Defense One
Space Command renews call for ways to refuel satellites in orbit
Despite others’ reservations, commander says U.S. space assets need to be able to outrun adversaries.
Defense One
DHS details how AI could amplify biological, chemical threats
While access to laboratory facilities is still a hurdle, a new report notes that cloud labs could allow the stealthy development of weapons components.
Nextgov
DHS report details AI’s potential to amplify biological, chemical threats
As artificial intelligence and machine learning continue to intersect with sensitive research efforts, the Department of Homeland Security recommended increased communication and guidance to mitigate dangerous outcomes.
Route Fifty
Supreme Court upholds barring guns from domestic violence suspects
The decision keeps intact a nearly 30-year-old federal law as well as state laws in 46 states and Washington, D.C.
Route Fifty
What is ‘reasonable cybersecurity’?
The term is used in policy after policy. But with no standard definition, networks are often left unprotected and open to lawsuits. That is changing.
Route Fifty
The time is now: Harnessing rigorous evaluation in a post-ARPA America
COMMENTARY | Cities and states can use the federal funds to evaluate the effectiveness of new programs.
Oversight
Tax audits for some millionaires may be more effective than targeting a wider range, report finds
The TIGTA report compared a 2020 IRS directive that required annual audits on some individuals making more than $10 million to a wider income range, finding that the former yielded more assessments.
Nextgov
CISA infrastructure tool targeted in January breach, agency says
Sensitive information on the chemical security assessment platform was accessed, though it may not be up to date.
Politics
The super PACs spending in this year’s legislative Democratic primaries
Charter school and real estate interests are spending big to influence key races involving the DSA and WFP
Nextgov
Lawmakers press VA to report on delays in burn pit registry revamp
An October 2022 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine said VA should “initiate a new phase” of its Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry to make it “a user-friendly, efficient and effective resource.”
Personality
People who would’ve been on Eric Adams’ haters list
Even though City Hall said it didn’t have the list, we have a few ideas of who likely would’ve made the cut.
Workforce
The House’s DHS funding bill preserves TSA’s recent pay increases
Although lawmakers have yet to act on a bill to codify the Biden administration’s decision to provide Transportation Security Administration employees with Title 5 protections and compensation, Congress is poised to continue funding the initiative.
Management
USPS is failing to meet the financial returns promised in DeJoy’s 10-year plan
The Postal Service is seeing more revenue than it anticipated, but costs have soared.
Opinion
Opinion: A tiny plaza adds life outside the entrance to Penn Station
The centerpiece of a $65 million streetscape project proved to be a hit with New Yorkers before even opening.
Contracts
GAO sides with BAE in latest dispute over $12B weapons support contract
The 18-year ISC 2.0 contract is now back to the Air Force for a second time after another successful protest.
Nextgov
DHS wants to go big with its hiring fair this week
The department says it's cutting red tape in government hiring by giving tentative job offers on the spot and starting vetting processes in person.
Politics
Cherelle Parker touts public safety efforts and her first city budget during press club speech
The Philadelphia mayor was this month’s featured speaker at the PA Press Club luncheon
Defense One
Senate advances 2% raise for defense civilians, 4.5% for military
An unusual White House proposal to give different raises drew early fire, but lawmakers are passing up opportunities to do anything about it.
Management
‘We’re flying blind’: CDC has 1 million bird flu tests ready, but experts see repeat of COVID missteps
Three months into the U.S. bird flu outbreak, only 45 people have been tested. Laboratories say their path forward has been slowed by miscommunication and uncertainty.
Contracts
Trax wins $692M Army testing support contract
The company will support work at the Aberdeen Test Center and Yuma Test Center under the contract with the Army Test and Evaluation Command.
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