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The Daily Scoop Podcast

We discuss the latest news and trends facing government leaders on such topics as technology, management and workforce. The program will explore headlines of the day as well as in depth discussions with top executives in both government and industry.

Trump admin eyes new model for TMF in 2026; Pentagon begins recruiting its next cohort of disruptive defense acquisition fellows

The administration proposes that agencies “sweep” unused money to send to the TMF instead of calling on Congress for annual appropriations.

1 day ago

Border agency taps ‘chatCBP’ to assist workforce; Democrats call on DHS to reinstate Cyber Safety Review Board membership

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is implementing an AI chatbot called “chatCBP” for its workforce, following in the footsteps of similar federal government creations like DHSChat and…

3 days ago

As Musk exits government, Hegseth gives DOGE team more influence on Pentagon contracting

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a new memo this week empowering the DOGE team at the Pentagon to provide more input on contracting.

May 30, 2025

Former 18F employees file appeal of DOGE firings; Fannie Mae partners with Palantir on mortgage fraud detection

In a class-action appeal, the terminated members say GSA lacked a “valid reason” for firing them and targeted them as an act of “retaliation” for their political…

May 29, 2025

Supreme Court halts orders directing DOGE document production; DHS cuts off access to ChatGPT and other commercial AI

DOGE won’t have to turn over information while the justices review the appeal.

May 27, 2025

Remembering the legacy of the late Gerry Connolly; The White House is reviewing the nation’s biometrics operation

A contributor to key federal tech legislation during his nearly two-decade career on Capitol Hill, including FITARA and the law that produced the Technology Modernization Fund, Connolly…

May 21, 2025

The global race to AI

Ylli Bajraktari, president and CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project

May 20, 2025

GAO thwarts DOGE attempt to set up a team in the watchdog; DOGE could target OPM breach identity protections

The congressional watchdog told staff it’s “not subject to DOGE or Executive Orders” after the White House efficiency group attempted to set up shop within the agency.

May 19, 2025