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Under pressure from the SCC, Dominion reveals the true cost of data centers
COMMENTARY | With state leaders avidly chasing more data centers in the name of economic development, ordinary Virginians are left to watch the assault on their energy supply, their water and their environment.
Florida’s Deloitte-run computer system cut off new Moms entitled to Medicaid
Florida discovered a glitch in its Deloitte-run Medicaid eligibility system. The problem, alleged in court testimony, led to new mothers wrongly losing their insurance coverage.
DOD reveals first draft of $15B artificial intelligence contract
The Defense Department wants more companies in the fold for Advana, a multi-domain analytics and AI platform that DOD wants to further scale out.
Lawmaker wants FCC to create AI tool for identifying scams
The measure from Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah., would direct the FCC to develop an online platform that can assess submitted communications and then rate the likelihood that they are scam attempts.
Musk's government roles create 'clear avenues for serious conflicts of interest'
The SpaceX CEO, who leads a company with more than $10 billion in government contracts, is also the face of a new body aimed at getting rid of government waste.
How George Washington used his first Thanksgiving as president to unite a new country
On Nov. 26, 1789, Washington called on the people to hold their new country together in the face of forces that he knew could pull it apart.
Opinion: NYC must account for opioid fund spending
State Sen. Zellnor Myrie calls for transparency and strategy to tackle the local opioid crisis with funds won from pharmaceutical companies.
How might Trump 2.0 approach Sub-Saharan Africa policy?
The new administration may have some radical ideas for the continent.
Here are the major bills awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature
There are hundreds of pieces of legislation the governor will have to consider before the end of the year.
Trump’s Education nominee would bring past government experience to the role
While she’s known for being the president and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon is not a newcomer to the federal government.
Chinese hackers used a ‘range of sophisticated methods’ to breach US telecom providers, insider says
Salt Typhoon deployed various methods to break into telecommunications firms that went far beyond a singular run-of-the-mill credential-stealing attempt, according to a person familiar.
OASIS+ clears its final pre-award protest hurdle
A combination of denied protests and corrective actions means that every small business category of the massive professional services contract could be open for business by the end of this calendar year.
Bipartisan quantum funding bill advances from committee
The Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2024 will head to the Senate floor as part of a push to continue federal investment into quantum computing research and development.
Trump’s first White House debated the role of USDS. What will Trump 2.0 do?
The Office of Management and Budget led an effort to assess USDS — even whether it should exist — during the twilight days of the Trump administration. With another Trump White House incoming, the question of what’s next for the government’s digital SWAT team looms.
DeJoy's changes will give USPS its best holiday season performance ever, officials say
The Postal Service paused some of its key changes over fears of negative fallout, but plans to resume them soon.
Congressional Democrats want more guardrails for presidential nominees
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., have a pair of companion bills calling for certain administration nominees to report any work or compensation received from a foreign government.
NYC officials and agencies are migrating to Bluesky
Some are tired of Elon Musk. Others say they’re following their constituents.
DOD reveals first draft of $15B artificial intelligence contract
The Defense Department wants more companies in the fold for Advana, a multi-domain analytics and AI platform that DOD wants to further scale out.
How drones are helping one community recover from Hurricane Helene
In South Carolina, drones are playing a key role in disaster assessment for the city of Aiken to more efficiently and accurately apply for federal recovery funds.
