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GSA names new deputy administrator

The agency’s second in command had been serving as an advisor to the acting administrator.

Defense

DOD cuts $580M in programs, contracts and grants

The latest round of Pentagon spending cuts — which include a delayed HR software program — brings the department’s running total of eliminated programs to $800 million since the start of the Trump administration. 

Digital Government

Trump pens executive order pushing agencies to share data

The order comes as the administration is dealing with many lawsuits over DOGE access to federal systems and has sparked concerns about further data access among others.

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Cybersecurity

FCC to investigate potential US operations of restricted Chinese firms 

The commission’s new chairman, Brendan Carr, believes that some or all of the companies on the FCC’s Covered List are still operating in the nation.

Acquisition

GSA tightens enforcement of minimum sales requirements for schedule holders

Trump Administration and DOGE revive revenue thresholds to cut administrative costs and remove poor performing schedule holders.

Acquisition

GSA to ‘quadruple' in size to centralize procurement across the government

The head of GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service told employees at a Thursday meeting that the agency will “do about $400 billion” in procurement management under this effort.

Artificial Intelligence

USPS plans to use AI to enhance customer service 

USPS Vice President for Customer Experience Marc McCrery said the agency is looking to switch its call center platform to a cloud-based application this summer, which he said will be “the start of our AI journey.”

Modernization

FedRAMP to announce major overhaul next week

The initiative would seek to automate much of the cloud security program’s approval workflow and shift more control to the private sector.

People

CISA's chief AI officer resigned last month

The departure of Lisa Einstein at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency raises questions about the future of artificial intelligence within the agency. 

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Digital Government

DOGE allies want more online identity verification despite its mixed efficacy

New testing at DHS shows a wide range in the performance of online identity proofing systems. Some simply don’t work well.

People

Air Force CIO announces retirement

Venice Goodwine is stepping down after more than 30 years of federal service.

Cybersecurity

NIST’s vulnerability database logjam is still growing despite attempts to clear it

Vulnerability submissions increased 32% in 2024, NIST said. The agency is considering machine learning to automate certain vulnerability analysis tasks.

Digital Government

Senate Democrats want details on DOGE and DHS attempts to access IRS data

The IRS reportedly rejected the broad requests for taxpayer information, but the lawmakers worry recent actions have “left the door open for future requests.”

Digital Government

Judge: Musk and Trump’s effort to disband USAID is likely unconstitutional

U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang found that the Trump administration and Elon Musk violated the constitutional separation of powers and the Appointments Clause when it ordered the shuttering of the foreign aid agency.

Acquisition

Google eyes security growth in planned $32B Wiz acquisition

The global tech giant undertakes its largest-ever purchase as cloud and artificial intelligence threats evolve.

Artificial Intelligence

NVIDIA and MITRE announce AI-powered 6G project

The chip manufacturer and defense research firm will work with telecommunications companies to embed artificial intelligence into next generation wireless networking.

Policy

Democrats push Justice Department to keep Election Threats Task Force amid rollbacks

The task force was created to help protect election officials from stalking and threats, but its future remains in question after the Trump administration scrapped other election integrity initiatives.

People

TTS director tapped to serve as Labor CIO

Thomas Shedd, a former Tesla engineer, will continue to lead the Technology Transformation Services, a General Services Administration spokesperson confirmed.