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Pilot error blamed for crash of F-35 that flew for 11 minutes after ejection, investigation finds
Multiple “aircraft electrical and display malfunctions” were not the primary cause of the crash.
Employee group urges centralized response to increase in doxxing and threats against federal workers
The Department of Justice Gender Equality Network urged department leadership to create a centralized “triage” team to better tackle instances where members of the public doxx or threaten employees online.
Opinion: Rikers must end the inhumane treatment of New Yorkers with mental illness
Recent reports of the use of prolonged confinement and inadequate healthcare warrant an investigation by the Board of Correction.
Leidos captures new weapons systems supply support contract
The $93 million award aims to reduce the timelines and costs of repairs and future investments.
Trump and Musk want to create a government efficiency commission. It’s not a new idea
Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton both spearheaded initiatives to reduce government waste and inefficiency, although they went about it in vastly different ways.
Fed, intel and military groups warn data broker practices may threaten national security
The groups wrote a letter concerning a CFPB rule, which is still in development, that would require certain data brokers to follow the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
‘Every single American’ a target of election interference, former DHS official says
Adversaries have heavily accelerated efforts to sway the outcome of next week’s presidential election.
Over half of states restrict gender-affirming care. Could the Supreme Court change that?
The high court’s ruling on gender-affirming care could also impact other laws affecting transgender people, like rules for sports and bathrooms, one expert says.
Groundswell challenges Army's award of business system consolidation contract
In its protest at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Groundswell is questioning how the Army stuck with long-time incumbent Accenture Federal Services for the project.
Will fallout from Trump rally’s Puerto Rico comments cost this Long Island Republican his seat?
Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is locked in a tough reelection battle, and his district has a significant Puerto Rican population.
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DHS highlights hiring and project milestones on anniversary of Biden’s AI order
The agency said it has hired 31 technologists for its AI Corps and completed three pilot projects that have provided “valuable insights into the real-life impact of GenAI tools as well as their limitations.”
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Decision 2024: Pennsylvania’s 2024 U.S. Senate race
Incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Republican nominee Dave McCormick face off in November for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat.
Who tells satellites where to take pictures? Increasingly, it’ll be robots, Maxar says
Automated scans of low-res imagery will cue high-res passes, while simulations will help manage ever-growing queues for service.
Why Trump potentially sidestepping normal political appointee screening is raising concerns
The former president likely has the authority to take steps outlined by his team, but experts say they raise national security red flags.
‘Every single American’ a target of election interference, former DHS official says
Adversaries have heavily accelerated efforts to sway the outcome of next week’s presidential election.
How Parsons' push for synergies also includes tech
Digital twins are a big portion of what Parsons leans on to find commonalities between its federal and infrastructure segments, as CEO Carey Smith put it for investors.
Evans wins $212M FAA engineering, program support recompete
The Federal Aviation Administration gets award number one out with four more to go for this second iteration of a contract supporting its air traffic organization.
Tech associations sue over Florida’s social media restrictions for kids under 16
Opponents of the restrictions say the law barring youths from having social media accounts violates the First Amendment.
