Army to launch Project Gatekeeper to speed up software approvalsThe project is scheduled to go live on Oct. 23, but companies will need their Common Access Cards to log in until the Army completes the Login.gov integration.Federal News Network4d agoWhole story →TechnologySecurityproject gatekeeper launch
USDA ordered to halt sweeping reorganization plansA federal judge said USDA has “almost certainly” reprogrammed congressionally appropriated funding, but acknowledged that the stay order may be short-lived.Federal News Network4d agoWhole story →FoodGovernmentusda reorganization halted
Speed isn’t enough: Context will define cyber advantage in defense operationsStrategy alone will not change outcomes. The advantage comes from how quickly cyber teams can operationalize new capabilities in support of the mission.Federal News Network4d agoWhole story →TechnologySecurity
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 Network4d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomydisaster relief funding
Where’s your PIV card, HAL? What happens when AI gets an employee IDThis episode of Fed Thread explains what happens if an AI agent is going to operate inside a federal environment.Federal News Network4d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernment
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 Network4d agoWhole story →EconomySecuritydefense budget request
OPM partners with White House fraud task force on hiring initiativeTech Force positions are open to the public and federal employees through career transition and reinstatement programs.Federal News Network4d agoWhole story →Governmentopm hiring initiative
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 Network4d agoWhole story →Economy2027 cola announcement
Army creates new formations to test autonomous warfare“If a Coco robot can make its way and deliver goods and services from one place to another, surely your Army can figure this out,” Army CTO Alex Miller said.Federal News Network5d agoWhole story →SecurityTechnologyarmy autonomous warfare development
