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OPM launches Tech Force to recruit technologists to government

An initial cohort of 1,000 people will serve in agency roles for two years. Roughly 25 companies — including Microsoft, Palantir and xAI — are partners on…

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House passes agency software-buying bill, waits on Senate again

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Federal contractor claims background checks missed red flags on twins accused of agency breaches

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Bipartisan House bill asks agencies to label AI-generated content

The goal of the legislation is to maintain trust and strengthen transparency in government communications, the bill’s sponsors say.

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Treasury hub for financial management services has room to grow, GAO says

The watchdog’s look at the Financial Management Marketplace found major jumps in agency usage — but more needs to be done following a March executive order.

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Energy official emphasizes tempo, accountability in reaching key Genesis Mission goals

“We just have to act like our life depends on it,” Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil said during a House hearing Wednesday.

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New bill aims to narrow AI hiring gap between government and industry

Bipartisan, bicameral legislation would overhaul agency and OPM hiring practices for artificial intelligence and tech talent.

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Trump administration outlines details for centralized HR effort

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NNSA leans on TMF funds to make progress on Genesis Mission goals

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Trump’s management agenda targets eliminating waste, leveraging tech

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Environmental groups to Congress: Take a timeout on AI data centers

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Tech talent, authority to operate among federal CIO’s 2026 priorities

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Transportation Department sees modernization as key to fighting fraud

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Peraton to oversee multi-billion dollar FAA air traffic control modernization

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OPM ‘loyalty question’ pushes potential agency applicants away, court documents show

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Federal worker unions allege State Department RIFs violate shutdown resolution

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Labor-focused Senate bill seeks better data on AI’s workforce impact

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Palantir quietly lands in Education Department through foreign funding portal

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Amid AI boom, Senate Democrats eye agency-led push to protect workers

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Legislative branch sees boost for modernization in government spending package

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Foreign service officers pursuing legal action after State moves forward with RIFs

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