Smarter Gov Tech, Stronger MerITocracy
Menu

MeriTalk

Latest News

  1. DoD Pentagon Military
    DOD Inks AI Deal With Major Tech Firms
    The Department of Defense (DOD) announced today that it entered into agreements with eight artificial intelligence (AI) companies to deploy advanced AI capabilities across its classified networks for what officials described as “lawful operational use.”
  1. GAO Flags New IRS Security Gaps, 21 Fixes Still Outstanding
  2. Trump Nominates Schiess as Next Space Force Chief of Space Operations
  3. DOJ Launches ‘FOCUS’ Initiative to Prioritize High-Tech Whistleblowers
  4. DCSA Needs to Deploy Better Analytical Tech, GAO Says
  5. FAR Overhaul Cuts 25% of Rulebook, OMB Says
  6. Meet MeriTalk’s America 250 Powering Progress Award Winners

People

  1. Ramirez Named Top Democrat on House Cybersecurity Subcommittee
    Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., is taking over as the top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee following the resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif. 
  1. White House Withdraws CISA Director Nomination of Sean Plankey
  2. GSA Taps Greg Hogan to Lead Login.gov
  3. Trump Administration Taps Chris Fall to Lead CAISI
  4. White House Nominates Roger Mason to Head NRO
  1. Navy Secretary Phelan Departs Administration
  2. USCIS Taps Andrew Vanjani as New CIO
  3. GSA Announces 17 Presidential Innovation Fellows to Support Agency Tech Projects
  4. Trump Nominates Gary Shatswell as VA CIO

Progress

  1. Hegseth Signals New Autonomous Warfare Sub-Unified Command
    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers Wednesday that the Pentagon will soon announce a new sub-unified command focused on autonomous warfare.
  1. Congress Opens Inquiry Into Chinese AI and Data Security Concerns
  2. Acting Navy Secretary Says Drones Are ‘New IEDs’
  3. House Split on Energy Proposals to Address AI Demand Surge
  4. VA Secretary Calls EHRM Restart in Michigan a ‘Good News Story’
  1. Feds Release Guide to Boost Zero Trust Adoption in OT
  2. DOD CIO Taps 5 Universities for ASCEND Finale
  3. Data Centers, Satellites Could Gain Critical Infrastructure Label
  4. See Everything, Act Faster: The Operational Case for Federal Cyber Modernization

Policy

  1. Congress Extends FISA Surveillance Powers 45 Days Amid Reform Fight
    Congress voted to cleanly extend the Section 702 provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) by 45 days on Thursday evening, just hours before the law – which authorizes warrantless searches of certain communications – was set to expire. 
  1. House Votes to Reopen DHS, Ending Historic Partial Shutdown
  2. Lieu, Obernolte Roll Out Legislative Package to Shape US AI Policy
  3. Air Force Unveils AI, Data Strategies
  4. House Unveils Leaner National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization
  1. House Approves Bill to Provide $210M of Telehealth Grants
  2. Johnson’s Newest FISA Renewal Proposal Emerges as Clock Ticks Down
  3. Pentagon Bets on $350B to Boost 2027 Defense Budget
  4. DOD FY 2027 Budget to Invest in Advanced Technologies, Force Modernization