Architects of the Trump Supreme Court See Culmination of Conservative Push
The conservative-dominated Supreme Court led by Justice Gorsuch has focused on dismantling federal agency power and regulations, a key goal for the Trump administration.
What's Behind Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks
Trump's Cabinet nominees prioritize loyalty and anti-establishment sentiments, reflecting a radical shift from traditional norms.
Musk Wants to Slash $2 Trillion in Federal Spending. Is That Possible?
Trump plans to reduce federal spending significantly and streamline agency structures.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are tasked with leading this efficiency initiative.
Will Trump, Project 2025 gut HUD?
Project 2025 outlines a strategy to replace career officials in federal agencies with political appointees to align with conservative ideology.
Agencies have completed their pre-election transition briefings. Trump may still not get them on time.
Federal agencies are prepared for the election transition, but Trump's refusal to engage with the process could delay his access to briefing materials.
LGBTQ+ people are far better off under Joe Biden than Donald Trump, HRC report shows (exclusive)
Under Trump, LGBTQ+ rights were rolled back, while Biden's administration has taken steps to improve the situation.
Architects of the Trump Supreme Court See Culmination of Conservative Push
The conservative-dominated Supreme Court led by Justice Gorsuch has focused on dismantling federal agency power and regulations, a key goal for the Trump administration.
What's Behind Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks
Trump's Cabinet nominees prioritize loyalty and anti-establishment sentiments, reflecting a radical shift from traditional norms.
Musk Wants to Slash $2 Trillion in Federal Spending. Is That Possible?
Trump plans to reduce federal spending significantly and streamline agency structures.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are tasked with leading this efficiency initiative.
Will Trump, Project 2025 gut HUD?
Project 2025 outlines a strategy to replace career officials in federal agencies with political appointees to align with conservative ideology.
Agencies have completed their pre-election transition briefings. Trump may still not get them on time.
Federal agencies are prepared for the election transition, but Trump's refusal to engage with the process could delay his access to briefing materials.
LGBTQ+ people are far better off under Joe Biden than Donald Trump, HRC report shows (exclusive)
Under Trump, LGBTQ+ rights were rolled back, while Biden's administration has taken steps to improve the situation.
With Trump Facing Threats, Security and Politics Intersect as Never Before
Trump is leveraging his assassination threats politically while depending on agencies he traditionally criticizes for protection.
YOU PEOPLE SUCK!' Bannon Vows DOJ and FBI Will Pay the Price' When Trump Re-Takes Office
Bannon threatens a reckoning for federal agencies and media following Trump’s election victory, accusing them of wrongdoing related to the 2020 election.
With Trump Facing Threats, Security and Politics Intersect as Never Before
Trump is leveraging his assassination threats politically while depending on agencies he traditionally criticizes for protection.
YOU PEOPLE SUCK!' Bannon Vows DOJ and FBI Will Pay the Price' When Trump Re-Takes Office
Bannon threatens a reckoning for federal agencies and media following Trump’s election victory, accusing them of wrongdoing related to the 2020 election.
CISA issues emergency directive for federal agencies to patch Ivanti VPN vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an emergency directive for federal agencies to patch their systems against a zero-day exploit in a VPN software.
The vulnerabilities in the software were publicly released by the software company on Jan. 10, and so far, the campaign has impacted at least 2,100 devices worldwide.
CISA issues guide to help federal agencies set cybersecurity priorities
The DHS guidance aims to enhance federal cybersecurity measures focusing on building robust capabilities against evolving threats.
White House report details all of 2023's major gov breaches
Cybersecurity incidents in US federal agencies increased by 9.9% in 2023, highlighting common vectors and challenges in prevention.
Biden briefed on CrowdStrike IT outage as multiple federal systems impacted
President Biden briefed on global Microsoft outage caused by CrowdStrike update.
Social Security Administration and other essential services impacted by the outage.
CrowdStrike CEO confirmed the incident is not a cyberattack.
Top Microsoft executive prepares to battle in congressional hearing over China hack
Microsoft faced nation-state cyberattacks impacting federal agencies, leading to scrutiny and cybersecurity improvements.
