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  1. FAA Details ATC Modernization Progress, Addresses Staffing Challenges
    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Congress Wednesday it is expediting modernization of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) systems, aiming to complete the overhaul by late 2028, and drawing skepticism from lawmakers over safety risks and staffing challenges. 
  1. CISA Opens 100 Cyber Roles for Students Through CyberCorps Program
  2. AI, Quantum Speed Up Cyber Threats, Experts Warn
  3. NIST Prepares OSCAL 1.4, Expands AI and Digital Twin Features
  4. USAF Innovation Director Outlines AI Trust Challenges
  5. Senate Confirms Isaacman as Next NASA Chief
  6. AI, ‘Assume Breach’ and Data-Layer Security: Inside FSIs’ New Supply Chain Playbook

People

  1. VA Names Lawrence Acting CIO as Department Shifts IT Leadership
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has tapped Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence to serve as acting chief information officer (CIO) and assistant secretary for information and technology.
  1. Round 2: Isaacman Shifts NASA Focus to Moon
  2. Senate Confirms Correll as USSTRATCOM Chief
  3. Cyber Command Taps Reid Novotny as New AI Chief
  4. Bredenkamp Takes Helm of NGA
  1. Garfield Jones Leaves CISA, Joins QuSecure
  2. Longtime CIO Gary Washington Departs USDA
  3. Zimmer Named Permanent DOE CIO
  4. Pentagon CAPE Nominee Vows to Modernize Systems

Progress

  1. Coast Guard
    Coast Guard to Roll Out Digital Strategy in Coming Weeks
    The U.S. Coast Guard plans to roll out its digital transformation strategy within the next few weeks, aiming to shift the service from largely analog processes to a fully digital military organization, a senior official said during a recent panel session.
  1. GSA’s GO.gov to Connect All Civilian Agencies Within 18 Months
  2. CBP Moves Toward Quantum Readiness in 2026 Push
  3. Elastic Partners With CISA on $130M Cyber Platform
  4. NIST Releases Fresh Draft for Security Checklist Users, Developers
  1. GAO Flags Gaps in DOD Testing Policies
  2. Lawmakers Question VA’s EHRM Program Cost Estimate as April Restart Nears
  3. The Federal AI Evolution: Top Takeaways From GTC DC
  4. SOCOM Seeks Agentic AI Demos

Policy

  1. Senate Passes FY26 Defense Policy Bill
    The Senate today passed the fiscal year (FY) 2026 defense authorization bill, voting 77-20 to send the measure to President Donald Trump, who has said he will sign it.
  1. Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Expand Employee Tech Skills
  2. Rep. Garbarino Says Cyber Information-Sharing Bill Faces Hurdles
  3. New Bill Seeks Oversight of VA’s $1B Digital Spending
  4. House Passes SAMOSA Act to Rein In Federal Software Spending
  1. OMB Orders Agencies to Ensure AI Is ‘Truthful’ and ‘Unbiased’ by Spring
  2. Trump Signs Order to Preempt State AI Laws and Push Single Federal Framework
  3. Pentagon UAP Briefings Added in NDAA
  4. Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Create Tech and AI Talent Hiring Teams