Fed needs to be proactive on cyber risks from AI models, nominee says In his Senate confirmation hearing, Kevin Warsh said the Federal Reserve should be forward-looking and reform-oriented when it comes to AI models like Anthropic’s Mythos.

In his Senate confirmation hearing, Kevin Warsh said the Federal Reserve should be forward-looking and reform-oriented when it comes to AI models like Anthropic’s Mythos. via @mattbracken.bsky.social fedscoop.com/kevin-warsh-...

FAA tech teams to partner with AI vendors on customized ATC software While the project is currently unfunded, the Department of Transportation unit is already working with three providers.

While the project is currently unfunded, the Department of Transportation unit is already working with three providers. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social fedscoop.com/dot-faa-atc-...

Agriculture Department kicks off $300M Palantir deal on IT, national security work The blanket purchase agreement is a “continuation” of work that Palantir has done with the agency, company execs told FedScoop, including on USDA’s “One Farmer, One File” initiative.

The blanket purchase agreement is a “continuation” of work that Palantir has done with the agency, company execs told FedScoop, including on USDA’s “One Farmer, One File” initiative. via @mattbracken.bsky.social fedscoop.com/palantir-dea...

Berkeley Lab’s Dr. Patrick Huck on operationalizing data for discovery YouTube video by FedScoop

How do you make data #AI-ready? "AI-ready #data requires operationalizing pipelines embedded with scientists. We must bridge the workforce gap with dedicated teams for data engineering and platform technologies." – LBNL's Patrick Huck on scaling scientific data for discovery

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House Democrats want OPM, OMB to halt plans to collect federal worker health data A coalition of lawmakers said the Trump administration’s plans to require insurers to hand over federal worker data could put those employees in jeopardy.

A coalition of lawmakers said the Trump administration’s plans to require insurers to hand over federal worker data could put those employees in jeopardy. via @madialder.bsky.social fedscoop.com/house-democr...

Energy's Chris Wright sees ‘growing’ opposition to artificial intelligence as ‘very real’ risk YouTube video by FedScoop

The Energy Department might be all in on AI, but the increasing apprehension among the American public poses a challenge, according to Secretary Chris Wright. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmGc... | fedscoop.com/doe-budget-h...

Energy secretary sees ‘growing’ opposition to AI as 'very real' risk The agency, as well as the broader administration, is trying to change the public perception of AI, according to DOE’s Chris Wright.

The agency, as well as the broader administration, is trying to change the public perception of AI, according to DOE’s Chris Wright. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social fedscoop.com/doe-budget-h...

AI helping downsized CFTC run smoother than ever, chairman claims Michael Selig told House Agriculture Committee members that the agency, down 20% from fiscal 2024, is “adequately staffed” to monitor markets, thanks in part to tech.

Michael Selig told House Agriculture Committee members that the agency, down 20% from fiscal 2024, is “adequately staffed” to monitor markets, thanks in part to tech. via @mattbracken.bsky.social fedscoop.com/cftc-chair-m...

The surveillance law Congress can’t quit — and can’t explain YouTube video by FedScoop

Congress overhauled Section 702 in 2024 with 56 changes. Now, as the law nears expiration, supporters and critics can’t even agree on what the numbers show.
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The surveillance law Congress can't quit — and can't explain Congress is debating whether to extend Section 702 surveillance powers, but two years after major reforms, there's little agreement on what they've achieved.

Congress overhauled Section 702 in 2024 with 56 changes. Now, as the law nears expiration, supporters and critics can’t even agree on what the numbers show. @timstarks.bsky.social on the (now fast-moving) Section 702 issues cyberscoop.com/section-702-...

DHS moves forward on autonomous surveillance towers at the border The agency has had four vendors pass an "autonomy test," Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said during a budget hearing Thursday.

The agency has had four vendors pass an "autonomy test," Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said during a budget hearing Thursday. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social fedscoop.com/dhs-budget-b...

OPM is floating hundreds of Tech Force candidates to agencies The federal human capital agency distributed its third shared certificate of applicants Wednesday, bringing the vetted candidate pool to more than 700, the agency confirmed.

The federal human capital agency distributed its third shared certificate of applicants Wednesday, bringing the vetted candidate pool to more than 700, the agency confirmed. via @madialder.bsky.social fedscoop.com/opm-is-float...

IRS chief tells receptive Republicans, doubting Democrats that tech spurred ‘most successful filing season’ ever Frank Bisignano told the Senate Finance Committee that advanced technology has made up for massive staff cuts, saying the agency has had “less people and better results.”

Frank Bisignano told the Senate Finance Committee that advanced technology has made up for massive staff cuts, saying the agency has had “less people and better results.” via @mattbracken.bsky.social fedscoop.com/irs-ceo-fran...

DOE launches AI testbed to evaluate models for energy operations Lawrence Livermore National Lab and the Energy Department’s CESER office designed the platform to assess vulnerabilities and risks.

