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Pentagon‑funded study testing whether autonomous oxygen therapy can take lifesaving care out of medics’ hands
Pentagon‑funded study testing whether autonomous oxygen therapy can take lifesaving care out of medics’ hands
"I think it has both implications for the civilian setting, particularly in longer transport or resource-limited areas," Dr. Adit Ginde said.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Pentagon‑funded study testing whether autonomous oxygen therapy can take lifesaving care out of medics’ hands
Defense Department says it’s cutting ties with Harvard University
Defense Department says it’s cutting ties with Harvard University
Hegseth said the department will be reviewing its relationships with other schools in the coming weeks.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Defense Department says it’s cutting ties with Harvard University
The clock runs down on DHS funding as lawmakers look for a path out of another shutdown fight
The clock runs down on DHS funding as lawmakers look for a path out of another shutdown fight
"They just can't seem to get to a middle ground on these reforms related to ICE and the border patrol," said Mitchell Miller.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The clock runs down on DHS funding as lawmakers look for a path out of another shutdown fight
Industry Exchange Cyber 2026: Veeam’s Mark Bentkower on why cyber resilience demands much more than response automation
Industry Exchange Cyber 2026: Veeam’s Mark Bentkower on why cyber resilience demands much more than response automation
Want resilience? Then, have a backup and recovery plan — and test it, advises the Veeam technologist.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Industry Exchange Cyber 2026: Veeam’s Mark Bentkower on why cyber resilience demands much more than response automation
Industry Exchange Cyber 2026: OPSWAT’s Michael Arcamone on why there’s no such thing as ‘too much’ network visibility
Industry Exchange Cyber 2026: OPSWAT’s Michael Arcamone on why there’s no such thing as ‘too much’ network visibility
By integrating tracking tools and adding deep analysis, it’s possible to achieve zero trust and cybersecurity in the AI age, OPSWAT chief strategy officer says.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Industry Exchange Cyber 2026: OPSWAT’s Michael Arcamone on why there’s no such thing as ‘too much’ network visibility
Industry Exchange Cyber 2026: Tanium’s Melissa Bischoping on why cyber operations are the next big target for autonomy
Industry Exchange Cyber 2026: Tanium’s Melissa Bischoping on why cyber operations are the next big target for autonomy
AI-enabled tools will help consolidate, dedupe and analyze data faster to speed machine and human decision-making, Tanium’s security product design chief says.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Industry Exchange Cyber 2026: Tanium’s Melissa Bischoping on why cyber operations are the next big target for autonomy
Decision to cancel CIO-SP4 had nothing to do with protests
Decision to cancel CIO-SP4 had nothing to do with protests
NITAAC will begin the process of moving its CIO-SP3 governmentwide acquisition contract to GSA in the coming months.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Decision to cancel CIO-SP4 had nothing to do with protests
Why Identity Attack Paths are a major issue for government agencies
Why Identity Attack Paths are a major issue for government agencies
I know from personal experience that improving AD security will make a meaningful difference in the security posture of our government.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Why Identity Attack Paths are a major issue for government agencies
17 veterans died by suicide per day in 2023, new report finds
17 veterans died by suicide per day in 2023, new report finds
More than half of veterans who died by suicide did not receive VA health care in the last year of their life.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:17 PM
17 veterans died by suicide per day in 2023, new report finds
FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say
FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say
FEMA at the start of January abruptly stopped renewing employment contracts for a group of staffers known as Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery employees.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:03 PM
FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say
How far can DoD contract enforcement go without undercutting small‑business programs?
How far can DoD contract enforcement go without undercutting small‑business programs?
"[B]eing prepared to make the case that their contract serves the department's mission and the war fighter and delivers good value for the price," Ramish said.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM
How far can DoD contract enforcement go without undercutting small‑business programs?
