Nextgov
DHS cyber hiring program got off on the wrong foot, CIO says, but progress is showing
Ten years after its congressional authorization, the Cybersecurity Talent Management System is closing in on 200 hires.
Management
DHS says surge of employees to the front lines is working to ramp up border enforcement
President Biden's new policies to turn away most migrants is causing border crossings to decline significantly, administration says.
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Supreme Court rules that government can ask social media platforms to remove misinformation
Justices said in a 6-3 decision that Louisiana and Missouri did not have standing to sue. The ruling comes as a relief to state and local officials as they look to crack down on election-related misinformation ahead of November.
Workforce
DHS hires its initial cohort of 10 to join its AI Corps
The Homeland Security Department’s AI Corps is designed to deploy tech-savvy experts across its operations to drive the adoption of AI capabilities within its various mission areas.
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Is it time to dig into rainy day funds?
Despite reserves bulging and revenue receding, state legislators and governors are reluctant to spend savings.
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The fuzzy line between sports betting and fantasy games
Several states have already clamped down on fantasy apps for getting too close to sports betting. Virginia could be next.
Defense
Biden to pardon vets discharged for same-sex relationships
White House officials said Wednesday that veterans convicted under Article 125 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice over several decades under military law would be pardoned by President Biden.
Opinion
The new space race: Why the military wants to partner with the private sector
A new Space Force initiative signals a bold step in public-private collaboration, writes Jeff Huggins, president of Cailabs US.
Contracts
Veterans Affairs seeks new employee training environment
A final solicitation for the Enterprise Learning Management Solution contract is now available for industry to look at.
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Lead water pipes created a health disaster in Flint, but their replacements carry hidden costs
COMMENTARY | Durability and the risk of chemicals being released when pipes heat up are just some of the concerns about plastic pipes.
Nextgov
Supreme Court sides with Biden admin over contact with social media firms
The decision now lifts potential legal burdens on federal agencies’ communications with social media companies about disinformation on their platforms.
Opinion
Opinion: Investing in education is the keystone to Pennsylvania’s future
As debate continues to swirl around how – and how much – to pay for necessary investments in schooling in the commonwealth, there are clear paths forward.
Top 100
Diversity gaps persist among the Top 100 C-suites
Our analysis indicates slow progress for women and stagnation for Black execs among the largest primes in the market.
Personality
Bringing a new look to affordable housing
A Q&A with Jeremy Kohomban of The Children’s Village on the nonprofit’s latest development.
Defense
Air Force fires head of Sentinel ICBM program
Spokesman says Col. Charles Clegg's removal "is not directly related" to the program's ballooning costs.
Companies
How AI is turning satellite imagery into a window on the future
What can a picture from space tell you? “You're likely to have a drought here that might lead to civil unrest.”
Pay & Benefits
How to use the ‘Bucket Strategy’ to optimize your retirement savings
COMMENTARY | There are ways to strategically withdraw money in retirement to make your funds last longer.
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Biden administration awards $1.8B for urban, rural transportation projects
The more than 145 projects include funding for urban street upgrades, bike and pedestrian improvements, and highway expansions, among other things.
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