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Defense
Pentagon’s use of commercial telecoms draw scrutiny after Chinese breaches
DOD inspector general plans three-pronged inquest at senators’ urging.
People
Trump taps Fox host Pete Hegseth to be defense secretary
The combat veteran and “anti-woke” crusader lacks senior military or national-security experience.
Defense
Tuberville says he'll drop hold on most military promotions
Alabama senator says he will keep the brakes on some of the most senior officers’ nominations.
People
Teleworking DOD civilians may be recalled to in-person work
Two years after the pandemic sent DOD into “maximum telework,” Thursday’s memo points the way toward a new new normal.
Digital Government
Teleworking DOD Civilians May Be Recalled to In-Person Work
Two years after the pandemic sent DOD into “maximum telework,” Thursday’s memo points the way toward a new new normal.
Digital Government
Trump Fires Esper, Taps NCTC Director to be Acting SecDef
Christopher Miller becomes Trump's fourth acting defense secretary just 72 days before Inauguration Day.
Digital Government
Trump Ousts Would-Be Acting Spy Chief
Deputy DNI Susan Gordon was statutorily required to be elevated after DNI Coats resigned in July.
Artificial Intelligence
Google’s Withdrawal from Pentagon AI Project Risks U.S. Lives, Says Work
Former deputy defense secretary says the tech giant should consider how its work might help save U.S. troops — and how it is currently helping China.
Digital Government
Future Navy Accident Investigations Will Look for Cyber Attacks
The fleet’s info-warfare chief has a team aboard the damaged USS McCain. The main thing she expects to learn is how to do this kind of investigation.
Artificial Intelligence
How Will The Pentagon Create Its AIs? The Algorithmic-Warfare Team Is Charting a Path
Over the next 36 months, an algorithmic-warfare team will draw up a model for splitting the work between government and industry.
Digital Government
Pentagon Rolls Out New Office Devoted to ‘People Analytics’
A first tranche of reforms omits some highly anticipated fixes, but seeks to lay the groundwork for more.
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Archivists tackle digital heritage
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