Justin Doubleday

3 days ago | federalnewsnetwork.com | Justin Doubleday

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is mostly known for leading the State Department these days. But his unusual dual appointment as acting Archivist of the United States – and his ability to carry out key record-keeping responsibilities – are also coming under increased scrutiny, most recently as part of the “Signal-gate” controversy. Leaders in the Trump administration, including Rubio, are currently being sued by nonprofit American Oversight for allegedly violating federal records laws.

6 days ago | federalnewsnetwork.com | Justin Doubleday

The Transportation Security Administration is developing an internal artificial intelligence chatbot, while also relying on its innovation lab to do “hands-on” tests of different AI use cases. Kristin Ruiz, deputy chief information officer at TSA, said the agency’s IT office has focused on training and educating its existing personnel on artificial intelligence, while partnering with other Department of Homeland Security components and industry.

1 week ago | federalnewsnetwork.com | Justin Doubleday

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has inked a last-minute funding extension for a key cyber vulnerability management program. CISA’s contract with MITRE to manage the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, or CVE, program was set to expire on Wednesday. But after an outcry from the cybersecurity community, CISA executed an 11-month option period for MITRE’s contract on Tuesday night.

1 week ago | federalnewsnetwork.com | Justin Doubleday

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has cancelled a contract project aimed at filling talent gaps by improving the recruitment and retention of people with autism and other neurodivergent conditions. The contract’s termination upends a years-long effort, started under the first Trump administration, to recognize neurodiversity across the federal government.

1 week ago | federalnewsnetwork.com | Justin Doubleday

Tens of thousands of Department of Homeland Security employees have until Monday night to decide whether to voluntarily step away from their jobs, and in many cases, long careers at DHS. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sent details of the offer to DHS employees on Monday, April 7, in an email, “Reshaping of the DHS Workforce.” The “Workforce Transition Program” gives DHS employees who want to leave three options: deferred resignation, early retirement or a voluntary separation payment.