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The AI Mullet: SLMs as business in front, LLMs as party in back
Published: April 29, 2025 20:58
The future of AI in governance isnât about choosing between structured efficiency and expansive intelligence â itâs about embracing both. The post The AI Mullet: SLMs as business in front, LLMs as party in back first appeared on Federal News Network.
President appoints new members of the FEMA Advisory Council
Published: April 29, 2025 18:32
The President formally appointed 20 members to the FEMA Advisory Council, including Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-Va.) and Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) The post President appoints new members of the FEMA Advisory Council first appeared on Federal NewsâŚ
Federal governments, citizens canât afford untested cybersecurity solutions
Published: April 29, 2025 17:38
To create a truly secure cyber ecosystem for the systems, cybersecurity professionals should implement solutions that are transparent, resilient and validated. The post Federal governments, citizens canât afford untested cybersecurity solutions firstâŚ
How the Trump administration is reshaping federal procurement
Published: April 29, 2025 17:20
"I think when you start to read all four executive orders together, you see that's when the differences really come into focus," said Emily Murphy. The post How the Trump administration is reshaping federal procurement first appeared on Federal NewsâŚ
Unions, cities, nonprofits challenge constitutionality of Trumpâs government reorganization
Published: April 29, 2025 17:05
The new lawsuit is a broad challenge to the workforce and program reductions agencies have been carrying out in response to a Feb. 11 executive order. The post Unions, cities, nonprofits challenge constitutionality of Trumpâs government reorganizationâŚ
Where the federal acquisition system can possibly head next
Published: April 29, 2025 15:03
"There's still an important role for government funding, especially for the military, but it's a very different dynamic now," said David Berteau. The post Where the federal acquisition system can possibly head next first appeared on Federal News Network.
Looking back on a career of watching out on behalf of public integrity
Published: April 29, 2025 13:30
"I think whistleblowers are incredibly important to the system," said MSPB Vice Chair Henry Kerner. The post Looking back on a career of watching out on behalf of public integrity first appeared on Federal News Network.
DoDâs deferred resignation program rollout lags as contracts add legal caveats
Published: April 28, 2025 23:08
Contracts say workers will continue to accrue annual leave, but the payout is âsubject to availability of funds.â Legal experts say it's not the biggest risk. The post DoDâs deferred resignation program rollout lags as contracts add legal caveats firstâŚ
DHS abruptly ends flexible work agreements
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2025/04/dhs-abruptly-ends-flexible-work-agreements/
Published: April 28, 2025 22:47
DHS employees faced disciplinary measures, "up to and including removal," for not immediately complying with the new schedule policy on Monday. The post DHS abruptly ends flexible work agreements first appeared on Federal News Network.
Stanton, Shutt promoted to new roles in FAS as reorganization nears
Published: April 28, 2025 22:41
GSAâs Federal Acquisition Service has a new deputy commissioner and chief of staff as several long-time executives are leaving. The post Stanton, Shutt promoted to new roles in FAS as reorganization nears first appeared on Federal News Network.
Majority of public holds favorable view of federal employees, survey shows
Published: April 28, 2025 21:58
The Partnership for Public Serviceâs latest survey on the federal government found that 55% of survey respondents view federal employees favorably. The post Majority of public holds favorable view of federal employees, survey shows first appeared onâŚ
Defense secretary dismisses DoDâs advisory boards
Published: April 28, 2025 21:36
Joe Kasper, Hegseth's former chief of staff, launched a review of all advisory committees in March requiring them to justify their existence. The post Defense secretary dismisses DoDâs advisory boards first appeared on Federal News Network.
