Contracts
The US intelligence community is embracing generative AI
Intelligence agencies are using generative artificial intelligence for a variety of purposes, including content triage and assisting analysts.
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Nextgov
Patchwork cyber laws cost the government money, Amazon security chief says
An exclusive conversation with Amazon CSO Steve Schmidt unpacks his views on cyber policy themes this year.
News
The New York Community Trust celebrates 100 years of giving
The organization now has a new campaign and branding that will honor its centennial year mark.
Workforce
Project 2025: The worst-case scenario for veterans
COMMENTARY | "By dismantling key agencies and slashing federal jobs, Project 2025 risks undermining not only government efficiency but also the livelihoods of tens of thousands of veterans," writes one veteran.
Defense One
Space operations boss wants more virtual simulations to boost training
After a recent demo, Lt. Gen. David Miller said Space Operations Command needs realistic simulations to train at the highest levels.
Politics
Eric Adams does not veto bill expanding City Council authority
The legislation will go before voters – unless the Charter Revision Commission acts to stop it.
Nextgov
DARPA wants to use AI to find new rare minerals
With spectral analysis, it’s possible to “tell the difference [between] cocaine that came from one cartel’s area of Colombia versus another.”
Defense One
The president ordered a board to investigate a massive Russian cyberattack. It didn't.
By not investigating how the SolarWinds hack exploited Microsoft software, the Cyber Safety Review Board missed an opportunity to prevent attacks, experts say.
Defense One
4 things to watch for as NATO leaders gather in high-stakes summit
Expect important discussion on Ukrainian membership, military aid, China, and internal cohesion.
Route Fifty
A GUIDE to caring for older adults with dementia
The federal program looks to support older adults aging in place and their caregivers, which could help reduce state Medicare and Medicaid expenditures.
Nextgov
DHS selects 6 digital wallet startups for identity security contracts
The agency aims to facilitate more ways to comply with travel document requirements while safeguarding U.S. citizen privacy.
Workforce
The asylum backlog could double by the end of the decade without a DHS staffing surge
USCIS is failing to meet its legal obligations due to its shrinking workforce and growing responsibilities, IG says.
Route Fifty
How Connecticut is developing untapped talent to fill 30,000 open jobs statewide
COMMENTARY | Three strategies bring together employers, community organizations and education providers in a new skills-based ecosystem.
Policy
10 bills passed by PA lawmakers this budget cycle
As budget negotiations continue, state lawmakers have kept busy by passing a flurry of bills.
Pay & Benefits
OPM’s backlog of pending retirement claims ticked back up in June
The federal government’s dedicated HR agency processed around 1,300 fewer claims than it received last month, bringing its retirement backlog back above 15,000.
Route Fifty
Tribal governments receive first-ever cyber grants
Having seen states and localities receive hundreds of millions of dollars already, the feds announced $18.2 million for 32 tribal nations.
Politics
Sage advice: PA’s senior politicos dish on what their successors should – and shouldn’t do
Words of wisdom from both parties for the next generation of policymakers and public officials.
Companies
Capgemini's federal arm promotes Ford to CEO
Dan Ford's career at Capgemini Government Solutions includes leadership roles for federal sectors and the national security business.
Nextgov
Transportation’s working capital fund is missing controls for cost recovery, IG warns
The watchdog’s findings include an accidental overbilling by upwards of $16,000.
Route Fifty
The sweeping impact of the Supreme Court’s Chevron reversal
Repealing the 40-year-old doctrine throws laws on climate, conservation, health, technology and more into doubt.
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