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General Dynamics CEO: Customer comfort with AI will drive sales

Technology makers and integrators alike all have to invest in artificial intelligence even as "people are careful and they think properly" about AI's path forward, as GD's chief executive described to investors.

Barbaricum acquires airborne intelligence provider

Barbaricum is looking to offer defense and intelligence agencies a wider portfolio of services to help operators work with their data.

With surge in hate crimes, state justice department launches hotline awareness campaign

Oregon's confidential hotline connects victims to government and community services that range from counseling to help filing a police report.

RTX moves away from competing as a prime for space contracts

RTX's soon-to-be CEO tells investors the company will turn its focus to "the key components that go in the prime satellites and buses.”

First Read – April 24, 2024

Lee wins in Pittsburgh … Kim in Harrisburg … Kenyatta for Auditor General … and more

House panel advances bill to make federal contracting easier to understand

The Plain Language in Contracting Act would require agencies to use easy-to-understand language for certain procurement notices pertaining to small businesses.

Can Biden’s new jobs program to fight climate change attract women and people of color?

The American Climate Corps program aims to recruit a diverse workforce. But it will face challenges including low pay, the need for child care, and historic discrimination against women in the trades.

Bipartisan group looks to push IRS towards simpler math error notices

The IRS MATH Act would require the tax agency to send more specific, straightforward notices when it corrects simple math errors on tax returns.

4 ways generative AI will improve the federal government

COMMENTARY | Exciting advancements are ahead for the federal government by tapping generative AI, from streamlined operations to improved national security

Are High Deductible Health Plans the right FEHB plan for you?

For most federal employees, HDHPs will be the cheapest FEHB plan type. Here’s how they work.

Opinion: From Oklahoma City to today, defending democracy against division

The Jan. 6 insurrection proves the legacy of Timothy McVeigh, who grew up in Buffalo, has only grown more powerful.

Janelle Stelson wins PA-10 Democratic primary

Stelson will face off against Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in the fall

Eugene DePasquale, Dave Sunday will battle for Attorney General in November

DePasquale, a Democrat, and Sunday, a Republican, lapped their respective fields on Tuesday to set up the general election battle.

Malcolm Kenyatta wins Democratic primary for auditor general

The Philadelphia state Rep. is the first openly LGBTQ candidate nominated for a state row office

Ryan Mackenzie wins Republican primary in 7th congressional district

The GOP nominee will go up against Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild in November

The Army is trying to identify all the obstacles to adopting AI in 100 days

Launched in March, the effort is looking at poisoned datasets, adversarial attacks, Trojans, and more.