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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 chooses spy agency official Troy Meink for Air Force secretary; OpenAI’s GPT-4o gets green light for top secret use in Microsoft’s Azure cloud

Trump announced his pick to lead the Department of the Air Force on Thursday. And OpenAI's GPT-4o is now available for top-secret use cases.

4 days ago

White House finalizes OPEN Government Data Act guidance, restarts CDO Council; Biden’s final stab at cyber policy is officially here

On Wednesday, the White house issued a pair of data-focused memos. And on Thursday, Biden signed his much anticipated final cyber executive order.

5 days ago

Biden takes a final stab at AI policy with EO focused on infrastructure; Melvin Brown II named OPM CIO

The Biden administration issued a last-minute executive order on AI infrastructure. And OPM has a new IT chief.

6 days ago

Part 2 of FedScoop’s exit interview with USDS leader Mina Hsiang

Hsiang shares exclusive insights as she closes out her time as administrator of the tech crisis team.

Jan 14, 2025

A Senate Republican wants to track computer usage of agency teleworkers; What Deputy Defense Secretary Hicks is prioritizing during the presidential transition

Sen. Joni Ernst introduced legislation as her latest attempt to combat federal telework. And, details on how Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks is spending her final…

Jan 13, 2025

White House launches a cybersecurity label program for consumers; Biden signs the Government Service Delivery Improvement Act into law

The White House officially launched its EnergyStar-like label for consumer cybersecurity. And, a new law will require OMB to appoint a “Federal Government Service Delivery Lead.”

Jan 8, 2025

An exit interview with USDS Administrator Mina Hsiang

FedScoop caught up with Mina Hsiang for her parting thoughts as she departs the role of USDS administrator.

Jan 7, 2025

OPM CIO Guy Cavallo announces his retirement; DOD’s CDAO exposes ‘biases that could impact the military’s healthcare system’ with a new generative AI pilot

Longtime federal IT leader Guy Cavallo is leaving government. And the CDAO takes on potential AI biases in military healthcare.

Jan 6, 2025