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The Space Force’s plan for a ready fleet of commercial satellites takes shape
Companies have started to weigh in on the service's commercial augmentation space reserve program.
Air Force wants NGAD to cost no more than an F-35. Is that even possible?
Secretary Frank Kendall remained confident his service will field one more manned fighter.
TSA proposes softer rollout of Real ID enforcement
Federal agencies would have the option to gradually require the secure documents after May 7, in part to avoid chaos at state DMVs when the deadline approaches.
Senate Dems ask OMB for more regulations, support to mitigate algorithm bias
Sens. Ed Markey and Chuck Schumer are seeking updated guidance and organizational structures to prevent artificial intelligence from discrimination.
Politics or planning? The reason some states are slow to roll out EV charging stations varies
A dozen states have yet to issue a single RFP using federal dollars to construct an EV charging station in their state. Why?
Intelligence agencies are attracting new talent, but do they have the career development systems to keep them?
Between balancing recruiting fresh, digital-literate talent and upskilling an experienced workforce, agencies in the Intelligence Community also need to ensure they are updating their career development processes to retain both, says former DOD CIO John Sherman.
Who is calling on Eric Adams to resign?
Four socialist lawmakers say they have seen enough.
‘Not where we want to be:’ City Hall still lagging on benefit processing, per mayor’s report card
Mayor Eric Adams released his annual report card with a press conference amid high-profile resignations from his administration and swirling investigations.
Fighting for bilingual doula services for new migrants
An interview with Maya Hernandez, a founding member of Doulas en Español.
As wildfires burn throughout the West, officials are turning to AI
In California, fire officials began using artificial intelligence last year to scan cameras for smoke.
Harris touts skills-based hiring for feds on the campaign trail
The move to skills-based hiring for federal government jobs has been ongoing under the Trump and Biden administrations.
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Harris touts skills-based hiring for feds on the campaign trail
The move to skills-based hiring for federal government jobs has been ongoing under the Trump and Biden administrations.
China’s aggressive regional moves open doors for the US, PACAF chief says
Allies and potential partners are watching “with incredibly clear eyes,” Schneider said.
Dispute over $1.9B IRS contract heads to court
Four disappointed bidders are challenging the tax collection agency's evaluation of bids for the enterprise program and project management support program.
Former FDNY chiefs' arrests on bribery charges draw condemnation that Adams brushes off
An annual Mayor’s Management Report proceeded as planned while some officials questioned the city’s top executive’s ability to function amidst another alleged corruption scandal.
Brooklyn Dems host breakfast to support Harris/Walz ticket
Despite a number of high-profile no-shows, the mood in Brooklyn was buoyant.
White House leads public-private commitment to curb AI-based sexually abusive material
Leading private sector companies signed voluntary agreements with the White House to train and monitor their AI models to avoid such misuse.
Trump’s second-term agenda: Breaking the bureaucracy
If elected this fall, Donald Trump's return to Washington would promise a more aggressive—and plausible—campaign to hobble unions, politicize the nonpartisan civil service and remake the federal government in the Republican’s image.
Why the election may slow plans to replace lead pipes
While many cities and states have begun to replace their lead pipes, some utilities and officials say the proposed 10-year time frame is unfeasible and too expensive.
US levies more sanctions on members of global spyware vendor nexus
The measures add to ongoing sanctions intended to curb the deployment of abusive spyware technologies, often financed by private entities.
