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Tech talent, authority to operate among federal CIO’s 2026 priorities

In an interview with FedScoop, federal CIO Greg Barbaccia addressed the status of the tech workforce, methodology of consolidation, and current structure of the DOGE.

By Madison Alder

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Trump’s management agenda targets eliminating waste, leveraging tech

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By Madison Alder

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NNSA leans on TMF funds to make progress on Genesis Mission goals

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By Lindsey Wilkinson

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Education ‘temporarily’ brings back Civil Rights Office staff awaiting court decision

The agency told staff they will be working on the office’s casework of complaints while off administrative leave.

By Miranda Nazzaro

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Transportation Department sees modernization as key to fighting fraud

Amid digital transformation efforts, technology leaders at the agency are working to optimize resources, improve efficiency and integrate AI.

By Lindsey Wilkinson

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Peraton to oversee multi-billion dollar FAA air traffic control modernization

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Peraton will be the integrator overseeing an overhaul of its air traffic control system, beating competitor Parsons.

By Madison Alder

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Federal worker unions allege State Department RIFs violate shutdown resolution

While the shutdown resolution undid and paused RIFs, the State Department told workers it planned to finalize their separations Friday.

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Labor-focused Senate bill seeks better data on AI’s workforce impact

By Lindsey Wilkinson

Palantir quietly lands in Education Department through foreign funding portal

By Miranda Nazzaro

HHS rolls out Claude departmentwide

By Madison Alder

Amid AI boom, Senate Democrats eye agency-led push to protect workers

By Matt Bracken

Legislative branch sees boost for modernization in government spending package

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Insights

Rebuilding the digital bedrock of government

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Building a future-ready federal workforce

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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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Modernizing government services with cloud agility

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Balancing security and service in government contact centers

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

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How modern cloud partnerships help agencies deliver smarter public services

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Podcasts

A special interview with Federal CIO Greg Barbaccia

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The Trump administration’s cyber strategy is targeted for a January release

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Agency software-buying bill advances in the House

By FedScoop Staff

How AI is helping agencies turn fragmented data into real-time intelligence

By Haywood Talcove

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Agency software-buying bill advances in the House

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House passes SBA modernization bill linked to failed platform rollout

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SAP expands government partnership with OneGov deal

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US nuclear security agency seeks information on AI for national security

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

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Why Congress must reauthorize the Technology Modernization Fund

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

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Energy restructure includes fusion, AI and quantum offices

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Ending fraud, waste and abuse requires true financial management transformation

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Lawmakers eye liquid cooling tech to solve AI data center problems

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

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

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