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Christian Robles

Technology Reporter, Nextgov/FCW

Christian Robles is a technology reporter at Nextgov/FCW covering federal technology policy, service delivery, customer experience and the government's tech workforce. He is a graduate of Yale University and has written for Inside Health Policy, E&E News, the Wall Street Journal and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Connect with Christian on Twitter at @crobles808. If you have a tip you'd like to share, Christian can be securely contacted at crobles808.12 on Signal.

Management

DOGE took credit for savings that never happened, watchdog finds

The Department of Government Efficiency claimed tens of billions of dollars in savings on its infamous “Wall of Receipts,” but the Government Accountability Office found it touted savings that never happened and could not be substantiated.

Christian Robles
August 6, 2026

Tech

U.S. Digital Corps graduates largest class of fellows yet

“This government has starved for talent,” OPM Director Scott Kupor said during graduation remarks.

Christian Robles
July 31, 2026

Management

Government service delivery needs standard definitions, former government tech leaders say

A new proposal urges Congress to align common definitions across federal programs, arguing the current patchwork creates administrative burdens and complicates service delivery.

Christian Robles
July 27, 2026

Tech

AI won’t replace human claims processors, VA officials say, as Democrats worry over staffing levels

Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., said some VA employees report claims processing technologies are producing incorrect information.

Christian Robles
July 14, 2026