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.

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...

OPM drops Claude, adds Grok and Codex to AI use disclosure YouTube video by FedScoop

The Office of Personnel Management removed Claude and added Grok and Codex in an update to its public disclosure of AI use cases dated Wednesday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkBk... | fedscoop.com/opm-drops-cl...

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.

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...

Tech talent, authority to operate among federal CIO’s 2026 priorities In an interview with FedScoop, federal CIO Greg Barbaccia addressed the status of the tech workforce, methodology of consolidation, and current structure of the DOGE.

In an interview with FedScoop, federal CIO Greg Barbaccia addressed the status of the tech workforce, methodology of consolidation, and current structure of the DOGE. via @madialder.bsky.social fedscoop.com/tech-talent-...

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Counter-drone World Cup plans include deputization of state, local law enforcement In lieu of congressional action, U.S. officials are planning to train and deputize state and local partners to address authority gaps for counter unmanned aircraft systems.

ICYMI from me: U.S. officials are moving to deputize state and local law enforcement partners for counter-drone activities ahead of the 2026 World Cup in an attempt to address a gap in legal authorities. fedscoop.com/counter-dron...

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Russ Vought on X: "The RIFs have begun." / X The RIFs have begun.

Russ Vought says RIFs have begun. OMB spox tells
@madialder.bsky.social the RIFs are "substantial, but didn't provide further details. @fedscoop.bsky.social
x.com/russvought/s...

Data error causes already RIF’d State Department workers to get furlough info That included notifications that roles were “excepted” during a shutdown. A spokesperson pointed to “minor data” discrepancies, which the agency worked to fix.

That included notifications that roles were “excepted” during a shutdown. A spokesperson pointed to “minor data” discrepancies, which the agency worked to fix. via @madialder.bsky.social fedscoop.com/data-error-r...

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Statistics, public data leaders condemn Trump’s order to fire BLS commissioner One group, whose leadership includes two former BLS commissioners, called on Congress to respond immediately and investigate her removal.

Statistics, public data leaders condemn Trump’s order to fire BLS commissioner. One group, whose leadership includes two former BLS commissioners, called on Congress to respond immediately and investigate her removal via @madialder.bsky.social fedscoop.com/statistics-p...

Thanks for having me! This was such a thought provoking discussion

Grok for gov? GitHub shows GSA interest in Elon Musk AI tool A GSA spokesperson told FedScoop the agency welcomes all American companies who “abide by our terms and conditions."

Grok for gov? GitHub shows GSA interest in Elon Musk AI tool. A GSA spokesperson told FedScoop the agency welcomes all American companies who “abide by our terms and conditions." via @rebheilweil.bsky.social and @madialder.bsky.social fedscoop.com/grok-for-gov...

Interior exploring AI use to address probate backlog in tribal communities The growing technology could be used to track and monitor probate packages, aid data entry, and scan for accuracy based on historical data, a department spokesperson said.

Interior exploring AI use to address probate backlog in tribal communities. The growing technology could be used to track and monitor probate packages, aid data entry, and scan for accuracy based on historical data, a department spokesperson said. via @madialder.bsky.social

Federal judge grants preliminary injunction in challenge to DOGE record access at OPM The ruling provides a win for administration challengers on the heels of several recent court victories for the DOGE.

Federal judge grants preliminary injunction in challenge to DOGE record access at OPM. The ruling provides a win for administration challengers on the heels of several recent court victories for the DOGE. via @madialder.bsky.social fedscoop.com/judge-grants...

Customs and Border Protection taps ‘chatCBP’ to assist workforce The new generative AI chatbot is aimed at tasks like “summarization” and “multi-file analysis,” adding to the department’s existing DHS Chat.

Customs and Border Protection taps ‘chatCBP’ to assist workforce. The new generative AI chatbot is aimed at tasks like “summarization” and “multi-file analysis,” adding to the department’s existing DHS Chat. via @madialder.bsky.social fedscoop.com/customs-and-...

