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Cloud Exchange 2026: Coast Guard’s Brian Campo on service’s new Digital Transformation Strategy
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Cloud Exchange 2026: Coast Guard’s Brian Campo on service’s new Digital Transformation Strategy
The Coast Guard’s digital transformation strategy hinges on automating repetitive tasks, harnessing data and “empowering” the workforce with new tools.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/cloud-computing/2026/06/cloud-exchange-2026-coast-guards-brian-campo-on-services-new-digital-transformation-strategy/
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Cloud Exchange 2026: Forrester’s Lauren Nelson on trends in cloud maturity
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Cloud Exchange 2026: Forrester’s Lauren Nelson on trends in cloud maturity
Agencies are rethinking cloud around mission outcomes, with a focus on portability, governance, procurement and AI costs, Forrester research leader says.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/cloud-computing/2026/06/cloud-exchange-2026-forresters-lauren-nelson-on-trends-in-cloud-maturity/
about 9 hours ago
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Cloud Exchange 2026: GSA’s Jessie Posilkin on how TMF investments help accelerate modernization
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Cloud Exchange 2026: GSA’s Jessie Posilkin on how TMF investments help accelerate modernization
The Technology Modernization Fund has about $200 million to invest in new projects, but GSAalso needs Congress to reauthorize it before the end of fiscal 2026.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/cloud-computing/2026/06/cloud-exchange-2026-gsas-jessie-posilkin-on-how-tmf-investments-help-accelerate-modernization/
about 9 hours ago
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First 17 parts of the FAR move into formal rulemaking process
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First 17 parts of the FAR move into formal rulemaking process
Federal acquisition experts will have 30 days to comment on proposed rules to help fine tune the changes initiated more than a year ago under the FAR overhaul.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/acquisition-policy/2026/06/first-17-parts-of-the-far-move-into-formal-rulemaking-process/
about 10 hours ago
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Marine Corps eyes 5% force growth by 2032
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Marine Corps eyes 5% force growth by 2032
The Marine Corps could add thousands of Marines as part of a new force design review completed in May.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-news/2026/06/marine-corps-eyes-5-force-growth-by-2032/
3 days ago
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What’s next for value-added resellers?
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What’s next for value-added resellers?
The finding supports/confirms FAS needs an evaluation approach that distinguishes between the reseller’s and the VAR’s value/price to the customer.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/06/whats-next-for-value-added-resellers/
3 days ago
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DHS continues to make workforce decisions for FEMA, lawsuit contends
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DHS continues to make workforce decisions for FEMA, lawsuit contends
FEMA has reversed some staff cuts under new leadership, but a lawsuit contends DHS continues to exert unlawful control over workforce decisions.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce-rightsgovernance/2026/06/dhs-continues-to-make-workforce-decisions-for-fema-lawsuit-contends/
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Senate lawmakers bring back acquisition reforms dropped from final 2026 NDAA
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Senate lawmakers bring back acquisition reforms dropped from final 2026 NDAA
Some provisions that didn't survive negotiations last year are resurfacing in the Senate's version of the fiscal 2027 defense policy bill.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/congress/2026/06/senate-lawmakers-bring-back-acquisition-reforms-dropped-from-final-2026-ndaa/
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Cloud Exchange 2026: NEA’s Jim Tunnessen on deploying new IT at speed
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Cloud Exchange 2026: NEA’s Jim Tunnessen on deploying new IT at speed
The National Endowment for the Arts used an artificial intelligence coding agent to develop a replacement in a week for its legacy grants system.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/cloud-computing/2026/06/cloud-exchange-2026-neas-jim-tunnessen-on-deploying-new-it-at-speed/
3 days ago
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Cloud Exchange 2026: NASA’s Ashok Prajapati on collaborative software approach behind Artemis II
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Cloud Exchange 2026: NASA’s Ashok Prajapati on collaborative software approach behind Artemis II
NASA has relied on the core Flight System framework to run everything from telescopes to avionics to command and control instruments since the early 2000s.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/cloud-computing/2026/06/cloud-exchange-2026-nasas-ashok-prajapati-on-collaborative-software-approach-behind-artemis-ii/
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Transparency coming to OTAs, value of VARs
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Transparency coming to OTAs, value of VARs
Senate lawmakers push for DoD to publicly disclose data around OTAs, while GSA receives important feedback about the role and value of VARs.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/reporters-notebook-jason-miller/2026/06/transparency-coming-to-otas-value-of-vars/
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Stop measuring AI by speed. Start measuring it by scores.
