Artificial intelligence may help the Navy’s financial managers untangle decades of systems

By: Terry Gerton

14 September 2026 at 16:45

"I think from, to a large degree, we are data hoarders, and we have so much data that we don't know what to do with it," said Greg Koval.

Expert Edition: Cybersecurity at machine speed: AI, zero trust and quantum readiness

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By: wfedstaff

14 September 2026 at 16:04

Explore insights from CISA, NSA, OMB, GSA, DLA and industry experts on securing government missions at machine speed — in our new e-book.

The White House just changed the quantum game. Here’s what it means for national security.

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By: commentators

11 September 2026 at 18:29

For federal civilian agencies, the post-quantum cryptography migration clock is now ticking toward a major accountability deadline.

Remembering the 9/11 attacks: 25 years later

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10 September 2026 at 19:02

Federal News Network asked readers who were in federal agencies on 9/11 to share their experiences of that day, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

An American flag is unfurled at the Pentagon in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at sunrise on the morning of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. The American flag is draped over the site of impact at the Pentagon. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The Pentagon’s push for a clean audit is reshaping how it manages money and systems

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By: Terry Gerton

10 September 2026 at 15:02

"I think that a lot of what it's going to take to get to a clean opinion is going to be some bold moves, some bold change," said Rich Brady.

FILE - The Pentagon is viewed from the window of an airplane Aug. 27, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Russia’s military spending hits a record 44% of its budget

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By: Dylan Malyasov

9 September 2026 at 06:27

Russia spent a record 44% of its federal budget on the military in the first half of 2026, according to calculations published by Janis Kluge, a research fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, based on data from Russia’s Finance Ministry. Direct military spending totaled 10.7 trillion rubles, about $125 billion at […]

Federal Leader’s Guide to the CFO: Fiscal Service’s Justin Marsico on helping CFOs prevent fraudulent payments

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By: Jason Miller

4 September 2026 at 15:52

The executive director for financial integrity at the Bureau of Fiscal Service says new data sources are stopping improper payments sooner.

SBA is redesigning its digital services around the people who use them

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By: Terry Gerton

2 September 2026 at 15:54

"Having one doorway in so that a small business can find everything that they need from [SBA] was incredibly important," said Hartley Caldwell

Opportunity Zones attracted billions in investment, but how successful were they?

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By: Terry Gerton

2 September 2026 at 14:37

"There's no centralized listing anywhere of the investments or the projects that are being funded and subsidized," said Jessica Lucas-Judy.

Construction continues on the Wolfspeed factory in Siler City, N.C., on March 26, 2024. The new factory will soon produce advanced wafers for computer chips. Automaker Vinfast is scheduled to open a factory next year. Both projects stem in large part from incentives that Biden signed into law. Biden has campaigned on how his policies helped pump hundreds of billions of dollars in private and federal investment into companies. But so far, the investments haven’t significantly swayed a public concerned about inflation. (AP Photo/Josh Boak)

OPM’s overhauls to FEVS pose both opportunities and risks, workforce experts say

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By: Drew Friedman

1 September 2026 at 18:42

For some, making FEVS an agency-specific survey is a welcome change. But questions remain about a tight timeline, limited resources and lack of experience.

The quantum attack surface is bigger than it seems

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1 September 2026 at 17:53

Federal agencies need to recognize that the quantum attack surface extends far beyond the cryptographic systems currently prioritized for migration.

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For years, the defense industrial base was a future problem. Now it’s a production problem.

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By: Terry Gerton

1 September 2026 at 14:19

"We want more and larger firms in the defense industrial base so that we have more competition," said David Norquist.

FILE - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Brown, right, with the 436th Aerial Port Squadron, checks pallets of 155 mm shells ultimately bound for Ukraine, April 29, 2022, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The U.S. is sending another $400 million to Ukraine, pushing needed ammunition and generators to Ukraine from its own stockpiles, which will allow the aid to get to Ukraine faster than if the Pentagon procured the weapons from industry., getting needed heat and additional air defenses to Kyiv as winter sets in. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

OMB lays out two-year move to single sign-on using Login.gov

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By: Jason Miller

31 August 2026 at 18:24

OMB laid out a series of deadlines over the next two years for agencies to transition many of their citizen-facing websites to the shared service.

Deepfake facial recognition, AI security systems, and cyber login protection. Ideal for fintech, smart banking, network industry, and surveillance to prevent fraud and ensure identity verification.

Congress returns next week faces a mountain of legislation, and fewer easy options available

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By: Terry Gerton

31 August 2026 at 15:36

"It's easier if there's a little bit of distance between you and the vote, or if you're not running for re-election or not on the ballot," said Loren Duggan.

The U.S. Capitol, center, is seen with the Supreme Court of the United States, left, and the Library of Congress, right, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

OPM calls for wider AI adoption in federal hiring process

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By: Drew Friedman

27 August 2026 at 18:54

Without increasing AI use, agencies may be compromising the effectiveness and efficiency of the federal hiring process, OPM said in a memo to agency leaders.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: The Theodore Roosevelt Federal Building headquarters of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management is seen on February 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. Elon Musk, tech billionaire and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and his aids have been given access to federal employee personal data and have allegedly locked out career civil servants from the OPM computer systems. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

CISA wants agencies to maximize ‘insight’ from cyber data logging

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By: Justin Doubleday

25 August 2026 at 17:03

CISA's new guide will help agencies meet a November deadline for submitting cyber logging plans that need to prioritize quality, instead of just quantity.

CISA issues guidance for agencies to improve cybersecurity data logging

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By: Michele Sandiford

21 August 2026 at 15:43

CISA said agencies will be able to achieve priority logging capabilities that support continuous event monitoring, threat hunting, incident response and more.

Golden Dome cost estimate draws Pentagon pushback

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By: Rachel Cohen

20 August 2026 at 18:57

The disagreement highlights the confusion, both within government and in public, about how one of the Trump administration's highest priorities would work.

Military’s newest branch sees significant funding increase for missile defense programs

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By: Michele Sandiford

19 August 2026 at 16:32

Another $12.1 billion is contingent upon Congress passing another reconciliation package, which faces a difficult path in the Senate.

The Postal Service has long delivered ballots. Increasingly, policymakers want more say in the process.

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By: Terry Gerton

19 August 2026 at 15:43

"Congress really needs to decide what the Postal Service is doing on behalf of everybody in this country and fund them appropriately," said Elena Patel.

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