Americaâs architectural legacy deserves better: Opposing mandated styles for federal buildings
Published: April 28, 2025 19:30
Diverse architecture is a better mirror of our democratic values. Contextual solutions will always produce better buildings than one-size-fits all mandates. The post Americaâs architectural legacy deserves better: Opposing mandated styles for federalâŚ
The Capitol building looks like it always has, but it has a new architect
Published: April 28, 2025 18:19
"We want to make sure that it is a welcoming professional. It meets the moment for when Congress has people coming to visit them," said Thomas Austin. The post The Capitol building looks like it always has, but it has a new architect first appeared onâŚ
Job cuts delay Pentagon plans to expand work to prevent sex assaults and suicides
Published: April 28, 2025 17:25
Senior defense officials say cuts across the Defense Department will delay plans to hire at least 1,000 more civilians to help prevent sexual assault, suicides. The post Job cuts delay Pentagon plans to expand work to prevent sex assaults and suicidesâŚ
Connolly stepping down from Oversight committee role, will not seek reelection
Published: April 28, 2025 15:55
In an announcement Monday, Connolly said his esophageal cancer has returned and he will be stepping down from his position on the Oversight Committee âsoon.â The post Connolly stepping down from Oversight committee role, will not seek reelection firstâŚ
For the Government Publishing Office, continuous change is the norm
Published: April 28, 2025 14:49
"One of the things that we are constantly doing is updating our systems and our equipment and our processes," said GPO Director Hugh Halpern. The post For the Government Publishing Office, continuous change is the norm first appeared on Federal NewsâŚ
The Trump agenda driving Congress as members return to Washington
Published: April 28, 2025 13:46
"'ve had a lot of posturing, but now the cuts are going to have to be made," said WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller. The post The Trump agenda driving Congress as members return to Washington first appeared on Federal News Network.
Protected: Logistics is crucial to modernizing organic defense industrial base
Published: April 28, 2025 10:04
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Logistics is crucial to modernizing organic defense industrial base first appeared on Federal News Network.
OMB preaches patience, flexibility as acquisition reforms take off
Published: April 25, 2025 22:22
Kevin Rhodes, a senior advisor at OMB, said the team rewriting the FAR will be transparent and consider all comments as they slim down the 2,000 page document. The post OMB preaches patience, flexibility as acquisition reforms take off first appeared onâŚ
Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federal employees
Published: April 25, 2025 21:17
A federal judge has agreed to temporarily block the Trump administration from implementing an executive order that would cancel collective bargaining rights. The post Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federalâŚ
Army surpasses its reenlistment goals for 2025
Published: April 25, 2025 21:13
The Army announced this week that its surpassed its reenlistment goals for 2025. The post Army surpasses its reenlistment goals for 2025 first appeared on Federal News Network.
Building the future of government efficiency with proven practices
Published: April 25, 2025 20:55
Stosh Misiaszek explains how agencies can improve their prioritization of value delivery to the mission. The post Building the future of government efficiency with proven practices first appeared on Federal News Network.
The apolitical data-driven roadmap DOGE needs to save our nation trillions
Published: April 25, 2025 20:36
With the governmentâs renewed focus on optimizing procurement, using the power of AI deserves to be at the top of the agenda. The post The apolitical data-driven roadmap DOGE needs to save our nation trillions first appeared on Federal News Network.
Probationary employees face stricter review process under new executive order
Published: April 25, 2025 20:11
Trumpâs order calls for the creation of âCivil Service Rule XI,â requiring agencies to review and approve probationary employees before they become tenured. The post Probationary employees face stricter review process under new executive order firstâŚ
What to expect for federal health care coverage next year
Published: April 25, 2025 19:27
"They have three things that they're looking for carriers to improve on next year. One is online claims filing," said Kevin Moss. The post What to expect for federal health care coverage next year first appeared on Federal News Network.
Largest federal employee union, a leading Trump opponent, to lay off more than half of staff
Published: April 25, 2025 14:01
The American Federation of Government Employees will move ahead with a reduction in force that could cut its 355 employees to approximately 150. The post Largest federal employee union, a leading Trump opponent, to lay off more than half of staff firstâŚ
Maybe it is a good time to stick your head in the sand
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/tsp/2025/04/maybe-it-is-a-good-time-to-stick-your-head-in-the-sand/
Published: April 25, 2025 13:57
"Things are very bad this year, but remember that we're coming off a great 2024, and now we have a really terrible, so far, 2025," said Art Stein. The post Maybe it is a good time to stick your head in the sand first appeared on Federal News Network.
Virginia Senator Mark Warner assesses the situation
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/congress/2025/04/virginia-senator-mark-warner-assesses-the-situation/
Published: April 25, 2025 13:35
"It is, I think, existential for my constituents. It's been traumatizing to say the least," said Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.). The post Virginia Senator Mark Warner assesses the situation first appeared on Federal News Network.
