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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.

How probationary firings are ‘devastating’ to cyber, national security; In light of court rulings, some fired probationary employees are being reinstated

Rob Joyce emphasized during a House hearing how important probationary employees are to NSA efforts to counter China and other threats in cyberspace. And, fired probationary employees…

11 hours ago

The FedScoop team shares insights on federal IT news coverage under Trump 2.0

The FedScoop news team shares how they’re approaching this new normal, the stories they’re following, what’s ahead and how readers can get in touch to share their…

1 day ago

Katie Arrington named acting DOD CIO; Is DOGE using AI? A legal nonprofit wants to know

Katie Arrington was announced Monday as the Pentagon's official "Performing the Duties of the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer." And, a legal organization that’s challenged the…

2 days ago

18F shutters, leaving agencies without a key partner in digital transformation; GSA tells agencies to terminate contracts with top-10 consulting firms

On early Saturday morning, the General Services Administration eliminated the 18F program. And, Acting GSA Administrator Stephen Ehikian said agencies haven’t taken enough action to terminate contracts…

3 days ago

Customs and Border Protection is exploring use of Elon Musk’s Starlink; DOD leadership orders components to scrub DEI content across websites, social media

CBP is the latest agency eyeing use of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service. And, the DOD has ordered all components to scrub DEI materials from their…

Feb 28, 2025

Trump order calls for creation of DOGE-linked agency payment-tracking systems; OPM signals broad agency layoffs, reorganization in new memo

President Trump's latest DOGE execute order calls for the creation of IT systems to track spending at agencies. And, more widespread layoffs are coming, according to an…

Feb 27, 2025

Nearly two dozen technologists quit USDS, saying DOGE demands ‘are not compatible with the mission’; Rep. Connolly demands OPM rescind guidance opening CIOs to possible politicization

Twenty-one USDS members are resigned this week after being asked to participate in DOGE's efforts. And, Rep. Gerry Connolly wants OPM to rescind its guidance reclassifying CIO…

Feb 26, 2025

Top military cyber advisors share what’s next in the zero-trust journey

We’ve got an exclusive look at a panel on military cybersecurity from the recent Zero Trust Summit featuring Air Force’s Wanda Jones Heath and Navy’s Ann Marie…

Feb 25, 2025