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  1. Trump Launches ‘Genesis Mission’ to Supercharge AI-Driven Science
    President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday afternoon to boost artificial intelligence (AI)-powered research and development by turning government data into scientific discoveries. 
  1. Democrats Slam Vought as CFPB Cybersecurity Craters
  2. DISA Adds 12-Month Extension to SWAM Contract
  3. Lawmakers Move to Boost Access to AI-Powered Medical Devices
  4. Commerce’s Vulnerability Disclosure Program ‘Not Fully Effective,’ OIG Says
  5. Army, Northeastern University Team Up on 3D-Printed Material for Electronics
  6. DOGE Is No Longer a ‘Centralized Entity,’ OPM Director Says

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    Senate Confirms Correll as USSTRATCOM Chief
    The U.S. Senate on Thursday, Nov. 20, confirmed Vice Adm. Richard Correll as the new commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), a key position overseeing the nation’s nuclear forces. The confirmation also includes Correll’s promotion to four-star admiral.
  1. Cyber Command Taps Reid Novotny as New AI Chief
  2. Bredenkamp Takes Helm of NGA
  3. Garfield Jones Leaves CISA, Joins QuSecure
  4. Longtime CIO Gary Washington Departs USDA
  1. Zimmer Named Permanent DOE CIO
  2. Pentagon CAPE Nominee Vows to Modernize Systems
  3. Dhamer Urges Agile Innovation in Defense Planning
  4. Senate Confirms Wilsbach as Next Air Force Chief of Staff

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    GAO: Workers’ Digital Surveillance Safeguards Are Disappearing
    Since entering office in January, the Trump administration has begun rolling back federal agency actions meant to protect workers from harmful digital surveillance, a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found. 
  1. CISA Looks to Expand AI Use to Speed Testing, Streamline Security
  2. Nonpartisan Review Finds Trump Transition Skirted Safeguards, Risking Agency Data
  3. ICE Turns to AI, Cyber Talent Program to Accelerate Tech Hiring
  4. Kim Departs GSA’s Login.gov as Director
  1. Space Force to Complete 15-Year Force Design in 2025, Publish in 2026
  2. NRO Director: Commercial Partnerships Boost Space Capabilities
  3. NTIA Approves First Set of Finalized BEAD Proposals
  4. Coast Guard Seeks AI for Acquisition Upgrade

Policy

  1. New Bill Would Fund AI Training in Medical Schools
    A grant program would annually make $1 million available for medical schools that build artificial intelligence (AI) literacy programs under legislation introduced Wednesday by House Democrats.  
  1. Saltzman Details Space Force Plans for Acquisition Overhaul
  2. FCC Rolls Back Cybersecurity Rules for Telecom Companies
  3. Senators Push NSA to Build AI Security Playbook
  4. Lawmakers Say Cyber Threat-Sharing Law Likely Won’t Pass Alone
  1. House Passes Bills to Renew Cyber Grants and Counter Threats From China
  2. Noem Says Some TSA Workers to Receive $10K Bonuses
  3. Army Launches Major Overhaul of Acquisition Process
  4. Cyber Grant Program Gets Short-Term Extension After Shutdown