U.S. government says Salt Typhoon is still in telecom networksTelecommunications providers are working to remove Chinese-linked hackers, but complete eviction is complex and case-specific for each victim.
Is AI the missing piece for government agencies to achieve zero trust security?AI presents opportunities for enhancing zero trust security but requires significant focus on human factors and organizational change to ensure successful implementation.
Hacking gang leaks documents stolen from Pentagon IT providerThe leaked data from IT services provider Leidos Holdings by Trigona ransomware group mostly involves internal corporate data, rather than militarily sensitive information.
Government says Veterans Affairs and State Departments were swept up in Russian-backed Microsoft hackGrowing list of Microsoft Corp. customers, including US government agencies, impacted by Russian state-sponsored hackers.
Crook brags about US Army, '$75b defense company' breachesExtortionist claims to have stolen files from US Army Aviation and Missile Command and a $75 billion aerospace and defense company.
Hackers accessed 150,000 emails from a government agencyThe OCC experienced a major email breach affecting 103 accounts and accessing sensitive information over a significant period.
U.S. government says Salt Typhoon is still in telecom networksTelecommunications providers are working to remove Chinese-linked hackers, but complete eviction is complex and case-specific for each victim.
Is AI the missing piece for government agencies to achieve zero trust security?AI presents opportunities for enhancing zero trust security but requires significant focus on human factors and organizational change to ensure successful implementation.
Hacking gang leaks documents stolen from Pentagon IT providerThe leaked data from IT services provider Leidos Holdings by Trigona ransomware group mostly involves internal corporate data, rather than militarily sensitive information.
Government says Veterans Affairs and State Departments were swept up in Russian-backed Microsoft hackGrowing list of Microsoft Corp. customers, including US government agencies, impacted by Russian state-sponsored hackers.
Crook brags about US Army, '$75b defense company' breachesExtortionist claims to have stolen files from US Army Aviation and Missile Command and a $75 billion aerospace and defense company.
Hackers accessed 150,000 emails from a government agencyThe OCC experienced a major email breach affecting 103 accounts and accessing sensitive information over a significant period.
A second judge ruled to temporarily reinstate federal workers, this time across 18 departments and agenciesFederal judge orders rehiring of terminated workers in 18 agencies due to lack of just cause for firings.
Hundreds of EPA employees were fired. Then some were told that it was a mistake.EPA mistakenly terminated hundreds of staff, then rescinded some firings shortly after, causing confusion and distress among employees.
Which federal workers could lose protections under Trump orderThe new classification guidelines could encompass a large number of federal workers under Trump's executive order.
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate federal employeesThe Maryland court ruling addresses illegal layoffs of federal employees, issuing a preliminary injunction to restore affected federal workers in certain states.
A second judge ruled to temporarily reinstate federal workers, this time across 18 departments and agenciesFederal judge orders rehiring of terminated workers in 18 agencies due to lack of just cause for firings.
Hundreds of EPA employees were fired. Then some were told that it was a mistake.EPA mistakenly terminated hundreds of staff, then rescinded some firings shortly after, causing confusion and distress among employees.
Which federal workers could lose protections under Trump orderThe new classification guidelines could encompass a large number of federal workers under Trump's executive order.
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate federal employeesThe Maryland court ruling addresses illegal layoffs of federal employees, issuing a preliminary injunction to restore affected federal workers in certain states.
Australian government agencies could be customers of Israeli spyware, research suggestsAustralian agencies may be potential customers of Paragon Solutions' military-grade spyware, raising privacy and security concerns.
Trump faces growing Republican revolt on Capitol Hill over "awful" DOGE cutsRepublican lawmakers are increasingly concerned about the Trump administration's federal job cuts, fearing negative consequences for essential roles and legal conflicts.
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired employees at VA, Defense Department and other agenciesFederal judge orders the reinstatement of probationary employees fired by the Trump administration, deeming the layoffs unlawful.
Defense Department Burns Elon Musk With Defiant Statement on X Telling Employees to Ignore His Email Demand to Justify Their JobsElon Musk's email to federal employees demanding reports of accomplishments has faced backlash from Trump-appointed agency heads.
Trump administration begins mass layoffs across multiple federal agencies: SourcesTrump administration initiates mass layoffs affecting thousands of federal employees, focusing on probationary staff with less job security.
Trump orders federal workers back to office 5 days a weekPresident Trump mandates federal employees to return to office full-time, ending remote work arrangements.
Maggie Haberman Says Trump Plans May Be Derailed By Agencies Trump Hasn't StaffedConcerns exist regarding the staffing of mid- and lower-level positions in agencies, which may impact President Trump's day-one actions.
Trump faces growing Republican revolt on Capitol Hill over "awful" DOGE cutsRepublican lawmakers are increasingly concerned about the Trump administration's federal job cuts, fearing negative consequences for essential roles and legal conflicts.
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired employees at VA, Defense Department and other agenciesFederal judge orders the reinstatement of probationary employees fired by the Trump administration, deeming the layoffs unlawful.
Defense Department Burns Elon Musk With Defiant Statement on X Telling Employees to Ignore His Email Demand to Justify Their JobsElon Musk's email to federal employees demanding reports of accomplishments has faced backlash from Trump-appointed agency heads.
Trump administration begins mass layoffs across multiple federal agencies: SourcesTrump administration initiates mass layoffs affecting thousands of federal employees, focusing on probationary staff with less job security.
