Cybersecurity training no longer an annual requirement for Army soldiers and civilian workers
03/27/2026 | 6 mins.
In today's Federal Newscast, the Army is changing the requirements for cybersecurity and privacy training. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Senate Democrats want answers from AI companies about how their working with the Pentagon
03/26/2026 | 5 mins.
In today's Federal Newscast, Senate Democrats are expanding their investigation into how the Defense Department is using artificial intelligence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Human capital issues at the top of many agencies' lists of management challenges
03/25/2026 | 5 mins.
In today's Federal Newscast, the vast majority federal agencies are facing major human capital challenges. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
With leadership changes happening at DHS, members of Congress want to make sure the proper records are retained
03/24/2026 | 6 mins.
In today's Federal Newscast, lawmakers want to make sure the Department of Homeland Security holds onto the records from outgoing officials. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Senate proposal would limit how the Defense Department can use AI technology
03/23/2026 | 5 mins.
In today's Federal Newscast, a Democratic lawmaker seeks to put guardrails around the Pentagon’s use of artificial intelligence in military operations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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