Federal Newscast
Daily reporting on the most critical issues for Executive Branch leadership.
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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 -
(12/28/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Thousands of dollars in retention bonuses, are not retained for the new year. Federal facility safety stations get their first upgrade in 15 years. And Rocket Lab lands a…December 28, 2023
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(12/27/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Foggy Bottom has signed an agreement with the Smithsonian to assist in international expansion. New requirements in the law, require better living conditions in military barracks. And the Office of…December 27, 2023
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(12/26/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: If you’re in the government, you may or may not see more pay in 2024. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) waste shames specific government spending in his 9th Annual Festivus Report. And agencies…December 26, 2023
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(12/22/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The National Security Agency issues its cybersecurity year-in-review report. A new document calls on DoD to improve its processes for civilian harm reduction. And the Treasury IG says the IRS…December 22, 2023
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(12/21/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Some federal correctional officers are set to lose pay bonuses in 10 days. The White House forms a task force to fight fraud against veterans. And on its fourth…December 21, 2023
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(12/20/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh has been nominated to be the next NSA director and commander of U.S. Cyber Command. Seven federal agencies are banding together to form the Biden Administration’s “Climate Corps.”…December 20, 2023
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(12/19/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Martin O’Malley turned 60 this year; Now he gets to run the Social Security Administration. The Defense Department IG is warning that systemic problems with military health care, could…December 19, 2023
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(12/18/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Army and Air Force Exchange Service employees in Germany vote to join AFGE. A company that makes bug-repellent combat uniforms, is stung with charges from the Justice Department. And HHS…December 18, 2023
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(12/15/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The National Defense Authorization Act looks like it is headed for a smooth landing on the President’s desk for signature. Senate Republicans say they smell a rat, in the…December 15, 2023
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(12/14/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Office of Personnel Management serves up a few onboarding reminders. The 2024 National Defense Authorization Act clears its latest hurdle. And Sen. Joni Ernst wants feds fired who get…December 14, 2023
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(12/12/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Harry Coker has been confirmed as the next national cyber director. The Bureau of Prisons tries to deal with a 40% shortage of correctional officers nationwide. And as plans for…December 13, 2023
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(12/12/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Small Business Administration is redefining small. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is rolling out a new cybersecurity tool for agencies. And DARPA makes plans to build a…December 12, 2023
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(12/11/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The GAO looks to improve agency adoption of agile and iterative software development. The U.S. Space Force has officially activated its component for Europe and Africa. And GAO is projecting money…December 11, 2023