Policy
Lawmakers demand answers about $620M Pentagon loan to firm tied to Trump Jr.
In a letter, a group of Democratic Congress members wrote that ProPublica’s reporting on the deal “reveals a staggering level of corruption and influence.”
Policy
Trump strips civil-service protections from thousands of feds
Defense, State, DHS positions among those converted to at-will jobs.
Policy
Trump's choice of acting intel chief threatens fragile surveillance-powers deal
If William Pulte's appointment is not rescinded, Senate Democrats say, it could sink an extension of FISA Section 702.
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Maximus Podcast Episode 1: Data Readiness for Mission Resilience
Data is a strategic asset, and it’s the operational backbone of mission execution.
Policy
New bill aims to regulate military uses of AI
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand also wants to establish a clear chain of human accountability for AI on the battlefield.
Breaking News
Policy
Trump signs business-friendlier version of AI executive order
The order asks for just a month of pre-publication access to advanced models, not the 90 days of an earlier draft.
Science & Tech
Desert e-bike race ‘the perfect’ place to test military-vehicle AI
GDIT, AWS to outfit Baja 1000 race team with predictive-logistics gear.
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Turning data into decisions: A new model for federal cybersecurity
Data is the driver of modern government.
Science & Tech
Thanks largely to robots, Ukraine is now talking about winning, not just surviving
Uncrewed and autonomous systems—and the willingness to adapt to them—have neutered Russian advantages.
Policy
Ready, fire, aim: Pentagon cut workforce with little analysis before or since
Defense officials concurred with GAO that lessons should be drawn—but gave no indication they will be.
Science & Tech
The Navy wants next-generation munitions, so it’s spending millions on innovation hubs
The service is teaming up with industrial park-builder ACMI to create an energetics facility in Maryland.
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Science & Tech
Q&A with SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Frank Donovan
"I don't really care about platforms. I care about autonomous warfare," says the former leader of the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group.
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Policy
Cyber Force? Senator pushes to create service branch under the Army
Ideas for a cyber service have been floated before. Some experts argue now is the right time.
Defense Systems
Software patches from Army hackathon going straight to troops in CENTCOM
Project Jailbreak is helping to get contractors open up their systems to each other.
Threats
Data brokers are helping enemies target US troops. The Pentagon must step up, lawmakers say
Commercial location data has been used to "target or surveil U.S. personnel in theater,” CENTCOM says.
Defense Systems
Army’s data-merging cell needs a few years to untangle the mess
The pilot program runs through September, after which the Army will need to officially fund and staff it to keep it going.
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Policy
Iran war needs an inspector general, senator notes
The law says an IG must be appointed when an “overseas contingency operation” surpasses 60 days.
Defense Systems
The Navy used drones to sink a retired warship
Lessons from the SINKEX are shaping the service’s plans to buy and fight.
Science & Tech
How the Pentagon plans to spend $50 billion on drone warfare
As new drone startups proliferate, Pentagon and military leaders outline their priorities for building “drone dominance."
Policy
House draft of defense policy bill leaves some of Trump admin’s top priorities unfunded
The draft bill doesn’t include reconciliation dollars.
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Threats
Iran’s hackers are coordinating more closely: Israeli cyber leader
Yossi Karadi is seeking access to advanced models like Anthropic’s Mythos to help defend Israeli government networks.
Policy
HASC still waiting for updated E-7 Wedgetail funding request
‘We would like to see that budget amendment,” one senior staffer said.
Policy
OPM proposes requiring all feds to sign an NDA
Experts warned the measure, when combined with the federal HR agency’s new power to target employees’ suitability for federal employment, creates a new pathway for Trump administration officials to purge those deemed insufficiently loyal to the president.
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