Biden administration nears completion of second cybersecurity executive order with plethora of agenda items
The White House is finalizing a second executive order on cybersecurity, emphasizing AI and secure software, aimed at strengthening federal cybersecurity measures.
CISA issues emergency directive for federal agencies to patch Ivanti VPN vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an emergency directive for federal agencies to patch their systems against a zero-day exploit in a VPN software.
The vulnerabilities in the software were publicly released by the software company on Jan. 10, and so far, the campaign has impacted at least 2,100 devices worldwide.
CISA issues guide to help federal agencies set cybersecurity priorities
The DHS guidance aims to enhance federal cybersecurity measures focusing on building robust capabilities against evolving threats.
White House report details all of 2023's major gov breaches
Cybersecurity incidents in US federal agencies increased by 9.9% in 2023, highlighting common vectors and challenges in prevention.
Biden briefed on CrowdStrike IT outage as multiple federal systems impacted
President Biden briefed on global Microsoft outage caused by CrowdStrike update.
Social Security Administration and other essential services impacted by the outage.
CrowdStrike CEO confirmed the incident is not a cyberattack.
Top Microsoft executive prepares to battle in congressional hearing over China hack
Microsoft faced nation-state cyberattacks impacting federal agencies, leading to scrutiny and cybersecurity improvements.
Biden administration nears completion of second cybersecurity executive order with plethora of agenda items
The White House is finalizing a second executive order on cybersecurity, emphasizing AI and secure software, aimed at strengthening federal cybersecurity measures.
How a Georgia Security Conference Became a Target of Election Deniers
The Atlanta security conference, designed for emergency preparedness simulations, faced unfounded conspiracy theories related to election interference on its scheduled date.
This State Is the Leading Midwestern Hub for the US Military
Ohio is a major hub for the Department of Defense, employing about 59,400 personnel, mostly civilians.
Agencies have struggled to meet IDEA Act requirements, watchdog finds
Only one-third of federal agencies met accessibility requirements in 2023, revealing substantial gaps in compliance with the IDEA Act.
Oregon man named head of Bureau of Indian Affairs
Bryan Mercier, from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, appointed as director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
GSA further details its plan for Ascend cloud program
The GSA's Ascend program simplifies federal cloud acquisitions, focusing on infrastructure, SaaS, and comprehensive support services.
White House, Congress clash over the future of government employees working remotely
The federal government is navigating a shift towards flexible work while addressing legislative pressures to limit remote work.
What should agencies consider for their remote work plans?
Remote work is a significant benefit if implemented thoughtfully, but not suitable for all roles; OPM provides guidelines to help federal agencies set up effective policies.
White House, Congress clash over the future of government employees working remotely
The federal government is navigating a shift towards flexible work while addressing legislative pressures to limit remote work.
What should agencies consider for their remote work plans?
Remote work is a significant benefit if implemented thoughtfully, but not suitable for all roles; OPM provides guidelines to help federal agencies set up effective policies.
Who Won Big in the Supreme Court's Latest Term? The Regulated Community.'
The regulated community won major limitations on federal agency power from the recent Supreme Court decisions.
SCOTUS Hears Cases Aiming to Gut Ability to Set and Enforce Federal Regulations
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in cases aimed at overturning the Chevron doctrine, which would significantly limit federal agencies' ability to set and enforce regulations.
The cases involve herring fishermen challenging federal rules requiring them to pay for onboard compliance monitors.
Opinion | Will the Supreme Court Show a Little Humility?
The Supreme Court is considering two cases that could limit the authority of federal agencies and give more power to the Court.
Conservatives have been targeting the Chevron framework, which allows agencies to interpret statutes, believing it gives too much power to administrative agencies.
Who Won Big in the Supreme Court's Latest Term? The Regulated Community.'
The regulated community won major limitations on federal agency power from the recent Supreme Court decisions.
SCOTUS Hears Cases Aiming to Gut Ability to Set and Enforce Federal Regulations
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in cases aimed at overturning the Chevron doctrine, which would significantly limit federal agencies' ability to set and enforce regulations.
