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Defense

Annual intelligence assessment doesn’t address foreign threats to US elections

In a hearing to discuss the assessment, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard also offered mixed signals about Iran’s nuclear capabilities, with her written testimony differing from spoken remarks.

Ideas

Consolidation in a complex and aging enterprise IT environment

COMMENTARY | If you don’t pursue IT consolidation now, it may be forced upon you.

Artificial Intelligence

GSA, NIST partner to craft evaluation standards for AI tools in federal operations

Through the Center for AI Standards and Innovation, both agencies will help streamline the process to develop standards for artificial intelligence tools being used in government workflows.

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Modernization

Governments’ website accessibility deadline is fast approaching

It’s still unclear how the federal government will enforce the rule for larger jurisdictions under the Americans with Disabilities Act, while small jurisdictions have another year to comply.

Cybersecurity

CISA, FBI have engaged with Stryker staff after cyberattack, official says

Industry groups are seeing a “steady state” of Iran-linked hacking activity but observers should still keep their eyes peeled, CISA’s Nick Andersen said.

Modernization

Energy opens applications for $293 million in research funding

A new RFA invites scientific researchers to apply for federal funding to solve pressing scientific and technological challenges and advance the Genesis Mission.

Cybersecurity

National cyber director doesn’t envision industry doing offensive hacking

Sean Cairncross wants the private sector to use its technical prowess to inform U.S. government offensive and defensive decisions.

People

Counterterrorism center head resigns over Iran war

Joe Kent said Iran “posed no imminent threat to our nation” and he could not support the ongoing war.

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Defense

Army, Anduril enter into new $20B enterprise agreement

Much like with Palantir, the Army is entering into this pact with the idea of establishing pre-negotiated prices so it can buy goods and services on an as-needed basis.

Digital Government

When disaster strikes, census data can help show who is in harm’s way

The agency’s updated OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool shows how population and workforce data can support rapid response and recovery operations during hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other natural disasters.

Modernization

Congress reauthorized the Technology Modernization Fund through the fiscal year. Why that matters and what’s next

COMMENTARY | Acting TMF Executive Director Jessie Posilkin argues that reauthorizing the fund lets agencies modernize key systems, save taxpayer dollars and deliver faster, more reliable services to the public.

Digital Government

Senate Democrats push Social Security on employee reassignments to phone line

The agency is directing employees who normally process benefits to answer phone lines instead. 

Policy

Tech bills of the week: Improved biological data for research; Section 702 reform; and more

Legislation introduced this week looks to shore up standardization for biological research data, reauthorize and reform FISA Section 702, and offer more transparency into AI’s use in Medicare Advantage plans.

People

Lawmakers seek watchdog probe into former acting CISA chief’s polygraph failures

A letter penned by House Democrats indicates CISA’s former acting director failed a second polygraph examination during his tenure.

People

VA’s top tech and AI official announces departure

VA Chief Technology Officer and Chief AI Officer Charles Worthington, who first joined the agency in 2017, said in a LinkedIn post that “the time is right for me to step down” from the agency.

Cybersecurity

FBI queries of Americans’ data under FISA 702 rose 35% in 2025

The controversial spying power, which allows agencies to access foreigners’ overseas communications without a warrant, will expire in April unless Congress renews it. The White House is pushing for a clean extension.

Policy

Vought takes aim at GAO in new guidance

This is not the first time the head of the Office of Management and Budget has pushed back against Congress’ watchdog.