Grace Dille MeriTalk Grace Dille is MeriTalk's Managing Editor covering the intersection of government and technology.
Hugging Face Hack Signals New Cyber Reality, FedRAMP Director Says Jul 24, 2026 | 3:20 pm The Hugging Face breach is prompting calls from federal officials and lawmakers for stronger AI security and faster cyber defenses. […]
VA Awards $1.6B Salesforce Contract to Expand AI, Modernize Veteran Services Jul 24, 2026 | 5:00 am The VA will use a $1.6 billion enterprise agreement with Salesforce to expand AI capabilities to improve veteran care and reduce administrative burdens across the department. […]
FedRAMP Cybersecurity Service Accepts First Employee Amid Hiring Challenges Jul 23, 2026 | 3:33 pm FedRAMP Director Pete Waterman said the program accepted its first rotational employee as its new Cybersecurity Service begins taking shape, even as hiring challenges slow efforts to recruit cloud security experts. […]
Walkinshaw Eyes FedRAMP Reauthorization to Build on 20x Reforms Jul 23, 2026 | 3:13 pm The Virginia congressman said lawmakers should use the 2027 reauthorization to strengthen FedRAMP while preserving rigorous security standards. […]
Lawmakers, Experts Offer Competing Fixes to End Government Shutdowns Jul 22, 2026 | 3:42 pm A House hearing highlighted competing ideas to prevent future government shutdowns, including automatic continuing resolutions and changes to congressional budgeting rules. […]
CAISI Director Chris Fall Stepping Down Jul 22, 2026 | 3:38 pm Chris Fall’s departure marks the second leadership change at CAISI in three months as the Trump administration grapples with rapidly advancing frontier AI models. […]
SHI International Bets on New DC Collaboration Hub to Fuel Federal Growth Jul 22, 2026 | 9:00 am SHI executives say the Washington hub will connect agencies with industry experts and technology partners to help shape modernization strategies. […]
NNSA Selects Amentum for AI Data Center Project Jul 21, 2026 | 3:17 pm The proposed project would pair a 1-gigawatt AI data center with dedicated on-site power generation as DOE expands its push to build AI infrastructure. […]
Trump Administration Eyes Sanctions Over Chinese AI Model ‘Theft’ Jul 21, 2026 | 3:12 pm Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration is weighing sanctions against Chinese AI firms over allegations they distilled U.S. models, signaling a tougher approach ahead of bilateral AI talks. […]
DOJ: Federal Employees Can Download TikTok on Government Devices Jul 20, 2026 | 3:33 pm DOJ says changes to TikTok’s ownership and data governance eliminate the legal basis for the government-wide ban, though agencies retain discretion over device policies. […]