Federal Newscast
Daily reporting on the most critical issues for Executive Branch leadership.
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(11/20/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Postponing maintenance at federal buildings is costing the government $22 billion. The White House has temporarily filled a top cyber job. And a Senate committee has taken a big step to help end…November 20, 2023 -
(11/17/23) – In today’s episode of the Federal Newscast: The Defense Department is still the only federal department that’s never earned a clean audit opinion. GOP lawmakers are trying to override a controversial cybersecurity regulation.…November 17, 2023
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(11/16/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The IRS’s new CIO makes a move with vast experience and success modernizing legacy technology. Several key Biden administration nominees are moving forward in the Senate. And the GSA sees…November 16, 2023
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(11/15/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: A Fort McNair Army civilian is guilty of charging thousands of dollars on a GSA gas card. A deputy archivist ends her federal service after more than three decades. And the…November 15, 2023
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(11/14/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Technology Modernization Fund Board awards $3.5 million to establish an online “lost and found” registry for unclaimed retirement benefits. A DoD official arrested last month for involvement in a dogfighting…November 14, 2023
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(11/13/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: GSA is setting up a new contract to help agencies mitigate their supply chain risks. Congressional leaders want an update on how agencies are using AI tools. And as…November 13, 2023
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(11/9/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Bain Capital has bought consulting firm Guidehouse for $5.3 billion. There’s new leadership at one of the largest federal law enforcement employee groups. And the head of the Pentagon office responsible…November 9, 2023
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(11/8/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The size of the U.S. military has dropped nearly 3%. FEMA and CISA publish a first-ever guide for emergency managers to prepare for attack. And the number of TSP…November 8, 2023
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(11/7/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The GSA is pouring $2 billion into sustainable construction projects. Data brokers are selling sensitive information like health and financial data of current and former military personnel. And Jane Rathbun…November 7, 2023
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(11/6/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Polaris is facing yet another protest. A federal watchdog has found multiple cases of risky mobile apps downloaded onto ICE devices. And the CIO Council has delivered a new guide for…November 6, 2023
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(11/3/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: In an effort to avoid problems, a Senate bill looks to mandate the use of an AI playbook. An industry association is calling for the streamlining of software compliance requirements from the…November 3, 2023
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(11/2/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: President Biden plans to nominate a new second-in-command at the State Department. Military families could see improvements to housing, child care and school-meal access. And the Senate takes a big…November 2, 2023
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(11/1/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The SEC is suing SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer for “defrauding investors.” The Pentagon prepares to launch an artificial intelligence pilot program. And spending on classified intelligence…November 1, 2023
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(10/31/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Gen. Eric Smith, the commandant of the Marine Corps, has suffered what appears to be a serious health episode. Agencies have received updated guidance for the type of infrastructure…October 31, 2023