The Daily Scoop Podcast DOD cuts mandatory cybersecurity training; Federal judiciary touts cyber work after major breach The changes are to be “implemented expeditiously,” per Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s directive. Oct 6, 2025 By FedScoop Staff
(Photo by YE AUNG THU/AFP via Getty Images) For US government, use of unapproved communications tools during foreign travel isn’t a new issue In some cases, federal agencies have permitted the use of Signal, the encrypted messaging app used by top Trump officials to discuss attack plans. Apr 8, 2025 By Rebecca Heilweil Madison Alder Caroline Nihill
The Daily Scoop Podcast CISA completed its election security review but won’t make the results public; Secretary Hegseth issues a new directive on DOD software acquisition Critics said the decision creates broad uncertainty among other stakeholders who work to protect elections. And, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a new memo to Pentagon leaders… Mar 10, 2025 By FedScoop Staff