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federalnewsnetwork.com > commentary > 2026 > 02 > securing-commercial-satellite-networks-a-national-security-imperative

Securing commercial satellite networks: A national security imperative

1+ hour, 38+ min ago  (154+ words) As bipartisan senators reintroduce the Satellite Cybersecurity Act, the urgency to safeguard the nation's commercial satellite networks has never been greater. While traditional kinetic threats, such as missiles or anti-satellite weapons, remain concerning, the more significant risks often lie in…...

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federalnewsnetwork.com > artificial-intelligence > 2026 > 02 > anthropic-refuses-to-bend-to-pentagon-on-ai-safeguards-as-dispute-nears-deadline

Trump orders all federal agencies to phase out use of Anthropic technology

2+ hour, 5+ min ago  (1039+ words) Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company "cannot in good conscience accede" to the Defense Department's demands Trump's comments came just over an hour before the Pentagon's deadline for Anthropic to allow unrestricted military use of its AI technology or…...

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federalnewsnetwork.com > veterans-affairs > 2026 > 02 > as-ai-transforms-the-workforce-a-new-report-finds-veterans-may-have-an-edge

As AI transforms the workforce, a new report finds veterans may have an edge

1+ day, 4+ min ago  (448+ words) "Veterans are already extremely well positioned to transition into roles that have low likelihood for disruption due to AI," Charlotte Creech said. Terry Gerton Charlotte, I'm very excited to talk about this report, because, as you might know, one of…...

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federalnewsnetwork.com > commentary > 2026 > 02 > empowering-public-service-frontline-readiness-for-a-new-era-of-modernization

Empowering public service: Frontline readiness for a new era of modernization

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (398+ words) The Equifax Social Services Outlook Index highlights how frontline workers view technology as a vital partner in simplifying complex processes. The survey found that 100% of respondents expect their workplace efficiency to improve in 2026. This unanimous confidence signals a predisposition toward…...

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federalnewsnetwork.com > agency-oversight > 2026 > 02 > pentagon-eyes-2028-to-deliver-much-delayed-background-investigation-system

Pentagon eyes 2028 to deliver much-delayed background investigation system

3+ day, 10+ min ago  (848+ words) Lawmakers remain concerned about a now decade-long effort to replace legacy background investigation systems with modern technologies and processes. The Defense Department's next-generation background investigation system has made some progress after facing lengthy delays and cost overruns, but the Government…...

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federalnewsnetwork.com > cybersecurity > 2026 > 02 > secret-service-focusing-on-card-skimming-fraud-as-part-of-financial-protection-mission

Secret Service focusing on card skimming fraud as part of financial protection mission

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (278+ words) "When it comes to law enforcement and especially this effort, it's a whole-community approach. The Secret Service can't do it alone," Michael Peck said. Terry Gerton Most of us know the Secret Service from either what we see on TV…...

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federalnewsnetwork.com > commentary > 2026 > 02 > ai-is-producing-exploits-faster-than-we-can-patch

AI is producing exploits faster than we can patch

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (575+ words) In operational technology environments where patching timelines are long, the speed of AI-developed exploits poses a grave risk to critical infrastructure. The most important detail in recent reporting on the VoidLink Linux malware framework is how fast it was built....

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federalnewsnetwork.com > ask-the-cio > 2026 > 02 > army-tackling-its-achilles-heel-of-it-modernization

Army tackling its ‘Achilles heel’ of IT modernization

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (473+ words) Leo Garciga, the Army's chief information officer, said the move toward enterprise services is changing the culture of system development to be more adaptable. Leo Garciga, the Army's chief information officer, called legacy business systems the Achilles heel of every…...

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federalnewsnetwork.com > hiring-retention > 2026 > 02 > opm-tweaks-clarifies-federal-hiring-rules-for-college-students

OPM tweaks, clarifies federal hiring rules for college students

3+ day, 23+ hour ago  (864+ words) A final rule from OPM lets agencies continue hiring certain students to temporary paid positions, but with a few changes attempting to add flexibility. A federal hiring authority that aims to make it easier for agencies to recruit college students…...

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federalnewsnetwork.com > contracting > 2026 > 02 > the-biosecure-act-is-coming-and-no-contractor-is-as-biotech%e2%80%91free-as-they-think

The BIOSECURE Act is coming, and no contractor is as “biotech‑free” as they think

4+ day, 15+ min ago  (537+ words) "[O]ur companies have until June of 2028 to get there. That should not be a sigh of relief. That should be a, oh my gosh, we've got a lot of work," said Major. Terry Gerton There is a part of…...