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Why Congress must reauthorize the Technology Modernization Fund

Time is running out on the TMF, and lawmakers must act fast to pass a bill that would reauthorize it for seven years.

By Timothy A. Cook

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SAP expands government partnership with OneGov deal

Emerging Tech

By Miranda Nazzaro

The Securities and Exchange Commission headquarters is seen on April 25, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

SEC’s David Bottom steps down after nearly 6 years as CIO

Transition

By Miranda Nazzaro

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US nuclear security agency seeks information on AI for national security

By Madison Alder
Senator urges CBP to quit using tech to track and detain ‘suspicious’ drivers

By Matt Bracken
Energy restructure includes fusion, AI and quantum offices

By Madison Alder
Lawmakers eye liquid cooling tech to solve AI data center problems

By Matt Bracken
CFPB blasted by Senate Banking Democrats for ‘entirely avoidable’ cybersecurity flaws

By Matt Bracken

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Ending fraud, waste and abuse requires true financial management transformation

The federal government can no longer afford a cautious approach to modernization.

By Sandeep Dorawala

President Donald Trump is pictured during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 17, 2025. (Photo by Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Trump order calls for integrated AI platform led by Energy secretary, OSTP

The Genesis Mission will create a unified AI resource that pulls together federal datasets from DOE supercomputers to “solve the most challenging problems of this century.”

By Matt Bracken

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Amazon commits up to $50 billion to boost AI, supercomputing infrastructure for agencies

The CEO of AWS says the investment aims to “remove technology barriers” for the federal government.

By Miranda Nazzaro

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Congress can make a quick and easy procurement fix to save millions on cloud

Lawmakers should amend existing laws to allow government agencies to enter into multi-year cloud service agreements.

By Michael Garland

A week after shutdown’s end, some federal workers’ job status remains in limbo

By Miranda Nazzaro Madison Alder

Court blocks IRS from sharing taxpayer addresses with ICE

By Matt Bracken

Privacy group sues feds over talks with tech companies on ICE raid trackers

By Derek B. Johnson

Senate Democrats urge CFPB to ignore big banks’ interest in overhauling data rule

By Matt Bracken

Warren wants Trump White House to promise it won’t bail out OpenAI

By Madison Alder

Insights

Rebuilding the digital bedrock of government

By Scoop News Group

Building a future-ready federal workforce

By Scoop News Group

From technology pilots to platforms: How federal agencies are rewiring IT for smarter government

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AI bridges data-sharing gaps for faster disaster response

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Videos

Why cloud + domain expertise is the new formula for government efficiency

By Scoop News Group

How modern cloud partnerships help agencies deliver smarter public services

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CMMC compliance made practical: A data-first path forward

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From patchwork to unified security: Rethinking state cyber strategies

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Podcasts

How the CDC is using AI to revolutionize public health

By FedScoop Staff

Pentagon’s growing list of ‘made in America’ drones has a loophole for certain parts made in China

By FedScoop Staff

The Trump admin is readying an executive order on state AI law preemption

By FedScoop Staff

Perplexity becomes second AI platform cleared for FedRAMP prioritization

By FedScoop Staff

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WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 18: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia in the Oval Office of the White House on November 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is hosting the crown prince for meetings aimed at strengthening economic and defense ties, including the U.S. sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Trump appears to ready executive order on state AI law preemption

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Lawmakers seek NSA playbook on AI security under bipartisan bill

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Perplexity becomes second AI platform cleared for FedRAMP prioritization

WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 12: U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a discussion at The Official MAHA Summit at Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. Top Trump administration officials, executives and influencers gathered to discuss the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda at the summit. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

HHS eyes AI to support caregivers in multimillion-dollar competition

People walk past the headquarters of the Small Business Administration in the Southwest Federal Center area on March 24, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Pair of AI-focused SBA bills advance in the House

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Government services, tech earn high marks from public in pre-shutdown survey

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NIH database needs cybersecurity improvements, watchdog finds

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Counter-drone World Cup plans include deputization of state, local law enforcement

People exit the Department of Education in Washington, D.C., on September 30, 2025. (Photo by Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

RIF’d Education Department civil rights staff looks to shutdown deal for job protection

A view of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission building on May 18, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

Senate Dems to FERC: Prevent ‘unreasonable rate hikes’ from AI data centers

President Donald Trump displays a signed executive order during the “Winning the AI Race” summit hosted by All‑In Podcast and Hill & Valley Forum at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on July 23, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Trump signed executive orders related to his Artificial Intelligence Action Plan during the event. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

‘What’s our AI strategy?’ is the wrong question for agency leaders

The U.S. Department of Energy building is seen behind a sign marking the location of the agency’s headquarters on March 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J.David Ake/Getty Images)

Energy eyes new data-curation org for science and engineering AI models

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Senate spending bill ties full VA EHR funding to updated timeline, cost estimates

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