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Some TSP participants can expect some information about recalculated life expectancy numbers. The VA plans new research using psychedelics to treat PTSD and depression. And billions in cuts to the IRS have…January 8, 2024
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(1/5/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Rocks are falling from the ceiling at an IRS underground storage facility. A full-year Continuing Resolution could require big cuts to agency discretionary budgets. And the latest skinny on Fat…January 5, 2024
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(1/4/24) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Some 500 correctional officers are seeking justice at the Department of Justice. Former GSA executive Sonny Hashmi uncorks his 2024 private-sector persona for Unqork. And the White House is seeking a…January 4, 2024
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(1/3/24) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The military’s Joint Staff finally has a Senate-confirmed chief information officer. The Postal Service reminds former employees that certain ethics rules still apply. And a key technology and cyber official…January 3, 2024
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(1/2/24) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Congress wants to know how many people have access to secret information. The Department of Transportation sees some big cybersecurity improvements coming in 2024. And the new year brings…January 2, 2024
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(12/29/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Some 6,000 vendors fail to comply with the ban on Chinese telecommunications equipment. A tiny agency has cleared it’s backlog of incident reports in time for 2024. And the Marines Corps…December 29, 2023