The cases involve herring fishermen challenging federal rules requiring them to pay for onboard compliance monitors.
Opinion | Will the Supreme Court Show a Little Humility?
The Supreme Court is considering two cases that could limit the authority of federal agencies and give more power to the Court.
Conservatives have been targeting the Chevron framework, which allows agencies to interpret statutes, believing it gives too much power to administrative agencies.
U.S. government plans to make it easier to unsubscribe from unwanted memberships and recurring payment services
U.S. federal agencies are implementing regulations to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted memberships and recurring payment services.
The US government wants to make it easier for you to click the unsubscribe' button
A new U.S. federal initiative aims to make cancelling subscriptions easier for consumers, combatting companies' efforts to hold onto money through difficult cancellation processes.
U.S. government plans to make it easier to unsubscribe from unwanted memberships and recurring payment services
U.S. federal agencies are implementing regulations to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted memberships and recurring payment services.
The US government wants to make it easier for you to click the unsubscribe' button
A new U.S. federal initiative aims to make cancelling subscriptions easier for consumers, combatting companies' efforts to hold onto money through difficult cancellation processes.
Rep. Ted Lieu introduced a companion bill to Senate legislation that would codify federal guidelines for the adoption of artificial intelligence.
The bill would require federal agencies to use the AI risk management framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology when acquiring AI solutions.
Feds' collab tools must be interoperable, encrypted - Wyden
Collaboration software in federal agencies must work together securely and be end-to-end encrypted if Senator Ron Wyden's legislation is enacted.
House lawmakers join push for agencies to disclose public-impacting AI uses
Four House lawmakers are supporting legislation that would require federal agencies to notify individuals when AI technologies are used to interact with them or make automated decisions.
The bill would establish an appeals process for individuals to challenge automated decisions and address situations where harm is caused by the use of AI in critical decision processes.
House proposal prohibits agencies' use of blockchain tech tied to China
Bipartisan House legislation aims to limit federal government's use of blockchain technologies from entities with ties to the Chinese Communist Party and other foreign adversaries.
The bill aims to address cybersecurity concerns and prevent China from accessing critical national security intelligence and Americans' private information.
Five companies with ties to Chinese firms would be barred from selling blockchain technologies and services to the U.S. government.
House lawmakers introduce AI risk management bill
Rep. Ted Lieu introduced a companion bill to Senate legislation that would codify federal guidelines for the adoption of artificial intelligence.
The bill would require federal agencies to use the AI risk management framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology when acquiring AI solutions.
Feds' collab tools must be interoperable, encrypted - Wyden
Collaboration software in federal agencies must work together securely and be end-to-end encrypted if Senator Ron Wyden's legislation is enacted.
House lawmakers join push for agencies to disclose public-impacting AI uses
Four House lawmakers are supporting legislation that would require federal agencies to notify individuals when AI technologies are used to interact with them or make automated decisions.
The bill would establish an appeals process for individuals to challenge automated decisions and address situations where harm is caused by the use of AI in critical decision processes.
House proposal prohibits agencies' use of blockchain tech tied to China
Bipartisan House legislation aims to limit federal government's use of blockchain technologies from entities with ties to the Chinese Communist Party and other foreign adversaries.
The bill aims to address cybersecurity concerns and prevent China from accessing critical national security intelligence and Americans' private information.
Five companies with ties to Chinese firms would be barred from selling blockchain technologies and services to the U.S. government.
5 agencies join Justice in pledge to protect civil rights against AI-fueled discrimination
Federal agencies are joining forces to address AI misuse and protect individual rights.
A dedicated webpage on AI and civil rights has been launched by the Justice Department.
White House orders agencies to tap chief AI officers | Semafor
Federal agencies required to designate a chief AI officer and establish AI governance board within 60 days.
Federal departments must publicly disclose AI tools, identify risks, and implement minimum practices to protect individuals' rights and safety from AI impact.
Senate avoids government shutdown, passes funding package
The $1.2 trillion spending package was passed by the Senate after the House's approval, avoiding a government shutdown.