Lawrence Livermore National Lab and the Energy Department’s CESER office designed the platform to assess vulnerabilities and risks. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social fedscoop.com/doe-ai-testb...

xAI is working to get Grok approved for wider government use YouTube video by FedScoop

xAI is working to get Grok approved for wider government use. And, a top Energy official says the agency needs ‘a lot more’ funding to reach Genesis Mission goals.
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US DOGE Service is alive and growing, organization official says Chase Ausley, a director within the USDS stationed at CMS, told FedScoop the organization has roughly 90 employees across agencies and is “actively growing.”

Chase Ausley, a director within the USDS stationed at CMS, told FedScoop the organization has roughly 90 employees across agencies and is “actively growing.” via @madialder.bsky.social fedscoop.com/us-doge-serv...

State Department eyes agentic AI for taking on ‘high-volume workflows’ The agency’s acting chief data and AI officer said State is in the “exploration stage” of agentic AI, focusing on guardrails and reducing administrative burden.

The State Department is currently “at an exploration stage” with agentic AI that includes discussions about guardrails and how to leverage it as an executive assistant for “high-volume workflows,” a top agency tech official said Tuesday. via @mattbracken.bsky.social fedscoop.com/state-depart...

Energy needs ‘a lot more’ funding to reach Genesis Mission goals, official says While a specific dollar amount remains elusive, the agency is rallying Congress and industry for more resources to fuel the initiative centered on AI, quantum and high-performance computing.

Funding has emerged as a key factor in determining whether the Department of Energy can keep pace with its ambitious Genesis Mission timeline, according to Carl Coe, the agency’s chief of staff. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social fedscoop.com/doe-genesis-...

Grok-maker xAI gets USDA backing in pursuit of FedRAMP High authorization YouTube video by FedScoop

The company behind the controversial generative AI tool wants to continue building adoption momentum as usage spreads across federal agencies.
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Agencies fall short on documenting AI acquisition best practices, GAO says A new report from the congressional watchdog found that agencies are not “systematically collecting lessons learned from AI acquisitions.”

A new report from the congressional watchdog found that agencies are not “systematically collecting lessons learned from AI acquisitions.” fedscoop.com/agency-ai-pr...

Navy to use underwater drones to help clear Iranian mines from Strait of Hormuz YouTube video by FedScoop

In a social media post Saturday, U.S. Central Command announced that underwater drones will join the mine clearance effort. www.youtube.com/watch?v=buzn... | defensescoop.com/2026/04/11/s...

Transportation Department targets gamers in ATC hiring push YouTube video by FedScoop

The agency is focusing on attracting early career professionals for the technical role as its annual hiring window for air traffic controllers draws near.
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Former federal technologists tap public meetings for data in new AI venture GroundVue is leveraging AI to help policymakers gain insights from public meetings while writing social goodness into its operational structure.

GroundVue is leveraging AI to help policymakers gain insights from public meetings while writing social goodness into its operational structure. via @madialder.bsky.social fedscoop.com/former-feder...

Grok-maker xAI gets USDA backing in pursuit of FedRAMP High authorization The company behind the controversial generative AI tool wants to continue building adoption momentum as usage spreads across federal agencies.

The company behind the controversial generative AI tool wants to continue building adoption momentum as usage spreads across federal agencies. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social
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DOD officially launches new Economic Defense Unit to mesh military aims with global financial sway YouTube video by DefenseScoop

The EDU director will oversee the hub as the deputy secretary’s principal advisor for economic competition across the Defense Department. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1wK... | defensescoop.com/2026/04/10/d...

Social Security database added to Treasury’s fraud-checking system Treasury’s Do Not Pay service, which helps agencies and states verify identities and eligibility before issuing payments, now includes the SSA’s massive Numident database.

Treasury’s Do Not Pay service, which helps agencies and states verify identities and eligibility before issuing payments, now includes the SSA’s massive Numident database. fedscoop.com/treasury-do-...

Transportation Department targets gamers in ATC hiring push The agency is focusing on attracting early career professionals for the technical role as its annual hiring window for air traffic controllers draws near.

The agency is focusing on attracting early career professionals for the technical role as its annual hiring window for air traffic controllers draws near. fedscoop.com/transportati...

EPA has major role to play in Trump’s ‘AI capital of the world’ plans The White House wants to cut the EPA’s budget by more than half while giving the agency $200M+ for AI. Some wonder how that squares with its environmental mission.

The White House wants to cut the EPA’s budget by more than half while giving the agency $200M+ for AI. Some wonder how that squares with its environmental mission. fedscoop.com/white-house-...

Justice wants $110.3M to boost zero-trust cybersecurity in fiscal 2027 After falling victim to the SolarWinds breach in 2020, Justice has worked to implement a zero-trust cybersecurity architecture, but saw its funding for cyber cut by $108 million in fiscal 2024.

After falling victim to the SolarWinds breach in 2020, Justice has worked to implement a zero-trust cybersecurity architecture, but saw its funding for cyber cut by $108 million in fiscal 2024. fedscoop.com/justice-want...

OMB gave every agency more than a year to implement risk management practices for high-impact AI use cases. @fedscoop.bsky.social reached out to 28 federal agencies for an update. 👀 🔍 🤖

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