Rumors of NITAACâs demise are overstated
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/reporters-notebook/2025/04/rumors-of-nitaacs-demise-are-overstated/
Published: April 24, 2025 23:32
NITAAC Director Ricky Clark said the organizationâs website should be back up in another day or two, while industry rises to defense NASA SEWPâs future. The post Rumors of NITAACâs demise are overstated first appeared on Federal News Network.
Republican lawmakers want to move NASA headquarters out of DC
Published: April 24, 2025 22:50
Texas lawmakers are leading an effort to relocate NASA to Johnson Space Center when the lease on its current headquarters building expires in 2028. The post Republican lawmakers want to move NASA headquarters out of DC first appeared on Federal NewsâŚ
CISA extends deferred resignation offer to reinstated probationary staff
Published: April 24, 2025 22:31
About 130 probationary employees at CISA have been on administrative leave since they were reinstated in March. The post CISA extends deferred resignation offer to reinstated probationary staff first appeared on Federal News Network.
Navy Secretary John Phelan ends climate action plan as DoD cuts programs
Published: April 24, 2025 22:27
"We need to focus on having a lethal and ready naval force, unimpeded by ideologically motivated regulations," Phelan said on X. The post Navy Secretary John Phelan ends climate action plan as DoD cuts programs first appeared on Federal News Network.
Four lessons from the private sector on modernizing government IT infrastructure
Published: April 24, 2025 20:17
Itâs time for government agencies to take these lessons to heart and accelerate their modernization efforts. The post Four lessons from the private sector on modernizing government IT infrastructure first appeared on Federal News Network.
Temin signing off, but not quite a final farewell
Published: April 24, 2025 18:31
Tom Temin's final column as full-time host of The Federal Drive. He reflects on a long career and leaving when the Trump crew has caused so much upheaval. The post Temin signing off, but not quite a final farewell first appeared on Federal News Network.
GSA takes a second look at a 5 billion dollar contract vehicle
Published: April 24, 2025 17:36
"They're considering rolling up two-thirds of the government spending, all the common goods and services purchases under GSA," said Paul Murphy The post GSA takes a second look at a 5 billion dollar contract vehicle first appeared on Federal News Network.
National security has a human capital problem and thereâs no fast way out
Published: April 24, 2025 15:45
"We need the most talented individuals to be building the right credentials to serve in government," said Katherine Kuzminski. The post National security has a human capital problem and thereâs no fast way out first appeared on Federal News Network.
Protected: Is there a connection between personal financial wellness and military readiness? Yes, say two former Marine Corps officers
Published: April 24, 2025 14:47
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Is there a connection between personal financial wellness and military readiness? Yes, say two former Marine Corps officers first appeared on Federal News Network.
This politician is still going strong at 75 years old
Published: April 24, 2025 12:54
"There will inevitably be downsides, but every breakthrough in technology and the history of our race has led to more jobs rather than fewer," said Don Beyer. The post This politician is still going strong at 75 years old first appeared on Federal NewsâŚ
Millennium Challenge Corporation âshutting downâ in latest cut to foreign aid
Published: April 24, 2025 11:37
The George W. Bush administration launched MCC in 2004, and issues grants to countries it determines have potential for economic growth. The post Millennium Challenge Corporation âshutting downâ in latest cut to foreign aid first appeared on Federal NewsâŚ
Securing federal cloud environments: CISA SCuBA reminds cloud service providers of the basics
Published: April 23, 2025 22:45
These steps are essential for maintaining strong cybersecurity hygiene and preventing many of the attacks organizations face today. The post Securing federal cloud environments: CISA SCuBA reminds cloud service providers of the basics first appeared onâŚ
âTrusted Workforce 2.0â ushers in new era of personnel vetting, but big challenges remain
Published: April 23, 2025 22:21
Trusted Workforce 2.0 has sparked major progress on security clearance and personnel vetting reform, but there's still plenty of big challenges left. The post âTrusted Workforce 2.0â ushers in new era of personnel vetting, but big challenges remain firstâŚ
IARPA looks to next round of AI cybersecurity research
Published: April 23, 2025 22:10
IARPA wants to make sure that intel agencies can use generative AI without worrying about whether it will expose classified data. The post IARPA looks to next round of AI cybersecurity research first appeared on Federal News Network.
