U.S. federal agencies are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence, reporting thousands of use cases and investing billions of dollars into the technology. While these numbers suggest strong progress, experts argue that simply deploying AI tools does not equate to meaningful transformation. The real challenge lies in integrating AI into everyday operations in a way that delivers…
The Department of Homeland Security is taking a massive step toward modernizing its medical data infrastructure. Federal contracting records recently revealed the launch of a highly anticipated $100 million Blanket Purchase Agreement. This massive ICE shared EHR BPA aims to permanently consolidate, upgrade, and secure the electronic health record systems utilized by top federal immigration…
The federal technology landscape is facing a significant potential shakeup as the White House proposes controversial new procurement rules. A recently floated Trump admin contractor policy aims to explicitly limit the ability of private software vendors to dictate or restrict how federal departments deploy their products, specifically targeting the rapidly expanding field of artificial intelligence.…
A senior cybersecurity executive from IBM has surfaced as a potential candidate to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), following renewed uncertainty around the agency’s leadership. According to multiple sources, Tom Parker, a security services leader with roughly two decades of industry experience, is being considered by the administration as a possible nominee.…
Government technology and national security firm Peraton has appointed Bridget Coulon as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), signaling a strategic push to strengthen its workforce and organizational capabilities. In this role, Coulon will lead the company’s talent and HR strategy, focusing on aligning workforce development with business growth and mission delivery. The appointment…
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) reported a sharp rise in disclosed federal artificial intelligence use in 2025, with publicly listed AI applications increasing by nearly 70% compared to the previous year. The updated government-wide inventory documents roughly 3,600 AI use cases across dozens of agencies, offering one of the most comprehensive views yet…
Recent federal court decisions have opened a new legal pathway for federal employees fired without cause during the Trump administration. Judges ruled that such workers can bypass traditional administrative appeal channels like the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and instead take their claims directly to federal court. The most prominent case involves former Justice Department…
York Space Systems has announced a $355 million acquisition of satellite communications terminal maker All.Space, marking another major step in its expansion strategy following its recent public listing. The deal, structured as a mix of cash and stock, reflects York’s ambition to vertically integrate key technologies and strengthen its position in the fast-growing space and…
NASA is raising the ceiling of its National Aeronautics and Space Administration Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program from $2.6 billion to $4.2 billion, a substantial $1.6 billion boost that underscores growing momentum behind U.S. lunar exploration. The increase would be executed through a sole-source contract modification and is designed to ensure continuity in commercial…
Space defense startup True Anomaly has secured $650 million in Series D funding, pushing its valuation to roughly $2.2 billion and bringing total capital raised since 2022 to over $1 billion. The raise marks one of the largest recent financings in defense-tech and underscores growing investor appetite for national security-focused space companies. A Major Bet…