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Congress is heading into a busy legislative stretch, even as larger questions hang over its future
Congress is heading into a busy legislative stretch, even as larger questions hang over its future

Lawmakers return for a packed two‑week work period, with several major bills queued up for action. At the same time, unresolved redistricting fights …

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From the battlefield to the benefits system: how government decisions during war echo long after service ends
From the battlefield to the benefits system: how government decisions during war echo long after service ends

At stake in the Bagram bombing case is whether contractors retain broad immunity when supporting military operations and how much legal distance the …

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Native-American firms raise alarm bells over 8(a) program delays
Native-American firms raise alarm bells over 8(a) program delays

The number of contract awards to 8(a) small businesses are down across the government. But Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian-owned …

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Most IRS staff involuntarily detailed to taxpayer services put on extended tour of duty
Most IRS staff involuntarily detailed to taxpayer services put on extended tour of duty

IRS employees temporarily reassigned to cover frontline work during this year’s filing season will stay on these assignments a while longer. The agen…

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You can buy better tools, but that alone won’t get you to perfect cyber security
You can buy better tools, but that alone won’t get you to perfect cyber security

Cyber spending often focuses on new platforms and advanced defenses. But experience shows those investments fall short when organizational practices,…

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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, May 8, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, May 8, 2026

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

What does the FCC have to do with cyber security? You can buy better tools, but that alone won’…

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What does the FCC have to do with cyber security?
What does the FCC have to do with cyber security?

From emergency alerts to disaster communications, the systems that keep the public informed depend on secure communications networks. Here to explain…

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CISA tells critical organizations to prepare for cyber outages
CISA tells critical organizations to prepare for cyber outages

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is urging water, power and other critical infrastructure organizations to prepare to operate wit…

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DoD strikes deals with major tech firms to deploy AI on classified networks
DoD strikes deals with major tech firms to deploy AI on classified networks

The Defense Department has struck deals with some of the nation’s largest technology companies to deploy their advanced artificial intelligence capab…

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Public Service Recognition Week often thanks people for what they do. This year, one national effort is asking  how the country understands public service
Public Service Recognition Week often thanks people for what they do. This year, one national effort is asking how the country understands public service

At a moment when trust in government is closely tied to how work actually gets done, the National Academy of Public Administration is treating recogn…

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