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US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department The three acts of ideologically inspired violence in the last week have laid bare the heightened terrorism threat.

US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department

Navy adjusts rollout of enterprise safety reporting system after shutdown delays "Once RMI is fully implemented, there will be full visibility and transparency of the data," the Naval Safety Command said.

Navy adjusts rollout of enterprise safety reporting system after shutdown delays

Many DHS employees miss first full paychecks as shutdown continues As the DHS shutdown drags on, federal employees who are continuing to work across the department, without pay, are feeling the financial strain firsthand.

Many DHS employees miss first full paychecks as shutdown continues

A politicized federal workforce harms every American Each of us relies on the work of federal employees, and when corrupt politics drive decisions, we all suffer.

A politicized federal workforce harms every American

A smaller IRS staff could mean a longer wait for returns "For the people who are supposed to process filings, they missed their hiring target by 98%. That means delayed returns," said Julie Siegel.

A smaller IRS staff could mean a longer wait for returns

VA ordered to restore AFGE contract under federal judge’s temporary order The VA is likely to appeal the decision, and an appeals court recently found similar retaliation claims unconvincing in a separate case.

VA ordered to restore AFGE contract under federal judge’s temporary order

Navy bolsters platforms with 5G, eyes ship-to-ship connections The Navy is continuing a yearlong push to embed fifth-generation wireless technologies across its systems and installations.

Navy bolsters platforms with 5G, eyes ship-to-ship connections

Applications open for program that helps Navy and Marine Corps families pay for school "It's been 60 years that this program has been helping thousands of our spouses and children pursue higher education," Rear Admiral retired Dawn Cutler said.

Applications open for program that helps Navy and Marine Corps families pay for school

Democratic leaders want answers about DOGE’s activities at Social Security The senator’s push comes after reports that DOGE’s access to Social Security systems put Americans’ personal information at risk.

Democratic leaders want answers about DOGE’s activities at Social Security

A year after mass layoffs, Education Dept keeps handing off its programs to other agencies An Education Department spokeswoman said the FY 2026 appropriations bill “does not preclude the department" from moving core programs to other agencies.

A year after mass layoffs, Education Dept keeps handing off its programs to other agencies

OPM’s Kupor defends Schedule Policy/Career, as finalization nears In an interview with Federal News Network, the OPM director also detailed the Trump administration's perspective on coming performance management overhauls.

OPM’s Kupor defends Schedule Policy/Career, as finalization nears

DoD to evaluate ‘external’ CMMC risks A new GAO report found the Pentagon hasn't fully fleshed out the risks of relying on the private sector to implement the CMMC program.

DoD to evaluate ‘external’ CMMC risks

National security acquisition overhaul: Industry can play a positive role Moving forward, it’s not just the government’s job to ensure reform success — industry has a shared responsibility to make it work.

National security acquisition overhaul: Industry can play a positive role

DPAA’s family update mission searches for answers worldwide "Our mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and the nation," Col. Derek Rankin said.

DPAA’s family update mission searches for answers worldwide

Americans seeking a way out of the Middle East are once again turning to Congressional caseworkers "Hopefully this type of crisis situation is a little bit of a nudge to Congress to say we can play this role, we should play this roll," Anne Meeker said.

Americans seeking a way out of the Middle East are once again turning to Congressional caseworkers

How new law enforcement pay rates affect federal retirees "A lot of times the payroll offices are not updated with the new pay adjustment by the time they mail out or deposit those ... payments," Tammy Flanagan said.

How new law enforcement pay rates affect federal retirees

DHS nominee gets his day in the Senate next week The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has scheduled Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation hearing for the morning of March 18.

DHS nominee gets his day in the Senate next week

A kaleidoscope of global threats—and an underprepared U.S. public health agency "I can't emphasize enough: You don't want to be figuring this out during the emergency. You need to move quickly and save lives," Mary Denigan-Macauley said.

A kaleidoscope of global threats—and an underprepared U.S. public health agency

After weeks of delay, OPM mails remaining tax forms to federal retirees OPM told federal retirees who requested paper 1099-R forms that the remaining documents were being mailed this week, and should arrive within five days.

After weeks of delay, OPM mails remaining tax forms to federal retirees

Social Security watchdog opens probe into alleged misuse of data by ex-DOGE employee SSA’s inspector general informed the leadership of four congressional committees that it was launching the probe after receiving an anonymous complaint.

Social Security watchdog opens probe into alleged misuse of data by ex-DOGE employee

EOs likely to drive cyber strategy actions The new national cyber strategy is short in length and on details, leaving many speculating what comes next for cyber policy actions.

EOs likely to drive cyber strategy actions

CMS’s two-pronged approach to crushing fraud, waste, abuse Kim Brandt, CMS’s chief operating officer and deputy administrator, said AI tools are helping the agency stop money from going out the door to fraudsters.

CMS’s two-pronged approach to crushing fraud, waste, abuse

A sudden change to how VA evaluates disabilities triggers swift backlash "There are people who believe if you have this advanced prosthetic, you're no longer disabled," Carl Blake said. "That's something we certainly cannot abide."

A sudden change to how VA evaluates disabilities triggers swift backlash

Army launching first operational makerspace in Europe "When we say innovation, we mean soldiers solving our biggest problems," said Maj. Ron White. "This is about driving tangible readiness for the warfighter."

Army launching first operational makerspace in Europe

Microsoft backs Anthropic, urging a judge to halt Pentagon’s actions against AI company Microsoft, in a legal filing, is challenging Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's action last week to shut Anthropic out of military work.

Microsoft backs Anthropic, urging a judge to halt Pentagon’s actions against AI company

Senate confirms new leader of CYBERCOM and NSA The two organizations have been without a permanent leader since April, when President Donald Trump fired Gen. Timothy Haugh from the role.

Senate confirms new leader of CYBERCOM and NSA

DoD, Anthropic now face legal, operational reckoning "I've never heard of an order being used anything like this way. It has obviously nothing to do with national security interests," Zach Prince said.

DoD, Anthropic now face legal, operational reckoning

IRS phase-out of paper checks leaves some taxpayers waiting months for refunds The National Taxpayer Advocate estimates that over 10 million taxpayers previously received their IRS refund as a paper check.

IRS phase-out of paper checks leaves some taxpayers waiting months for refunds

Feds with Benefits: Healthcare affordability part 2 — How supplemental benefits from your FEHB plan can put money back in your pocket Many FEHB, FEDVIP and Medicare Advantage plans offered by FEHB carriers include supplemental benefits that can help lower your out‑of‑pocket healthcare costs.

Feds with Benefits: Healthcare affordability part 2 — How supplemental benefits from your FEHB plan can put money back in your pocket

As military AI divide widens, here’s one path for agentic systems "Agentic AI is a tool in the tool set, and what that means is you must begin with the end in mind. What is the end result we're seeking here?" Tim White said.

As military AI divide widens, here’s one path for agentic systems