The agency wants automation tools to improve efficiency amid an increasing volume of requests, but advocates of transparency and accountability have concerns. Read more by @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social: fedscoop.com/dhs-foia-pro...
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Last week, the Energy Department hosted its first Genesis Mission Summit in Washington, D.C., where officials provided updates on the initiative’s progress. FedScoop’s @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social was there to report on the latest developments. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8mL...
Months past the deadline, the agency has generally filled in its risk management sections for high-impact use cases, but it also walked back some deployment statuses and sunset others. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social Read more: fedscoop.com/dhs-updated-...
The Department of Homeland Security unit continues to build out its tech stack for in-the-field agents, focusing on identity verification via biometrics. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social fedscoop.com/dhs-ice-agen...
ICE to spend $25M on iris recognition technology
The Department of Homeland Security unit continues to build out its tech stack for in-the-field agents, focusing on identity verification via biometrics.
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ICE and Homeland Security Investigations plan to spend up to $100 million over the next five years on Cellebrite's digital forensics hardware and software tools. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social fedscoop.com/dhs-cellebri...
DHS units to re-up contract with controversial mobile device data extractor
ICE and Homeland Security Investigations plan to spend up to $100 million over the next five years on Cellebrite's digital forensics hardware and software tools.
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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-...
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.
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“The deadline for federal agencies to implement risk management practices for high-impact AI use cases — or terminate them — has come and gone, but a handful of departments are still working to complete their requirements.” fedscoop.com/federal-agen... @fedscoop.bsky.social
AI risk management deadline hits federal agencies. Not all were ready.
DHS and DOJ are among the agencies lagging behind those that have publicly posted updated AI inventories, per OMB requirements, and outlined changes to FedScoop.
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The proposed fiscal year 2027 spending package would trim funding of the key oversight unit at a time when calls for accountability and transparency at DHS are mounting. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social fedscoop.com/dhs-white-ho...
White House wants to downsize DHS inspector general office
The proposed fiscal year 2027 spending package would trim funding of the key oversight unit at a time when calls for accountability and transparency at DHS are mounting.
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The DHS is poised to pour funds into surveillance technology projects this year amid signs of lagging governance. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social & @timstarks.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oty8... | fedscoop.com/dhs-surveill...
DHS-built surveillance apparatus to surge in year ahead, documents show
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Four former NSA chiefs worry that a systemic numbness to cyberattacks has exposed the U.S. economy and its institutions to ever-widening threats. The retired four-star military officials worry the worst day in cyber is yet to come. cyberscoop.com/former-nsa-c...
Former NSA chiefs worry American offensive edge in cybersecurity is slipping
A systemic numbness to cyberattacks has exposed the U.S. economy and its institutions to ever-widening threats. Retired four-star military officials worry the worst day in cyber is yet to come.
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In an analysis of publicly available contract forecasts, DHS outlines its plan to award hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts in 2026 that expand surveillance capabilities. @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social reports on @fedscoop.bsky.social fedscoop.com/dhs-surveill...
DHS-built surveillance apparatus to surge in year ahead, documents show
The agency is expanding detection and tracking technology projects while simultaneously loosening the reins on oversight.
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Two sources tell FedScoop the personnel changes are part of a broader effort to consolidate IT and cybersecurity functions at DHS headquarters. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social & @derekbjohnson.bsky.social fedscoop.com/dhs-it-leade...
DHS CISO, deputy CISO exit amid reported IT leadership overhaul
Two sources tell FedScoop the personnel changes are part of a broader effort to consolidate IT and cybersecurity functions at DHS headquarters.
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Despite reports to the contrary, Todd Lyons said the agency is not surveilling American citizens or building a database of detractors. fedscoop.com/ice-dhs-data...
Acting ICE director denies existence of database tracking US citizens
Despite reports to the contrary, Todd Lyons said the agency is not surveilling American citizens or building a database of detractors.
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From searches of mobile devices to facial recognition, the Homeland Security division has nearly doubled its use cases since July 2025, according to the Wednesday report. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social & @madialder.bsky.social fedscoop.com/dhs-ai-inven...
