Lawmakers seek watchdog probe into former acting CISA chief’s polygraph failures
Lawmakers seek watchdog probe into former acting CISA chief’s polygraph failures
Policy
Tech bills of the week: Improved biological data for research; Section 702 reform; and more
Legislation introduced this week looks to shore up standardization for biological research data, reauthorize and reform FISA Section 702, and offer more transparency into AI’s use in Medicare Advantage plans.
Cybersecurity
Stryker hack could set stage for more pro-Iran cyber sabotage
A top lawmaker said his team is in touch with the company.
People
VA’s top tech and AI official announces departure
VA Chief Technology Officer and Chief AI Officer Charles Worthington, who first joined the agency in 2017, said in a LinkedIn post that “the time is right for me to step down” from the agency.
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Cybersecurity
FBI queries of Americans’ data under FISA 702 rose 35% in 2025
The controversial spying power, which allows agencies to access foreigners’ overseas communications without a warrant, will expire in April unless Congress renews it. The White House is pushing for a clean extension.
Policy
Vought takes aim at GAO in new guidance
This is not the first time the head of the Office of Management and Budget has pushed back against Congress’ watchdog.
Artificial Intelligence
AI has created ‘almost infinite demand’ for memory components, Dell execs say
With core components of artificial intelligence infrastructure — namely memory — already scarce and in demand, Dell executives want policymakers to not create more obstacles via regulation.
Artificial Intelligence
AI ‘nihilism’ is a barrier to better health care, CMS lead says
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said the agency has had internal discussions about introducing an agentic AI tool “for every beneficiary.”
Acquisition
Microsoft takes Anthropic's side in DOD fight, warns it sets a new precedent
In a court briefing, Microsoft argues the Defense Department is using a national security policy designed for foreign adversaries against a U.S. company over a contract dispute.
Cybersecurity
CISA launches investigation into Stryker cyberattack
The hack arguably represents the most significant cyber incident linked to the recent Iran war.
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Emerging Tech
IBM unveils new hybrid quantum computing architecture
Working with existing infrastructure, IBM is angling to expedite the benefits of quantum computing with help from classical architectures.
Artificial Intelligence
Siemens joins Genesis Mission
The infrastructure technology company is the latest to jump on the Genesis Mission.
Digital Government
CMS touts early uses of new biometric verification tools for Medicare.gov
Amy Gleason, acting administrator of the U.S. DOGE Service and strategic advisor to CMS, said 60% of accounts created since the rollout “have all been using one of these modern credentials.”
Emerging Tech
NASA seeks extension of SEWP V to Sept. 30
The agency says it needs more time to finish evaluations for the IT product recompete and resolve protests at the Government Accountability Office.
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Senator eyes updating NDAA with AI use guidance
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., said he and fellow lawmakers are discussing updating the National Defense Authorization Act with a framework for how artificial intelligence systems should be used in military operations.
Cybersecurity
Suspected pro-Iran hacker group tied to Stryker cyberattack
“We are currently experiencing a global network disruption affecting the Windows environment. Our teams are actively working to restore systems and operations. Stryker has business continuity measures in place, and we’re committed to serve our customers,” the company said in a statement.
Acquisition
INDOPACOM was all in on Anthropic. Now it’s working to adjust
The administration’s government-wide ban on the company’s AI tools has forced the command to work faster to be “model-neutral.”
Artificial Intelligence
AI's productivity promise has a math problem
“We're stopping at individual productivity,” according to Atlassian's AI evangelist Sven Peters, and that is hampering true transformation.
People
DOJ clears the way for government to hire technologists still connected to their private sector employers
Ethics experts and public sector lawyers told Nextgov/FCW that they are skeptical about the arrangement of private sector technologists joining the government on leaves of absence while retaining their deferred compensation packages.
People
SEWP’s long-tenured leader is calling it a career
Before leaving government, Joanne Woytek is giving herself enough time to see the popular IT contract's next iteration through protests and into launch.