The bill will fund federal agencies like DHS, Defense, and Labor through September, keeping spending steady at 2023 levels with wins for both parties.
How to prompt better responses from private, federal ChatGPTs
Customizing mini-GPTs for specific tasks helps avoid common AI drawbacks like biased or incorrect results.
Prompt engineering is crucial for training an AI to understand specific queries and provide accurate answers.
Contracts featuring automation, built-in security can boost agencies' cyber defenses, VA officials say
Automating legacy systems and prioritizing built-in security in contracts can enhance cyber resilience at federal agencies.
The Department of Veterans Affairs oversees a significant portion of IT assets in the federal civilian space and relies on CISA for cybersecurity implementation.
Dozen funding totals struck as Congress races to avert another shutdown cliff
Top appropriators have reached a deal on the totals for a dozen spending bills.
The deal will provide federal agencies with updated budgets for the current fiscal year.
Conrad Stosz, the director of artificial intelligence in the Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer, brings his experience from the private sector to the federal government's technological policy demands.
Stosz has a background in overseeing software development teams and has worked on AI tools for data analytics and sciences in the Central Intelligence Agency and the Department of Defense.
Supreme Court Conservatives Appear Hostile To Securities And Exchange Commission's Reach
The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative justices questioned the constitutionality of the Securities and Exchange Commission's ability to take enforcement actions outside of the court system during oral arguments.
The case could have significant implications for the power of federal agencies to enforce the law through administrative proceedings.
Conservative judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit previously ruled that Congress unconstitutionally gave the SEC the power to choose where to bring proceedings.
Democrats Signal Openness to Plan to Avert Shutdown as Republicans Balk
Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to avert a government shutdown is facing opposition from hard-line Republicans.
Democratic opposition to the proposal is softening, indicating potential bipartisan approval.
The proposal includes funding federal agencies into early 2024 with staggered deadlines and avoids a debate over wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine.
One of the Most Complex Cases of the Supreme Court Term Could Also Be the Most Devastating
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy to review a ruling that set aside a decision of the SEC.
The lower court ruling, if upheld, would likely make adjudications by most federal agencies a thing of the past.
Jarkesy argues that the SEC's decision must be vacated because the agency sought civil penalties and disgorgement of unlawful gains in an agency proceeding and not in a federal court.
Democrats Signal Openness to Plan to Avert Shutdown as Republicans Balk
Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to avert a government shutdown is facing opposition from hard-line Republicans.
Democratic opposition to the proposal is softening, indicating potential bipartisan approval.
The proposal includes funding federal agencies into early 2024 with staggered deadlines and avoids a debate over wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine.
One of the Most Complex Cases of the Supreme Court Term Could Also Be the Most Devastating
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy to review a ruling that set aside a decision of the SEC.
The lower court ruling, if upheld, would likely make adjudications by most federal agencies a thing of the past.
Jarkesy argues that the SEC's decision must be vacated because the agency sought civil penalties and disgorgement of unlawful gains in an agency proceeding and not in a federal court.
Multiple federal agencies impacted by Microsoft outage linked to CrowdStrike, leading to system outages and IT disruptions.
These 3 Supreme Court cases will test federal agencies' power over abortion and reproductive rights
The Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo ruling shifted power from federal agencies to federal courts in interpreting federal law.
How the Supreme Court could be blamed for a future market crash
Supreme Court rulings curtailed federal agencies' authority, particularly impacting the Securities and Exchange Commission, potentially leading to weaker regulations and oversight of financial markets.
The major takeaways for federal employees from the first presidential debate
The debate featured Biden emphasizing expanding federal agency roles while Trump focused on reining in governmental overreach.
Rep. Aderholt wants government agencies to publicly post how many employees come to work in-person - Yellowhammer News
Federal agencies under scrutiny for allowing excessive work-from-home, particularly affecting services like Social Security Administration.
Supreme Court sides with Biden admin over contact with social media firms
The Supreme Court decision allows federal agencies to engage with social media firms on disinformation without infringement on free speech rights.