ICE drives AI use case growth within Homeland Security
From searches of mobile devices to facial recognition, the Homeland Security division has nearly doubled its use cases since July 2025, according to the Wednesday report.
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An agency official says challenges are coming into focus as NSF positions itself as a “collaborative” and “complementary” player in the Energy Department-led Genesis Mission. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social fedscoop.com/nsf-ai-agend...
NSF’s AI agenda: Aiding Genesis Mission, breaking down adoption barriers
An agency official says challenges are coming into focus as NSF positions itself as a “collaborative” and “complementary” player in the Energy Department-led Genesis Mission.
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The initial phase is designed to validate core AI concepts and will inform the design of the broader initiative, a spokesperson told FedScoop. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social fedscoop.com/nnsa-aws-ai-...
NNSA taps AWS for $10M Genesis Mission pilot
The initial phase is designed to validate core AI concepts and will inform the design of the broader initiative, a spokesperson told FedScoop.
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The Department of Homeland Security aims to boost drone-tracking infrastructure and detection technologies ahead of the FIFA World Cup and America 250 events. via @lindseywilkinson.bsky.social fedscoop.com/dhs-fema-fif...
FEMA doles out $250M to 11 states in counter-drone push
The Department of Homeland Security aims to boost drone-tracking infrastructure and detection technologies ahead of the FIFA World Cup and America 250 events.
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RTX and Indra will help the agency replace more than 600 radars by June 2028 to create a ""surveillance backbone,” according to the Monday announcement. fedscoop.com/faa-air-traf...
FAA picks radar partners as part of air traffic overhaul
RTX and Indra will help the agency replace more than 600 radars by June 2028 to create a "surveillance backbone,” according to the Monday announcement.
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The federal government contractor admits it made multiple mistakes in the hiring and firing of Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter. via @mattkapko.com cyberscoop.com/opexus-backg... | www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHNk...
Opexus claims background checks missed red flags on twins accused of insider breach
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The Trump administration launched a new governmentwide hiring program Monday aimed at filling technology hiring gaps in federal agencies with workers who will serve in two-year stints. via @madialder.bsky.social & @mirandanazzaro.bsky.social fedscoop.com/opm-launches...
OPM launches Tech Force to recruit technologists to government
An initial cohort of 1,000 people will serve in agency roles for two years. Roughly 25 companies — including Microsoft, Palantir and xAI — are partners on the initiative.
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Amid digital transformation efforts, technology leaders at the agency are working to optimize resources, improve efficiency and integrate AI. fedscoop.com/dot-moderniz...
Transportation Department sees modernization as key to fighting fraud
Amid digital transformation efforts, technology leaders at the agency are working to optimize resources, improve efficiency and integrate AI.
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As AI adoption continues to expand across the federal government, lawmakers are considering different avenues for agencies to best evaluate the technology’s effects on the workforce. 🤖 The AI Workforce Prepare Act seeks to do just that. @fedscoop.bsky.social 📰➡️ fedscoop.com/senate-bill-...
Members of the House Homeland Security Committee warned Apple and Google execs in letters Friday of “serious risks” to DHS personnel. fedscoop.com/homeland-sec...
Republicans want Big Tech to stop hosting DHS enforcement-tracking apps
Members of the House Homeland Security Committee warned Apple and Google execs in letters Friday of “serious risks” to DHS personnel.
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The $28 million-plus investment will go toward projects that leverage machine learning, data sharing, AI infrastructure and more. fedscoop.com/nnsa-tmf-fun...
NNSA leans on TMF funds to make progress on Genesis Mission goals
The $28 million-plus investment will go toward projects that leverage machine learning, data sharing, AI infrastructure and more.
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“We just have to act like our life depends on it,” Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil said during a House hearing Wednesday. fedscoop.com/doe-house-he...
Energy official emphasizes tempo, accountability in reaching key Genesis Mission goals
“We just have to act like our life depends on it,” Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil said during a House hearing Wednesday.
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Federal agencies would be blocked from distributing AI-generated content without disclosures or review under a new bipartisan bill. 🏛️ 🤖 Full scoop from @fedscoop.bsky.social's Lindsey Wilkinson 📰 ➡️ fedscoop.com/bipartisan-h... #Congress #AI #Regulation #GovTech