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fromMedium
1 week ago

Unlock Your Potential as a Federal Cloud Solutions Architect!

Federal agencies increasingly depend on secure cloud infrastructure, and the Certified Federal Cloud Solutions Architect (CFCSA) certification is essential for navigating related challenges and compliance.
Venture
#cybersecurity
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago
Information security

This CISA Project should serve as the roadmap to managing cyber risk and efficiency in a cloud era

Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Wrong time for Trump admin to end mobile app security program, cyber lawmaker says

Ending the Mobile App Vetting program may weaken government cybersecurity against rising digital threats.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago
Information security

This CISA Project should serve as the roadmap to managing cyber risk and efficiency in a cloud era

Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Wrong time for Trump admin to end mobile app security program, cyber lawmaker says

Ending the Mobile App Vetting program may weaken government cybersecurity against rising digital threats.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Federal Science Workers Say Agencies Are Going in the Wrong Direction'

The federal government is filled with scientists who contribute to decisions regarding food, medicines, environment, health care, and more. However, as President Trump's second term began, many scientists noticed a shift towards an antiscience approach.
Science
US politics
fromNature
1 week ago

'We dissent': NASA staff declare opposition to Trump cuts

NASA employees oppose drastic changes proposed by Trump, fearing for safety and scientific progress.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Agencies to 'redouble' efforts to rightsize their workforces following Supreme Court ruling, White House official says

Federal agencies are moving forward with workforce reductions following a Supreme Court ruling that lifted an injunction against such actions.
E-Commerce
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

GSA's vision for procurement is about having 'one wallet'

GSA aims to centralize government purchasing, reduce costs, and leverage its position as the largest customer.
US politics
fromGovernment Executive
1 week ago

OPM urges 'generous approach' to approving religion-based telework

Federal agencies are encouraged to adopt a generous approach for approving employee requests for telework and workplace flexibilities tied to religious observances.
fromFEDweek
2 weeks ago

Agencies Should Weigh Impact on Employees of Onsite Work Requirements, Says Report

Federal agencies have leeway in return-to-office policies, considering employee impact, performance, and operational costs.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Did OPD provide ICE with surveillance camera data?

Oakland Police Department denies sharing surveillance data with federal agencies despite reports of over 200 searches conducted by local police departments.
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Education Dept. can proceed with mass layoffs after Supreme Court ruling

The Trump administration issued reduction-in-force notices to roughly one-third of the workforce in March, but in May a federal judge in Massachusetts issued an injunction after finding the cuts made it "effectively impossible" for Education to carry out its legally required responsibilities.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

OCC drops disparate impact enforcement

Federal agencies were directed to eliminate the use of disparate impact in enforcement under an executive order, emphasizing intentional discrimination instead.
#doge
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

DOGE staffer who shared Treasury data now has more access to government systems

Elez's past violations raised concerns about data access, yet he has been rehired for sensitive jobs across multiple federal agencies.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

DOGE staffer who shared Treasury data now has more access to government systems

Elez's past violations raised concerns about data access, yet he has been rehired for sensitive jobs across multiple federal agencies.
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Trump's Mass State Department Layoffs Upend Foreign Policy

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed mass firings in federal agencies, primarily affecting the State Department, which plans significant layoffs.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Is Trump playing politics with natural disaster aid?

Trump ties disaster relief approval to political policies, showing a disparity in treatment between states such as California and Texas.
#government-efficiency
fromKqed
2 months ago
Public health

California Sues to Block Trump and RFK Jr. Health Cuts That Shuttered SF Office | KQED

Public health
fromKqed
2 months ago

California Sues to Block Trump and RFK Jr. Health Cuts That Shuttered SF Office | KQED

The directive claimed to enhance efficiency but has reportedly impaired essential government functions and services.
US politics
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

See 60 days of DOGE chaos - High Country News

Musk's efficiency drive has led to chaos and disorder within federal agencies, undermining public service.
Dramatic staffing changes threaten public services and harm federal employees.
#supreme-court
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

Inside efforts to capture federal data after 'the big takedown'

Thousands of government pages with critical data were removed to align with executive orders against diversity and gender ideology.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Deadly floods could be new normal as Trump guts federal agencies, experts warn

The deadly Texas floods could signal a new norm in the US, as Donald Trump and his allies dismantle crucial federal agencies that help states prepare for extreme weather.
US politics
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

OPM schedules industry engagement event to talk HR modernization

OPM is shifting from a sole-source HR software contract to a traditional procurement process for a government-wide system.
Washington DC
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

The Trump Administration Is Kicking the National Science Foundation Out of Its Offices

The Department of Housing and Urban Development will move to Virginia, displacing the National Science Foundation, raising concerns about government efficiency and respect for science.
#hud
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Senate revives SAMOSA bill to tackle software waste - again