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Stop measuring AI by speed. Start measuring it by scores.
Brenda Crist and Beth Wingate, of Lohfeld Consulting Group, explain how vendors can translate AI into measurable competitive improvements in their proposals.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/06/stop-measuring-ai-by-speed-start-measuring-it-by-scores/
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Closing the missile gap in munitions manufacturing
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Closing the missile gap in munitions manufacturing
"They don't want to build facilities and then find out two years from now that the contracts dry up because the conflicts have ended," Mark Cancian said.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/contracting/2026/06/closing-the-missile-gap-in-munitions-manufacturing/
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The Pentagon is spending billions on major weapons systems, but there are growing questions
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The Pentagon is spending billions on major weapons systems, but there are growing questions
"I would say you need to be more critical and you need take a look at what these systems do in the strategies required for modern war," said Virginia Burger.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-main/2026/06/the-pentagon-is-spending-billions-on-major-weapons-systems-but-there-are-growing-questions/
4 days ago
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Smart AI adoption in government means involving and trusting federal employees
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Smart AI adoption in government means involving and trusting federal employees
As AI expands across federal government, leaders say successful implementation hinges on employee training, trust and responsible implementation.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/06/smart-ai-adoption-in-government-means-involving-and-trusting-federal-employees/
4 days ago
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How federal agencies are changing how they manage large construction portfolios
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How federal agencies are changing how they manage large construction portfolios
Federal agencies are rethinking how they manage large construction portfolios as projects grow more complex and oversight demands increase.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/facilities-construction/2026/06/how-federal-agencies-are-changing-how-they-manage-large-construction-portfolios/
4 days ago
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DHS contractors are still struggling to turn funding into actual work and payment
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DHS contractors are still struggling to turn funding into actual work and payment
"And now with the reconciliation bill, the contractor community really does need DHS to step up and start delivering," said Jim Carroll.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/contracting/2026/06/dhs-contractors-are-still-struggling-to-turn-funding-into-actual-work-and-payment/
4 days ago
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Fired DOJ immigration judges granted rare full-court appellate hearing
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Fired DOJ immigration judges granted rare full-court appellate hearing
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted an en banc hearing in Jackler v. DOJ, a case involving presidential firing authority of civil servants.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/litigation/2026/06/fired-doj-immigration-judges-granted-rare-full-court-appellate-hearing/
4 days ago
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Navigating risk in ERP modernization to deliver long-term value
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Navigating risk in ERP modernization to deliver long-term value
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) modernization requires workforce buy-in and a long-term strategy.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-insights/2026/06/navigating-risk-in-erp-modernization-to-deliver-long-term-value/
4 days ago
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National Park Service employees vote to unionize
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National Park Service employees vote to unionize
About 650 employees in the agency’s Intermountain Region will now be represented by the National Treasury Employees Union.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2026/06/national-park-service-employees-vote-to-unionize/
4 days ago
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The ‘new’ Schedule F will NOT, necessarily, politicize the civil service
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The ‘new’ Schedule F will NOT, necessarily, politicize the civil service
Ronald Sanders, a NAPA Fellow and former OPM associate director, explains why Schedule P/C is a significant improvement over the administration’s initial draft.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/06/the-new-schedule-f-will-not-necessarily-politicize-the-civil-service/
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Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow Republicans
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Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow Republicans
President Donald Trump is trying to stop the confirmation process for his own nominee to head the nation’s intelligence agencies.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/management/2026/06/trump-delays-jay-claytons-nomination-for-intel-director-to-try-to-push-congress-on-voting-bill/
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US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud – or face penalties
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US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud – or face penalties
The Labor Department said poor oversight, outdated technology, weak identity verification and lax controls have “allowed unprecedented fraud to flourish."
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/financial-management/2026/06/us-tells-states-to-deal-with-unemployment-fraud-or-face-penalties/
5 days ago
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Trump’s pick to lead FEMA pledges to be ‘fair and reasonable’ in assessing disaster aid requests
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Trump’s pick to lead FEMA pledges to be ‘fair and reasonable’ in assessing disaster aid requests
His answers suggested a departure from some of the more aggressive policies considered and enacted during Kristi Noem’s turbulent leadership at DHS.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/management/2026/06/trumps-pick-to-lead-the-nations-embattled-disaster-relief-agency-faces-questions-from-senators/
5 days ago
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Life insurance is one of those benefits people tend to carry, but not always understand
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Life insurance is one of those benefits people tend to carry, but not always understand
"When FEGLI started, it was really designed to cover people who went off to war, federal employees who were going into World War II..." said Tammy Flanagan.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/benefits/2026/06/life-insurance-is-one-of-those-benefits-people-tend-to-carry-but-not-always-understand/
5 days ago
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DoD’s $9.7B award for Microsoft products derailed by protest
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DoD’s $9.7B award for Microsoft products derailed by protest
Minburn Technology alleges DoD changed the solicitation without telling the bidders, thus violating the basic tenets of the Competition in Contracting Act.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/contractsawards/2026/06/dods-9-7b-award-for-microsoft-products-derailed-by-protest/
5 days ago
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A new paradigm as GSA looks to loosen the reins on contracting officers — within reason
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A new paradigm as GSA looks to loosen the reins on contracting officers — within reason
GSA's acquisition workforce today is navigating a tangle of pressures. Can a new push toward empowerment help?
