It was a busy year for the federal government and the federal court system. As an early Christmas present, MeriTalk wrapped up some of the year’s biggest lawsuits and where they stand. […]
Some of the most dramatic federal government reorganization efforts in recent history began under the second Trump administration this year. From the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) modernization initiatives to mass federal employee layoffs, MeriTalk rounded up some of the biggest changes. […]
The Department of Energy lacks an enterprise-wide framework to govern artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, according to a report from the agency’s Office of Inspector General (OIG). […]
The federal government’s premier weather-focused science agency has launched an array of new artificial intelligence-powered weather models that the agency said marks the first-ever deployment of a “hybrid physical-AI ensemble system” for weather forecasting. […]
As 2025 comes to a close, MeriTalk is looking back on a consequential year for federal IT marked by leadership changes, sweeping policy shifts, and workforce disruption. […]
This Christmas season marks seven decades of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracking Santa Claus on radar as he flies his reindeer-powered sleigh around the globe. […]
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The Pentagon’s drone task force is partnering with state and local law enforcement to strengthen counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities in support of military forces and domestic security agencies. […]
The General Services Administration (GSA) said that it will save $1 billion over the next decade through a deregulation initiative that cut diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and “burdensome regulations.” […]
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is asking industry experts to weigh in on how federal regulation, reimbursement, and research policies can better support and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical care. […]
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., is calling on the national cyber director to spearhead investigations into adversarial influence in open-source software (OSS) used by the federal government. […]
The Senate voted to confirm Edward Forst, a long-time Wall Street executive, to lead the General Services Administration (GSA) as its next administrator. […]
Defense technology companies are urging the Pentagon to clarify how it verifies software security compliance, citing a lack of standardized processes for software attestations, according to a new Pentagon report. […]
The Senate confirmed Kirsten Davies on Thursday night as the Pentagon’s new chief information officer (CIO), winning approval on a 53-43 vote. […]
President Donald Trump nominated Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd to lead the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM), the Pentagon announced on Thursday. […]
The Senate confirmed Ethan Klein as the U.S. chief technology officer (CTO) on Thursday evening, making the former White House policy advisor the first person to hold the role since 2021. […]
Twenty-four technology giants have committed to helping advance the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Genesis Mission to harness artificial intelligence (AI) for scientific innovation, the DOE announced Thursday. […]
A key National Science Foundation (NSF) office charged under the CHIPS and Science Act with safeguarding U.S. research lost nearly half of its staff earlier this year, according to testimony before Congress on Thursday. […]
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday afternoon that gives most federal employees off on Dec. 24 and Dec. 26. […]
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to finalize a 1% pay raise for civilian federal employees in 2026, aligning with his alternative pay plan from August. […]
The Senate confirmed Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator on Dec. 17, concluding a more than yearlong and unusually complicated nomination process. […]
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is preparing to release the latest patch for its Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL), version 1.4, along with a version two prototype of its mapping model within the broader OSCAL framework. […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Congress Wednesday it is expediting modernization of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) systems, aiming to complete the overhaul by late 2028, and drawing skepticism from lawmakers over safety risks and staffing challenges. […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced Wednesday that it is participating in the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program, making 100 internship and postgraduate opportunities available to students. […]
Witnesses at a House subcommittee hearing urged lawmakers to move faster on cybersecurity policy, warning that current defenses, regulations, and procurement timelines are being overtaken by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. […]
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) faces growing challenges in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption as systems become more powerful but less explainable, according to the service’s innovation chief. […]
The Senate today passed the fiscal year (FY) 2026 defense authorization bill, voting 77-20 to send the measure to President Donald Trump, who has said he will sign it. […]
A new legislative proposal introduced in the House and Senate would establish a tax credit for employers who invest in employee training on emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence. […]
The U.S. Coast Guard plans to roll out its digital transformation strategy within the next few weeks, aiming to shift the service from largely analog processes to a fully digital military organization, a senior official said during a recent panel session. […]
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., said on Tuesday that Congress may need to do another short-term extension of a critical cybersecurity information-sharing law. […]
The General Services Administration’s (GSA) centralized travel management system will connect with all 124 federal civilian agencies in the next 18 months and include mobile access, a GSA Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) official said Tuesday. […]