The SAMOSA Act aims to improve software license management in US federal agencies to eliminate wasteful spending.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Lawsuit: DOGE, HHS used "hopelessly error-ridden" data to fire 10,000 workers

HHS terminated 10,000 employees based on flawed personnel records, leading to a class-action lawsuit against federal agencies.
#elon-musk
fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

DOGE Is Busier Than Ever-and Trump Says Elon Musk Is 'Really Not Leaving'

US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Musk Officially Exits Trump Admin, Leaving His Cronies to Continue DOGE Carnage

Elon Musk's term as a special government employee concludes, yet his influence and impact on federal agencies endure.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Connecting the dots on DOGE

Elon Musk made a notable appearance at CPAC, symbolizing the significant political and economic shifts due to government cuts.
SF politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

'Big Balls' Is Officially a Full-Time Government Employee

Elon Musk's operatives have transitioned to full-time government roles, enhancing their influence within various federal agencies despite Musk's claimed exit from DOGE.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

DOGE Is Busier Than Ever-and Trump Says Elon Musk Is 'Really Not Leaving'

fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Legacy government systems enter the AI era

Legacy systems represent an expanding attack surface with diminishing defensive capabilities. With each passing year, the risk of catastrophic system failures increases.
Artificial intelligence
#trump-administration
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Trump administration orders federal agencies to track on-site work amid work-from-home crackdown: OMB memo

Privacy professionals
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Trump administration orders federal agencies to track on-site work amid work-from-home crackdown: OMB memo

The Trump administration mandates federal agencies monitor office occupancy to promote return-to-work policies.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Orders Gutting of 7 Agencies, Including Voice of America's Parent

Trump's executive order seeks to dismantle federal agencies, including those managing government-funded media, testing his authority over Congress.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump is gutting environmental agencies. What does that mean for Americans?

Cuts to NOAA and FEMA hinder preparation and response to weather-related disasters.
Marketing tech
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

GSA, SalesForce agree to major Slack discounts for government

Salesforce offers federal agencies significant discounts on Slack tools through a new procurement strategy.
#health-policy
Healthcare
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump Just Cut the Office Working on His Promise to End Surprise Medical Bills

Trump's surprise medical billing legislation is at risk due to federal job cuts.
The effectiveness of consumer protection in health care is threatened by recent layoffs.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Kennedy, defending downsizing, clashes with Democrats in tense hearings

Health Secretary Kennedy distanced himself from making vaccine recommendations amidst significant budget cuts and organization changes within federal health agencies.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump Just Cut the Office Working on His Promise to End Surprise Medical Bills

Trump's surprise medical billing legislation is at risk due to federal job cuts.
The effectiveness of consumer protection in health care is threatened by recent layoffs.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Empowering US federal agencies through strategic data sharing: A blueprint for success

Effective cross-agency data sharing is essential for improving outcomes in various domains, supported by AI technologies to enhance efficiency and security.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Senators introduce bill to strengthen interagency housing work

The HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act aims to enhance collaboration among federal agencies addressing housing affordability.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Key data leadership roles are becoming vacant as DOGE pushes for access

These vacancies, resulting from resignations, retirements, and reductions-in-force, create governance gaps that impact data quality and availability.
Data science
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Has DOGE missed its opportunity?

A few have had success in addressing problems under their direct control by cutting programs, budgets or staff and returning actual dollars to the Treasury.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

White House removes NTSB vice chair amid heightened aviation concerns across US

The White House has removed Alvin Brown as vice chair of the NTSB amid a series of dismissals from independent agencies by President Trump.
NYC politics
#donald-trump
fromThe Nation
4 months ago
SF politics

Donald Trump Is Shuttering a Little-Known Labor-Management Agency That Supports Collective Bargaining

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

OPEN ALCATRAZ!' Trump Announces He's Reopening and Expanding Notorious Prison: A Symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE!'

Trump plans to reopen Alcatraz to symbolize law and order, intending to house violent offenders and combat crime.
SF politics
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Donald Trump Is Shuttering a Little-Known Labor-Management Agency That Supports Collective Bargaining

Trump's actions threaten the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, crucial for collective bargaining, contrasting his claims of supporting working people.
#government-spending
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Non-profit organizations

Elon Musk's DOGE Disaster Will Likely Cost Taxpayers Nearly 4 Times More Than It Cut - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Non-profit organizations

Elon Musk's DOGE Disaster Will Likely Cost Taxpayers Nearly 4 Times More Than It Cut - Above the Law

fromTheregister
3 months ago

NSA, CISA top brass absent from RSA Conference

The NSA's 'State of the Hack' panel was canceled at this year's RSA Conference, reflecting a shift in their public engagement approach.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Judge Lamberth Will Shank Anyone Who Touches The VOA - Above the Law

