If technology can help collect information, can it also be trusted to act on it?"There's no real generative AI technology or agentic AI technology that has ever received FDA authorization," said Dr, Haider Warraich.Federal News Network3d agoWhole story →HealthTechnology
The federal government knows it’s cheaper to prevent disasters than rebuild after them"Anytime there's a new problem, it takes a little while to get it going and get state and local communities used to a new grant program," said Chris Currie.Federal News Network3d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetdisaster relief funding
Hegseth ties new drone command to uncertain reconciliation billThe Pentagon is pursuing at least $350 billion more for defense “regardless of what happens” in the midterm elections on Nov. 3, the secretary said.Federal News Network3d agoWhole story →EconomySecuritydefense budget request
2027 COLA is 3.6% for many retirees, but some feds will see a smaller adjustmentA 2027 COLA of 3.6% will be added to Social Security payments and retirement benefits in January. But FERS annuitants will see a smaller 2.6% adjustment.Federal News Network3d agoWhole story →Economy2027 cola announcement