Nextgov
Jobless aid programs get a facelift under a bipartisan Senate proposal
The bill responds to asks from the oversight community, in addition to instituting requirements for states administering the funds.
Nextgov
NIST will fire the ‘starting gun’ in the race to quantum encryption
Experts in the public and private sectors highlighted how to proactively transition networks to quantum-resilient standards.
Route Fifty
Was Los Angeles schools’ $6 million AI venture a disaster waiting to happen?
The vision for what the much-hyped chatbot could do is ‘really not possible with where the technology is today,’ one insider says.
Contracts
ManTech, Peraton challenge $245M cyber warfare award to Booz Allen
Both protesters are taking issue with how the Army evaluated proposals to support the Joint Common Access Platform.
Route Fifty
FEMA will now consider climate change when it rebuilds after floods
The federal agency is overhauling its disaster rules in a bid to end a cycle of rebuilding in unsafe areas.
Contracts
CIO-SP4 protesters may finally see payments for their troubles
An exact timeframe for when the companies will get their long-awaited reimbursements is uncertain, even as those payments are in motion.
Workforce
Does the Hatch Act apply to you? Election season do's and don'ts
The first installment in a series about the rules and policies federal employees should know ahead of the elections.
Workforce
Can federal employees volunteer for political campaigns and make contributions? Election season do's and don'ts
The second installment in a series about the rules and policies federal employees should know ahead of the elections.
Workforce
Can federal employees take part in political campaign activities? Election season do’s and don’ts
The third installment in a series about the rules and policies federal employees should know ahead of the elections.
Workforce
How does telework affect the Hatch Act? Election season do’s and don’ts
The fourth installment in a series about the rules and policies federal employees should know ahead of the elections.
Nextgov
Lawmaker looks to update standards for AI-generated robocalls
A new proposal from Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., would make calls created by artificial intelligence tools “subject to the same regulations and standards as traditional telephone-based systems.”
Contracts
DHS selects 6 digital wallet startups for identity security contracts
The Homeland Security Department aims to facilitate more ways to comply with travel document requirements while safeguarding U.S. citizen privacy.
Pay & Benefits
The importance of a federal employee 'love letter'
COMMENTARY | This gesture of love and care for your beneficiaries can be a great resource after you are gone.
Tech
US, allies take down Kremlin-backed AI bot farm
The bot farm allegedly originated from a deputy manager at RT — a Russian state-backed news agency — and spread disinformation on the X social media platform.
Defense One
Ukraine bets on land robots for next phase of war
As it continues to defend against Russian invasion, Ukraine is also seeking billions to supercharge its domestic arms industry.
Defense One
Russian influence ops are the ‘preeminent threat’ to November's elections, US officials say
Moscow appears to still favor Donald Trump as it promotes divisive narratives and denigrates other politicians, IC and FBI officials said.
Nextgov
Russian influence operations ‘preeminent threat’ to November election, officials warn
Moscow appears to continue favoring Donald Trump, while other nations will aim to sow divisional chaos online or sway broader geopolitical discussions.
Management
Biden administration pledges to help agencies offload more federal buildings
The government's real estate czar calls the post-pandemic building underutilization "concerning," but warns agencies will have to spend money to save money.
Route Fifty
High-speed rail needs national direction to get rolling, report says
A New York University professor emphasizes the need to pay attention to the nuts and bolts—or, in this case, the rail profiles and cross ties—of high-speed rail projects to keep costs down and construction on time.
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