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-insights/2026/06/a-new-paradigm-as-gsa-looks-to-loosen-the-reins-on-contracting-officers-within-reason/
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The Pentagon can’t fully track whether suicide prevention training is helping
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The Pentagon can’t fully track whether suicide prevention training is helping
"There is no single entity that has a complete picture of suicide prevention training completion across the department," said Rashmi Agarwal.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-main/2026/06/the-pentagon-cant-fully-track-whether-suicide-prevention-training-is-helping/
5 days ago
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It’s being pitched as a simple way to build wealth early, but will it work?
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It’s being pitched as a simple way to build wealth early, but will it work?
"You have to be a child under 18, and you have to have a Social Security number here in the United States in order to be able to participate," said Mike Meese.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/pay-benefits/2026/06/its-being-pitched-as-a-simple-way-to-build-wealth-early-but-will-it-work/
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Senate Armed Services Committee releases NDAA details
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Senate Armed Services Committee releases NDAA details
The annual legislation would create a new command overseeing military drones and allow for a new under secretary of defense focused on cyber.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2026/06/senate-armed-services-committee-releases-ndaa-details/
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DIU leans into risk to field commercial tech faster
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DIU leans into risk to field commercial tech faster
The priorities of the Defense Department's Silicon Valley outpost have evolved since its early days as a conduit to the commercial sector.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/contracting/2026/06/diu-leans-into-risk-to-field-commercial-tech-faster/
6 days ago
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Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support
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Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support
The questions over Blanche’s confirmation come at a time of heightened tensions between the Senate and the White House.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/management/2026/06/blanche-set-for-july-confirmation-hearings-for-attorney-general-as-republicans-weigh-support/
6 days ago
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NDA proposal draws concerns of ‘chilling effect’ on federal employees
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NDA proposal draws concerns of ‘chilling effect’ on federal employees
Whistleblower protection advocates and a member of Congress said an NDA proposal may cause federal employees to stay silent instead of reporting disclosures.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce-rightsgovernance/2026/06/nda-proposal-draws-concerns-of-chilling-effect-on-federal-employees/
6 days ago
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The missile defense race: Winning with smarter systems and faster decisions
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The missile defense race: Winning with smarter systems and faster decisions
The future of missile defense will be defined by how quickly systems can adapt and integrate emerging technologies while operating cohesively under pressure.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/06/the-missile-defense-race-winning-with-smarter-systems-and-faster-decisions/
6 days ago
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Federal contracting is heading into a different kind of environment
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Federal contracting is heading into a different kind of environment
"The contracting community feels like it is being punished for maybe a few bad actors in the community," said Barbara Kinosky.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/contracting/2026/06/federal-contracting-is-heading-into-a-different-kind-of-environment/
6 days ago
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Trump moves oversight of special education and civil rights out of the Education Department
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Trump moves oversight of special education and civil rights out of the Education Department
President Donald Trump’s administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies. The Department of Justice will take on enforcement of civil rights in education, while the Department of Health and Human Services will oversee special education. Trump’s Republican administration made the announcement on Tuesday. The Department of Justice also will take over work protecting student privacy and will provide some training and advisory help to schools. Trump campaigned on shutting down the Education Department and moving education “back to the states,” but only Congress can close the department.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/reorganization/2026/06/trump-moves-oversight-of-special-education-and-civil-rights-from-the-education-department/
6 days ago
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Sovereign AI systems built by national governments are hard, expensive and absolutely necessary
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Sovereign AI systems built by national governments are hard, expensive and absolutely necessary
"These tools are moving so fast, do we really have the ability to actually maintain and keep up with where this stuff is at?" said Alan Webber.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/cybersecurity/2026/06/sovereign-ai-systems-built-by-national-governments-are-hard-expensive-and-absolutely-necessary/
6 days ago
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Everybody studies government contracting, but can outsiders actually move it?