Seven references to hiring “patriotic Americans” in this memo + a new essay requiring federal applicants to say how’d they advance presidential executive orders

My colleagues @fedscoop.bsky.social dug deeper into public records vs. public statements from Trump-appointed SEC chair Paul Atkins. The savings don't come close to what #DOGE claims.

FDA tech officials complied with DOGE’s requests for data. The staff reductions still came. Officials at the Food and Drug Administration who spoke to FedScoop believe that information from a recent “data call” on critical and essential systems informed staff reductions.

#FDA tech officials complied with DOGE’s requests for data. The staff reductions still came. Officials at the FDA who spoke to FedScoop believe that information from a recent “data call” on critical and essential systems informed staff reductions. via @madialder.bsky.social

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Political vs. career CIOs: Former IT chiefs weigh merits of both following OPM guidance YouTube video by FedScoop

Political vs. career #CIOs: Former #IT chiefs weigh merits of both following OPM guidance. Ex-CIOs agreed that political appointees can be valuable changemakers, but some cautioned against a blanket policy, politicization of the role. via @madialder.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=PudJ...

Political vs. career CIOs: Former IT chiefs weigh merits of both following OPM guidance Ex-CIOs agreed that political appointees can be valuable changemakers, but some cautioned against a blanket policy, politicization of the role.

Deep dive: In the first few weeks of the Trump admin, OPM released guidance that would make it easier for agencies to install politically appointed IT chiefs. @fedscoop.bsky.social spoke to nine former gov CIOs about that memo’s impact. Read about their takes here⬇️ fedscoop.com/political-vs...

Court filing offers insight into DOD’s probationary workforce kerfuffle after firings A new federal court filing sheds light on some of the early impacts defense personnel are experiencing as a result of firings by the Trump administration.

Court filing offers insight into DOD’s probationary #workforce kerfuffle after firings. The #Pentagon has started a process to rehire some employees who lost their jobs. via @brandivincent.bsky.social & @madialder.bsky.social defensescoop.com/2025/03/20/d...

18 agencies move to reinstate federal workers (detailed) | Created with Datawrapper Agencies subject to an order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland submitted declarations to the court on their compliance. Those documents revealed the total number of fired proba...

A more detailed version of the chart I include in the story, including notes about each agency's figures, is available here: www.datawrapper.de/_/2LDpi/

Here's the latest on federal agencies' compliance with a court order telling them to reinstate fired probationary workers⬇️

Federal board orders temporary reinstatement of thousands of USDA probationers The stay applies to all fired Agriculture probationers who were told their employment wasn’t in “the public interest” based on performance.

Federal board orders temporary reinstatement of thousands of #USDA probationers. The stay applies to all fired Agriculture probationers who were told their employment wasn’t in “the public interest” based on performance. via @madialder.bsky.social fedscoop.com/federal-boar...

OPM tells agencies it’s not directing probationary firings The human capital agency updated guidance to say it’s “not directing agencies to take any specific performance-based actions.”

#OPM tells agencies it’s not directing probationary #firings. The human capital agency updated guidance to say it’s “not directing #agencies to take any specific performance-based actions.” via @madialder.bsky.social fedscoop.com/opm-tells-ag...

Agencies take cautious approaches to OPM email asking for list of accomplishments Federal agency responses included giving workers a template and warning to write responses as if they’re going to “be read by malign foreign actors.”

Agencies take cautious approaches to #OPM #email asking for list of accomplishments. #Federal agency responses included giving workers a template and warning to write responses as if they’re going to “be read by malign foreign actors.” via @madialder.bsky.social fedscoop.com/agencies-tak...

AFGE says it will fight mass federal firings, refuting ‘performance’ claims The statement comes after reports that federal agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management, were preparing to or had fired probationary workers.

#AFGE National President Everett Kelley said the #federal worker union would fight mass #firings of government employees Thursday, calling the Trump administration’s actions a politically driven abuse of the probationary period. via @madialder.bsky.social fedscoop.com/afge-says-it...