OpenAI expands its work with the Department of Energy
OpenAI expands its work with the Department of Energy
"There's been a long running partnership where we are really invested in how our tools can contribute to scientific discovery," James Hairston said.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:48 PM
OpenAI expands its work with the Department of Energy
OMB seeks to once again empower agency CIOs
OMB seeks to once again empower agency CIOs
Federal CIO Greg Barbaccia outlined his focus areas around three big buckets people and culture, compliance and policy and technical projects and modernization.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:33 PM
OMB seeks to once again empower agency CIOs
The G-Fund’s silent erosion: Why the “safest” fund in the TSP may be costing you money
The G-Fund’s silent erosion: Why the “safest” fund in the TSP may be costing you money
Learn more about why the G-Fund has successfully protected principal, but failed to protect purchasing power.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:03 PM
The G-Fund’s silent erosion: Why the “safest” fund in the TSP may be costing you money
Trump administration could pour trillions into Golden Dome that is unlikely to work
Trump administration could pour trillions into Golden Dome that is unlikely to work
“People in the national security community are deeply concerned about the cost ... the insurmountable viability issues facing it," Gabe Murphy said.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Trump administration could pour trillions into Golden Dome that is unlikely to work
Trump administration advances plan to strip job protections from career federal employees
Trump administration advances plan to strip job protections from career federal employees
A Schedule Policy/Career final rule aims to make it easier to fire some career employees. About 94% of comments on OPM's initial proposal opposed the change.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Trump administration advances plan to strip job protections from career federal employees
Golden Dome defense initiative could cost $3.6 trillion over the next 20 years
Golden Dome defense initiative could cost $3.6 trillion over the next 20 years
The group Taxpayers for Common Sense argues the effort faces “insurmountable” technical hurdles that could prevent it from reliably defending the country.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Golden Dome defense initiative could cost $3.6 trillion over the next 20 years
CISA tells agencies to identify, upgrade unsupported edge devices
CISA tells agencies to identify, upgrade unsupported edge devices
CISA's new binding operational directive comes amid persistent concerns about nation-state adversaries targeting end-of-service edge devices, like routers.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:47 PM
CISA tells agencies to identify, upgrade unsupported edge devices
Why primary source collection is the future of threat intelligence
Why primary source collection is the future of threat intelligence
The value of intelligence doesn’t come from how much data you have. It comes from how quickly and clearly you can turn that data into action.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Why primary source collection is the future of threat intelligence
What the executive order on marijuana reclassification means for security clearance holders
What the executive order on marijuana reclassification means for security clearance holders
If reclassification of marijuana were to occur, security clearance holders would still need to consider a multitude of factors.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:02 PM
What the executive order on marijuana reclassification means for security clearance holders
With patent reform back on the table, Tillis says the stakes for American innovation couldn’t be higher
With patent reform back on the table, Tillis says the stakes for American innovation couldn’t be higher
"There's a smart, sustainable, respectful way to implement deportation policy, and there's the dumpster fire that's occurring in Minnesota," said Sen. Tillis.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:02 PM
With patent reform back on the table, Tillis says the stakes for American innovation couldn’t be higher
Are federal programs doing enough to prevent fraud?
Are federal programs doing enough to prevent fraud?
"We're really developing the risk tolerance. There is always going to be a certain amount of fraud or improper payments in any program," Hannah Padilla said.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Are federal programs doing enough to prevent fraud?
Lawmakers form new caucus to advocate for federal workforce reforms
Lawmakers form new caucus to advocate for federal workforce reforms
The launch of the bicameral Federal Workforce Caucus comes after a year of major changes to the career civil service under the Trump administration.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Lawmakers form new caucus to advocate for federal workforce reforms
Fraudulent research is costing taxpayers millions and undermining scientific integrity
Fraudulent research is costing taxpayers millions and undermining scientific integrity
By exploiting weaknesses in affiliations, citations and publication credibility, bad actors in research are securing federal grants.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Fraudulent research is costing taxpayers millions and undermining scientific integrity
VHA saw the highest uptick in law enforcement staffing from 2020-2024, GAO finds
VHA saw the highest uptick in law enforcement staffing from 2020-2024, GAO finds
GAO’s report doesn’t cover the last year when the Department of Homeland Security recruited a record number of immigration enforcement and Border Patrol agents.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:48 PM
VHA saw the highest uptick in law enforcement staffing from 2020-2024, GAO finds