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Everybody studies government contracting, but can outsiders actually move it?
"We want to explore what best practices they're looking to employ, how are they reacting to the changes that are coming out the landscape," Mike Derrios said.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/contracting/2026/06/everybody-studies-government-contracting-but-can-outsiders-actually-move-it/
6 days ago
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Army’s medical logisticians using technology to boost readiness
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Army’s medical logisticians using technology to boost readiness
Improvements in technology are letting the Army's Medical Logistics Command cut its repair times from days to hours.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/army/2026/06/armys-medical-logisticians-using-technology-to-boost-readiness/
6 days ago
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A second cohort of technology executives are joining the Army Reserve
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A second cohort of technology executives are joining the Army Reserve
The new cohort includes executives from Cloudflare and Sutter Hill Ventures, as well as a co-founder of Facebook AI Research.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2026/06/a-second-cohort-of-technology-executives-are-joining-the-army-reserve/
6 days ago
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CDC’s Ebola fight contends with staffing cuts and low employee morale
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CDC’s Ebola fight contends with staffing cuts and low employee morale
An internal survey of one CDC center’s workforce found that half of respondents rated morale as “somewhat low” or “very low.”
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2026/06/cdcs-ebola-fight-contends-with-staffing-cuts-and-low-employee-morale/
7 days ago
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Trump memo sets ‘aggressive’ timelines to secure sensitive systems
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Trump memo sets ‘aggressive’ timelines to secure sensitive systems
A new memo aims to safeguard military, intelligence and classified systems from advanced security threats, amid concerns about AI-driven cyber attacks.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/cybersecurity/2026/06/trump-memo-sets-aggressive-timelines-to-secure-sensitive-systems/
7 days ago
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Alaska speaks with one voice about the 8(a) program
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Alaska speaks with one voice about the 8(a) program
Alaska Rep. Maxine Dibert and Alaska Sen. Cathy Giessel explain why weakening the 8(a) program is not just bad for Alaska, but for the entire country.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/06/alaska-speaks-with-one-voice-about-the-8a-program/
7 days ago
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5 initiatives driving the Marines to be an AI-first force
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5 initiatives driving the Marines to be an AI-first force
Colin Crosby, the deputy commandant for information and service data officer for the Marine Corps, said the service is embracing a data-centric future.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/ask-the-cio/2026/06/5-initiatives-driving-the-marines-to-be-an-ai-first-force/
7 days ago
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SASC moves to codify Trump’s EO targeting defense stock buybacks
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SASC moves to codify Trump’s EO targeting defense stock buybacks
A provision would require contractors to submit a defense investment plan to increase production capacity or face restrictions on shareholder distributions.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/congress/2026/06/sasc-moves-to-codify-trumps-eo-targeting-defense-stock-buybacks/
7 days ago
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Agencies are doubling down on AI upskilling, but they may be solving the wrong problem
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Agencies are doubling down on AI upskilling, but they may be solving the wrong problem
"Employees need to feel safe when they are practicing new things or when they are learning new things," said Priyanka Dave.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/06/agencies-are-doubling-down-on-ai-upskilling-but-they-may-be-solving-the-wrong-problem/
7 days ago
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Congress is at a pivot point on reconciliation and the defense bill
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Congress is at a pivot point on reconciliation and the defense bill
"Basically, everyone here on the Hill has the same question: why did President Trump wait so long to nominate Jay Clayton?" said Mitchell Miller.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/congress/2026/06/congress-is-at-a-pivot-point-on-reconciliation-and-the-defense-bill/
7 days ago
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Jim Flyzik served during an era of big change
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Jim Flyzik served during an era of big change
The former Treasury CIO served five years in a tough position, before going on to help set up the Department of Homeland Security.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/tom-temin-commentary/2026/06/jim-flyzik-served-during-an-era-of-big-change/
7 days ago
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When the rules change, people will change how they work
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When the rules change, people will change how they work
"I think this just compounds upon about a year and a half of different policies that give a lot of fear to federal employees," John Hatton said.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2026/06/when-the-rules-change-people-will-change-how-they-work/
7 days ago
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Lawmakers renew effort to offer paid family, medical leave to feds
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Lawmakers renew effort to offer paid family, medical leave to feds
Family and medical leave remains unpaid, which lawmakers say makes federal recruitment and retention more difficult.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2026/06/lawmakers-renew-effort-to-offer-paid-family-medical-leave-to-feds/
7 days ago
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