Judge Lamberth's ruling preserves Voice of America amid efforts to cut federal agencies under Trump's executive order.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

What "America First" Could Cost Us

The U.S. government is shifting towards an isolationist policy that emphasizes domestic economic benefits in foreign assistance.
NYC politics
fromNewsday
3 months ago

Judge temporarily blocks NYC mayor from allowing ICE agents on Rikers Island jail

A New York judge has ordered a halt to federal immigration agents operating at Rikers Island pending a lawsuit hearing.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps workers were building careers - then the DOGE cuts came

"One minute we were working, and the next minute we were told to pack our bags and come back to Iowa as soon as possible to get on the flight. It took everybody by surprise."
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
3 months ago

'Totally broken': how Trump 2.0 has paralysed work at US science agencies

Trump administration's spending cuts hinder scientific operations across federal agencies.
Scientists are restricted by lack of funding, hiring freezes, and operational constraints.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump administration has gutted an agency that coordinates homelessness policy

The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness has been effectively shut down despite its crucial role in coordinating responses to homelessness across federal agencies.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Ending data silos: Inside the new executive order to fight waste, fraud and abuse

President Trump’s Executive Order represents a significant pivot in federal data management, aiming to eliminate information silos that inhibit transparency and accountability.
Privacy professionals
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Appeals Court Reinstates 2 Leaders of Federal Boards Fired by Trump

The federal appeals court upheld protections for labor agency heads in the face of President Trump's attempts to remove them.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

With Painful Layoffs Ahead, Agencies Push Incentives to Quit

Federal agencies are rapidly downsizing under pressure from the Trump administration, offering buyouts and job eliminations.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Fire Heads of 2 Independent Boards

The federal court ruled in favor of Trump controlling independent agencies, affirming his authority to fire agency heads.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Judge says no to DOGE accessing PII at trio of agencies

A Maryland judge blocked federal agencies from sharing union members' personal data with Elon Musk's DOGE team, citing Privacy Act violations.
fromEater Portland
4 months ago

How a Portland Custard Shop Fought the Trump Administration - And Won

The grant worked on a reimbursement basis, meaning that, unfortunately, Paredes had already spent the money. So, she did the only thing she could think to do: She called all her local politicians and asked her fans to do so, too.
Portland food
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Cleaves Student Loan and Special Education Services From Education Dept.

Trump's administration is transferring the management of student loans and special education services to other federal agencies.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Trump officially rolls out his plan to eliminate the Department of Education. Here's what it would mean for Americans.

Trump aims to eliminate the Department of Education, redistributing its functions to other agencies, despite needing Congress' approval to do so.
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

GSA to 'quadruple' in size to centralize procurement across the government

The new executive order centralizes federal procurement under the General Services Administration, significantly expanding its role and size in government contracting.
US politics
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

US tries to keep DOGE and Musk work secret in appeal of court-ordered discovery

The states argue that Elon Musk's influence over government agencies violates legal norms and seek discovery to confirm this.
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

Future-proofing federal data: The need for secure, scalable data infrastructure

Federal agencies must transition to modern data infrastructures to keep up with growth and cybersecurity threats.
#budget-cuts
NYC real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Hundreds of federal offices across the US could begin closing this summer at DOGE's behest

Federal agencies are rapidly vacating offices due to budget cuts under Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
NYC real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Hundreds of federal offices across the US could begin closing this summer at DOGE's behest

Federal agencies are rapidly vacating offices due to budget cuts under Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Chuck Schumer to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdown

Schumer supports a bill to prevent government shutdown despite internal party pressures, believing it's necessary to protect vital services.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
4 months ago

It's Been Five Years Since Life in DC Shut Down Abruptly, Democrats Try to Stymie GOP Budget Plan, and We Suggest Places for Cherry-Blossom-Themed Afternoon Teas - Washingtonian

Shutdown watch: Democrats in the Senate declined to support the GOP's continuing resolution, showing they have some leeway to make demands despite their minority status.
Washington DC
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

From bureaucracy to brilliance: AI in federal IT

AI is set to transform federal agencies' operations, enhancing citizen services and national security, but requires a strategic approach to fully leverage its benefits.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Lawyers Plan to Sue Federal Government on Behalf of Jan. 6 Rioters

Lawyers plan to sue the federal government on behalf of Capitol rioters pardoned by Trump, claiming mistreatment by federal agencies.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

10 consulting firms with government contracts are now in DOGE's sights. Here's the full list.

DOGE is focusing on reviews of government consulting contracts as part of cost-cutting measures before the March 7 deadline.
US politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

What does the Department of Education do? Questions fly as Trump prepares executive order to dismantle it

Trump is expected to attempt dismantling the Department of Education, facing potential legal hurdles and pushback from various stakeholders.
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