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Today β€” 23 July 2026All News – Federal News Network

After years of digital transformation efforts, does government know what digital success looks like?

"This is an opportunity to show that government can deliver in new ways because at this point we've got nothing left to lose," said Merici Vinton.

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House committee considers options for avoiding future government shutdowns

Lawmakers aired broad bipartisan frustration at the gridlock that has prevented on-time appropriations for years but differed on the specifics of how to fix it.

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The Capitol is seen under gray skies on the thirteenth day of the government shutdown, in Washington, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Nobody likes talking about long-term care, but waiting could cost more

"The cost of healthcare services don't rise like regular inflation. It's about twice the rate of inflation," said Thiago Glieger.

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Resident Eleanor Garrison, left, talks with director of nursing Cheri Place-Chafin in her room Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, at Arbor Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center in Opelika, Ala. Coronavirus cases have dropped at U.S. nursing homes and other long-term care centers over the past few weeks, offering a glimmer of hope that studies and health officials link to various factors, including the start of vaccinations, the easing of a post-holiday virus surge and better prevention. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Yesterday β€” 22 July 2026All News – Federal News Network

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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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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A new Commerce Dept policy pits privacy and transparency against access to information

"These data contain within it a lot of information that has policy implications, economic development, transportation infrastructure," said Paul Schroeder.

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FEMA’s chief financial officer was unlawfully fired, judge rules

The case centers on former FEMA chief financial officer Mary Comans. She was fired without cause last year.

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FILE - A sign for the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pictured at FEMA headquarters, April 20, 2020, in Washington. (Al Drago/The New York Times via AP, Pool)

Space Force welcomes first part-time guardians

Eighteen Air Force Reservists became the Space Force's first part-time troops, as the service debuts a more flexible way to serve.

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First Guardians in part-time work roles join Space Force

An IG audit found the VA tool used to determine police staffing levels had serious gaps

"I think we're already seeing the fruits of that in the secretary's announcement and some other changes that have gone about," said Cheryl Mason.

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