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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown is now the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history. The shutdown leaves thousands of federal employees working without pay while Congress takes a two-week recess.
- GAO: Federal Agencies Not Using Cyber Workforce Dashboard
- Garcia Urges OPM to Drop Proposed Forced Ranking System for Feds
- Former VA EHR Executive Charged With Concealing Gifts From Contractors
- Army Reaches Conditional Deal for Hyperscaled Data Centers
- Federal CIOs Push Workforce Experience, Flag Legacy Processes
- FedRAMP Hits 500 Authorized Cloud Services
People
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Joseph Jewell was officially sworn in and began his role as the new assistant secretary of defense for science and technology (S&T) Thursday morning, the Pentagon announced.
Progress
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Federal cybersecurity leaders said on Thursday that the authority to operate (ATO) process – often blamed for slowing technology adoption – can move faster if agencies shift their approach to risk management, culture, and decision-making.
At Apptio’s 2026 Public Sector Summit, leaders across federal, state and local government, as well as education sectors, will explore how to turn financial and operational data into financial intelligence for faster, smarter, and more ROI-driven decisions.
Policy
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The House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on Thursday examined software waste and data privacy risks at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as lawmakers considered two bills aimed at tightening oversight of IT assets and contractor data practices.