Laid-off OPM employees given 2 days to apply for identical jobs in new office
Published: April 23, 2025 22:04
OPM also offered employees were laid off in a RIF the option to retroactively join the deferred resignation program or take an early retirement. The post Laid-off OPM employees given 2 days to apply for identical jobs in new office first appeared onâŚ
Governors sound alarm about National Guard and Space Force plans
Published: April 23, 2025 19:23
While the move has not occurred, there are indications that the units will be shifted to the Space Force by the end of the year. The post Governors sound alarm about National Guard and Space Force plans first appeared on Federal News Network.
Senate Dems press Hegseth on transgender troops ban
Published: April 23, 2025 19:21
"This administrationâs animus towards transgender heroes prioritizes a manufactured culture war over military excellence and readiness," Senate Dems wrote. The post Senate Dems press Hegseth on transgender troops ban first appeared on Federal News Network.
Grant cancellations spread across government, what can grantees do
Published: April 23, 2025 18:18
"There are actually substantially greater expenditures on federal grants and assistance, even than government contracts," said Dan Ramish. The post Grant cancellations spread across government, what can grantees do first appeared on Federal News Network.
Audit finds 57 material weaknesses, raising risks for government
Published: April 23, 2025 17:54
"It really comprises of two parts. One is direct cash assistance, and the other is assistance through a program such as career training," said Jim Dalkin. The post Audit finds 57 material weaknesses, raising risks for government first appeared on FederalâŚ
IRS layoff notices to employees delayed by âglitchesâ
Published: April 23, 2025 16:52
IRS employees told Federal News Network that RIF notices slated for several offices didnât go out last Friday as planned. The post IRS layoff notices to employees delayed by âglitchesâ first appeared on Federal News Network.
How the Justice Department inspector general stays ahead of the storm
Published: April 23, 2025 14:19
"As long as you're seeing that constant improvement, you feel like your reports have helped the agency improve," said Michael Horowitz. The post How the Justice Department inspector general stays ahead of the storm first appeared on Federal News Network.
IRS turmoil: Leadership churn, worker exodus and threats to groupsâ tax-exempt status roil agency
Published: April 23, 2025 14:00
The agency has churned through acting directors and is preparing to lose tens of thousands of workers to layoffs and voluntary retirements. The post IRS turmoil: Leadership churn, worker exodus and threats to groupsâ tax-exempt status roil agency firstâŚ
Air Force lacks critical skills in digital fluency, data analysis
Published: April 22, 2025 22:51
The Air Force lacks key skills needed for modern warfare and struggles to track and manage those skills across the service. The post Air Force lacks critical skills in digital fluency, data analysis first appeared on Federal News Network.
Redefining public trust: How digital identity can transform U.S. government services
Published: April 22, 2025 21:53
This move reflects a profound recognition of digital identity as a cornerstone for delivering secure public services in an increasingly digital-first world. The post Redefining public trust: How digital identity can transform U.S. government services firstâŚ
Unions, lawmakers attempt to block Trump administrationâs civil service overhaul
Published: April 22, 2025 21:08
A host of lawsuits and legislation seeks to prevent the Trump administration from removing job protections for some members of the career civil service. The post Unions, lawmakers attempt to block Trump administrationâs civil service overhaul firstâŚ
DC weighs layoffs and other cuts as House Republicans leave the city budget in limbo
Published: April 22, 2025 20:22
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District of Columbia Council are scrambling to address a financial crisis. The post DC weighs layoffs and other cuts as House Republicans leave the city budget in limbo first appeared on Federal News Network.
VA asks employees to report âanti-Christian discriminationâ to new task force
Published: April 22, 2025 20:15
The VA task force asks employees to report if they were disciplined for refusing vaccine mandates, performing abortions or administering hormone therapy. The post VA asks employees to report âanti-Christian discriminationâ to new task force first appearedâŚ
Protected: Are public sector agencies on the brink of AI-powered transformation? Use cases point to yes
Published: April 22, 2025 20:13
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Are public sector agencies on the brink of AI-powered transformation? Use cases point to yes first appeared on Federal News Network.
Industry has something to say about that rewrite of the buying rules
Published: April 22, 2025 20:04
"This executive order that came out last week is a Herculean task really about rewriting the FAR," said Stephanie Kostro. The post Industry has something to say about that rewrite of the buying rules first appeared on Federal News Network.