Trump orders federal workers back to office 5 days a weekPresident Trump mandates federal employees to return to office full-time, ending remote work arrangements.
Maggie Haberman Says Trump Plans May Be Derailed By Agencies Trump Hasn't StaffedConcerns exist regarding the staffing of mid- and lower-level positions in agencies, which may impact President Trump's day-one actions.
Federal workers forced to return to offices with no desks, WiFi or lights after Trump's executive orderFederal workers face challenges returning to offices due to inadequate facilities after Trump's order ended remote work.
Acting Social Security Commissioner Resigns Amid Pressure From "DOGE" to Breach Americans' Sensitive DataMusk's 'DOGE' initiative faces severe criticism for unauthorized intrusions into sensitive government data.
Inside the Rush to Respond to Musk's What Did You Do Last Week?' EmailFederal officials face dilemmas balancing Elon Musk's directives with national security concerns.
Many federal employees ordered to submit recent accomplishments for second Musk emailFederal employees are now required to submit weekly summaries of their achievements, as per directives influenced by an Elon Musk-backed initiative.
Acting Social Security Commissioner Resigns Amid Pressure From "DOGE" to Breach Americans' Sensitive DataMusk's 'DOGE' initiative faces severe criticism for unauthorized intrusions into sensitive government data.
Inside the Rush to Respond to Musk's What Did You Do Last Week?' EmailFederal officials face dilemmas balancing Elon Musk's directives with national security concerns.
Many federal employees ordered to submit recent accomplishments for second Musk emailFederal employees are now required to submit weekly summaries of their achievements, as per directives influenced by an Elon Musk-backed initiative.
Layoffs hit federal climate, weather agency NOAANOAA layoffs jeopardize critical weather monitoring and public safety in the face of operational shortages.
Cuts draining federal government of technical expertiseFederal workforce cuts threaten the U.S. leadership in science and technology by losing skilled experts.Federal agencies are experiencing a 'brain drain' due to early retirements and layoffs.
Not Even DOGE Employees Know Who's Legally Running DOGEThe US Digital Service is facing leadership uncertainty and employee layoffs amid organizational changes.
Bessent: Ending GSE conservatorship hinges on mortgage ratesTax policy is the current priority, affecting discussions on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's future release from conservatorship.
The CFO of the Office of Personnel Management, the chief HR agency for the federal government, resignsErica Roach, CFO of OPM, resigned amid significant federal workforce changes.
Trump opts for conventional DOJ screenings of nominees and transition team membersTrump's transition team reached an agreement with the Justice Department for security clearance, ensuring preparedness for the incoming administration's agenda.
Feds' employee experience and engagement continued to climb in 2024, FEVS data findsFederal workers' views of their employer have improved, reflected in a record high employee engagement index score of 73 out of 100.
What We Learned From Melania's Maria Bartiromo InterviewMelania Trump resumes public appearances to promote her memoir, revealing concerns about the Secret Service and the top levels of government agencies.
Teleworking feds are spending 60% of their time working in person, OMB saysTelework among federal employees aligns with industry standards.
NASA earns sky-high approval among federal employees in annual Best Places to Work surveyExploring the cosmos leads to happier federal workers
Teleworking feds are spending 60% of their time working in person, OMB saysTelework among federal employees aligns with industry standards.
NASA earns sky-high approval among federal employees in annual Best Places to Work surveyExploring the cosmos leads to happier federal workers
Supreme Court Ruling Could Undermine Treasury Department and I.R.S.The Supreme Court's ruling on Chevron deference could complicate the Treasury Department and I.R.S.'s ability to create regulations central to Biden's agenda.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Consumer Watchdog's FundingThe Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, preserving the agency's ability to regulate financial practices.
Supreme Court Ruling Could Undermine Treasury Department and I.R.S.The Supreme Court's ruling on Chevron deference could complicate the Treasury Department and I.R.S.'s ability to create regulations central to Biden's agenda.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Consumer Watchdog's FundingThe Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, preserving the agency's ability to regulate financial practices.
Authorities search Sun Valley hoarder property after years of neighbor complaintsAuthorities respond to a hoarder's unlicensed junkyard after media coverage, highlighting the challenges and delays in addressing such issues.
The Supreme Court decision to rescind agencies' powers could hurt cyber regulations, experts warnSupreme Court overturns Chevron deference doctrine, shifting interpretation of laws to Congress and courts, impacting cybersecurity regulations.
The Supreme Court just limited federal power. Health care is feeling the shockwavesThe Supreme Court decision overturning a 1984 precedent will lead to courts exercising independent judgment, potentially causing significant disruptions and variations in health regulations.
The Supreme Court decision to rescind agencies' powers could hurt cyber regulations, experts warnSupreme Court overturns Chevron deference doctrine, shifting interpretation of laws to Congress and courts, impacting cybersecurity regulations.
The Supreme Court just limited federal power. Health care is feeling the shockwavesThe Supreme Court decision overturning a 1984 precedent will lead to courts exercising independent judgment, potentially causing significant disruptions and variations in health regulations.
Indonesia Refuses to Pay $8 Million Ransom After Cyberattack on National Data CenterIndonesia's national data center faces a $8 million ransom demand after a cyberattack, impacting over 200 government agencies.
Senate bill mandating agency chief AI officers gets House companionA bipartisan bill, the AI LEAD Act, aims to ensure effective AI deployment and risk mitigation in government agencies through establishing AI chiefs.