Appeals court seemingly OKs VA’s contested union contract expirationA three-judge panel found that a judge’s ruling in August forcing the VA to maintain its CBAs with AFGE improperly delved into questions of compliance with particular contract provisions.Government Executive22h agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyva union contract ruling
Cut first, measure later: Watchdogs find problems across foreign affairs agency reorganizationsAmong the findings, the inspector general for the State Department reported that the government is spending $3.2 million biweekly on administrative leave for employees who received reduction in force notices last year.Government Executive23h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecuritystate department reorganization
US spy chief tapped as White House AI czarA new task force led by Jay Clayton, the director of national intelligence, will have 120 days to analyze and report on AI’s risks and opportunities, amid growing global calls for AI safety measures.Government Executive1d agoWhole story →Technologyai task force formation
Transportation works to ease fears about its new AI air traffic control toolRep. Don Beyer, D-Va., who has expressed skepticism about Transportation’s rollout of an AI-powered tool at D.C.-area airports, said he had “a good conversation” with FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford about the new capability that helped to alleviate some of his worries.Government Executive1d agoWhole story →BuildTechnologyfaa ai air traffic control rollout
State Department appeals board, now with limited authority, gains new membersThe Trump administration recently limited the board’s authority to challenge employee removals and other adverse personnel actions, asserting that the secretary of state has final say on these decisions.Government Executive4d agoWhole story →Security