Contractors hit hardest by contract cancellations at the Education Department
Published: April 22, 2025 19:32
"The entire Department of Education potentially is at risk, and all the contractors supporting Education would be as well," said Kevin Brancato. The post Contractors hit hardest by contract cancellations at the Education Department first appeared onâŚ
Coast Guard digitizes 40% of paper medical records
Published: April 22, 2025 17:58
The service began the effort to digitize 45,000 paper health records in November 2022. The post Coast Guard digitizes 40% of paper medical records first appeared on Federal News Network.
After decades of critiquing this agency, now heâs helping run it
Published: April 22, 2025 15:47
"The best way to describe the Office of Governmentwide Policy in GSA is that it's the field army for the Office of Management and Budget," said Larry Allen. The post After decades of critiquing this agency, now heâs helping run it first appeared on FederalâŚ
Protected: How AI is breaking governmentâs âbig bangâ cycle of IT modernization
Published: April 22, 2025 13:01
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: How AI is breaking governmentâs âbig bangâ cycle of IT modernization first appeared on Federal News Network.
EPAâs âenvironmental justiceâ employees face layoffs this summer
Published: April 22, 2025 11:15
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin defended the cancellation of environmental justice grants in a press conference at the EPAâs headquarters on Monday. The post EPAâs âenvironmental justiceâ employees face layoffs this summer first appeared on Federal NewsâŚ
âSignal-gateâ shines spotlight on Rubio role as acting Archivist
Published: April 21, 2025 23:14
Lawmakers are calling on Rubio to recuse himself and let NARA investigate the potential deletion of government records. The post âSignal-gateâ shines spotlight on Rubio role as acting Archivist first appeared on Federal News Network.
Foreign Service faces overhaul in vetting, deployment of career diplomats under draft executive order
Published: April 21, 2025 23:09
Under the draft EO, the State Department would create a new Government Efficiency Division that's overseen by the Office of Personnel Management. The post Foreign Service faces overhaul in vetting, deployment of career diplomats under draft executive orderâŚ
Survey: Are you taking your agencyâs âdeferred resignationâ offer?
Published: April 21, 2025 22:18
Federal News Network wants to hear employeesâ perspectives on the relaunched deferred resignation program. Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey. The post Survey: Are you taking your agencyâs âdeferred resignationâ offer? first appeared onâŚ
Army CIO absorbs business systems modernization office
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/army/2025/04/army-cio-absorbs-business-systems-modernization-office/
Published: April 21, 2025 22:07
The Army disestablished its Office of Enterprise Management as of April 1 after 15 years of trying to modernize business systems and promote integration. The post Army CIO absorbs business systems modernization office first appeared on Federal NewsâŚ
One federal office escapes staffing cuts
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/congress/2025/04/one-federal-office-escapes-staffing-cuts/
Published: April 21, 2025 18:40
"Our role has evolved over time, the House itself started to place a lot more emphasis on the human resource functions of the institution," said John Salamone. The post One federal office escapes staffing cuts first appeared on Federal News Network.
Protected: Agencies embrace AI to flag fraud before issuing payments
Published: April 21, 2025 17:36
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Agencies embrace AI to flag fraud before issuing payments first appeared on Federal News Network.
AI has big shoes to fill
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2025/04/ai-has-big-shoes-to-fill/
Published: April 21, 2025 17:14
Expect significant growth in and adoption of AI by the U.S. government this year. The post AI has big shoes to fill first appeared on Federal News Network.
Industry wonders whether the Pentagon will ever reform its budgeting system
Published: April 21, 2025 16:01
"It's definitely a throwback to mid-20th century management thinking," said Rich Brady, CEO of the Society of Defense Financial Management. The post Industry wonders whether the Pentagon will ever reform its budgeting system first appeared on Federal NewsâŚ
USPS and NRLCA strike deal on new contract
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2025/04/usps-and-nrlca-strike-deal-on-new-contract/
Published: April 21, 2025 14:45
USPS reached a tentative agreement with the National Rural Letter Carriersâ Association, which represents more than 130,000 rural letter carriers. The post USPS and NRLCA strike deal on new contract first appeared on Federal News Network.
The to-do list for Congress gets longer over recess
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/congress/2025/04/the-to-do-list-for-congress-gets-longer-over-recess/
Published: April 21, 2025 12:25
"There's a big fight to be had over exactly how much they need to cut from spending and how much room that creates for tax cuts," Jack Fitzpatrick said. The post The to-do list for Congress gets longer over recess first appeared on Federal News Network.