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Space Force doesn’t know how many personnel it needs, watchdog finds

GAO found that the service hasn't established a process to accurately determine its personnel needs and doesn't have a workforce plan to guide future growth.Β 

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FedRAMP and Identity Security: Why federal organizations are consolidating identity security platforms

Identity security consolidation helps federal agencies reduce risk, cut costs and strengthen Zero Trust by unifying governance, access and AI controls.

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Can the right kind of data predict mission success?

"I always say if performance matters, it's not a unnecessary tool. If performance is a report card, it's just a waste of time," said John Mullins.

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The government needs to do more to measure agency performance

"Going two years without a review would be like flying blind without having the information that's key to how the agency is performing," said Lori Atkinson.

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Iran war operational costs climb over $37 billion

The new estimate includes the cost of the war to date as well as expenses like meal pay that are anticipated through the end of the fiscal year.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Government measures compliance, but does accountability help programs succeed?

"I would love to see more happen with the actual outcomes and move the GPRA indicators to have more of an outcome orientation," said Dr. Abraham Wandersman.

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Fragmented but converging AI security standards

AI governance isn’t a destination; it is an ongoing process of learning, adapting and refining.

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As agencies rethink cybersecurity requirements, how will they manage AI risks?

"GSA seems very receptive to additional feedback to refine the clause before they finalize it," said Dan Ramish.

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DoD pauses CMMC, but contractors still have obligations

"The CMMC program is just a certification program on top of the security controls that are still required and will be required," said Eric Crusius.

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Why federal agencies need a β€˜trust but verify’ AI strategy

As budgets shrink, AI poses a real opportunity for federal agencies to improve efficiency, strengthen resilience and modernize operations.

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Two airports opt into TSA’s new privatization model

The first two airports have elected to participate in TSA's "Gold+" initiative, which allow private contractors to manage both staff and technology.

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Travelers are screened at a security checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Friday, March 27, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

After returning to the office, federal employees report low productivity, morale

In a Federal News Network online survey, over three-quarters of respondents said they are less productive now than they were prior to returning to the office.

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Army overhauls career survey, gives leaders real-time insight into retention trends

β€œThis data is a dynamic diagnostic tool, which drives immediate resource allocation and institutional policy shifts," an Army spokesman said.

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U.S. Army Cpt. Webb, from the 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, reenlists on Fort Bragg, NC, April 4, 2025. Webb reenlisted for another terms in front of his family and fellow officers.
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Traditional verification methods are not who we thought they were

Agencies need modern, independently tested verification tools that can detect deepfake injection and operate quickly in high-volume environments.

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