Fed Gov Today

?? Moving the Postal Service to the Commerce Department? Robert Shea and Scott Quehl discuss the Trump administration’s proposal to move the U.S. Postal Service under the Commerce Department, a move that would fundamentally alter its structure and oversight. Tune in Sunday at 10:30a on ABC 7 or watch online: https://lnkd.in/eK4F9A-f

Earlier this week I sat down with?Francis Rose, host and co-founder of?Fed Gov Today,?for a discussion on?the?DOD budget and?national security priorities.? DOD?needs to get?more bang for?the?buck,?and it starts with the Congressional power of the purse. The?implication of?recent comments coming to fruition, from Congressional leadership that a yearlong continuing resolution (CR) is more and more likely, is concerning. A yearlong CR would have extremely negative effects on our national security, and because of this DOD has never had to operate under a yearlong CR. This is not the time to start. Stay tuned for the full interview, which will air on Sunday on WJLA ABC at 10:30am.? https://lnkd.in/eHEd2QpE #Defense #DOD #NationalSecurity

Behind the scenes look at the latest edition of Zero Trust: In Depth. Tune in on March 18th at 8:30p to WJLA 24/7 News and FedGovToday.com to watch the latest episode. Featuring: ?? Ryan Zacha, Solution Architect at Booz Allen Hamilton ?? Christopher Pymm Zero Trust Portfolio Manager at Defense Information Systems Agency ?? Manuel “Manny” Medrano, Dir., Office of Cyber Monitoring, U.S. Department of State ?? Mark Canter, CISO at US Government Accountability Office Presented by Booz Allen Hamilton

??? New Podcast Alert! Immense Federal Layoffs: Inside the IRS Cuts & What's Next for the Federal Workforce In a conversation with Ronald (Ron) Sanders, Former Chief Human Capital Officer at OMB, we dive into the burning question on every federal HR leader’s mind: What’s next for the federal workforce? The Internal Revenue Service just cut 6,700 jobs—less than half of the original 15,000 slated for layoffs—after an intense internal review. Sanders explains the delicate dance between career staff and political appointees in navigating these unprecedented workforce changes. All that and more on this must-hear episode. ?? Listen to the Full Podcast Here: https://lnkd.in/gfRRUfyv

?? Digital Transformation for the Navy & Marine Corps ?? Presented by Adobe & Carahsoft At #WEST25, Michelle Woolford, Navy/USMC/4th Estate Account Director at Adobe highlighted how digital modernization is shaping the future of naval operations. She emphasized that user experience (UX) is mission-critical—from technical training manuals to secure mobile platforms, the right design can mean the difference between efficiency and failure. Aligning with the Fulcrum Strategy, industry partnerships are accelerating this transformation while keeping security, scalability, and sustainability in focus. ???? Watch: https://lnkd.in/eWXWuga9

?? Now Available On Demand AI For Agencies: Modernization and Taxpayer Service Presented by IBM This exclusive program, hosted by Francis Rose, dives into how AI is transforming the IRS and federal government operations. Don’t miss insights from these thought leaders: * Reza Rashidi , Director for Data Management, Research, Applied Analytics & Statistics Division, Internal Revenue Service * Kaschit Pandya, Chief Technology Officer, Internal Revenue Service * Traci DiMartini, Chief Human Capital Officer, Internal Revenue Service * Vanessa Hunt, General Manager, Technology, U.S. Federal Market, IBM * Jason Prow, Senior Partner, Data & Tech Transformation, IBM * Fred Collins, Distinguished Engineer, Cloud Application Innovation, IBM * Mike Chon, VP & Partner, Talent Transformation, IBM Get ready to explore how AI is revolutionizing the taxpayer experience, modernizing legacy systems, and shaping the future of HR in government. ??? Watch Now: https://lnkd.in/ewWXwAH8

?? Now Available On Demand Speed to Mission: Accelerate GenAI Adoption Through Procurement Innovation Presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace, this program will focus on how federal agencies can expedite the adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) through innovative procurement strategies. This program delves into the transformative potential of GenAI in enhancing citizen services, bolstering national security, and streamlining government operations. Featured Speakers: * David Appel, Vice President for Federal, Amazon Web Services (AWS) * Master Sergeant William Haskell, Senior Technical Program Manager, United States Space Force * Mamie Cruse, Vice President of Partnerships, Second Front * Drew Firment, Vice President of Enterprise Strategy, Pluralsight * Kunaal Sharma, WWPS Public GTM Leader, Anthropic * Ravi Raghava, CTO for the Civilian Business Group, SAIC * John Bender, Regional Vice President for Federal, Neo4j * Jeff Jones, Head of Revenue, Americas, poolside ?? Watch Now: https://lnkd.in/eNguFERx

?? New Episode of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose! ?? Big changes could be coming to government operations ?? Robert Shea, Former Associate Director at OMB & Scott Quehl, former COF at Commerce break down the Trump administration’s proposal to move the U.S. Postal Service under the Commerce Department – what it means, why it’s being considered, and whether it’s feasible. ?? MG Arnold L. Punaro, USMC (Ret.) analyzes the Pentagon’s $50 billion budget realignment, where the money is going, and how workforce cuts could impact national security. ?? Alan B. Thomas Jr., former Commissioner at the FAS atGSA unpacks sweeping purchase card spending limits at GSA and the potential impact on federal procurement, agencies, and vendors. ?? Don’t miss this deep dive into the biggest government moves of the week! Watch now: ?? https://lnkd.in/eK4F9A-f Sunday at 10:30a on ABC 7 or at FedGovToday.com #FedGovToday #GovernmentNews #USPS #Pentagon #Acquisition #GovTech

?? Speed to Mission: How Federal Agencies Can Accelerate AI to Mission Workloads Presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace David Appel, Vice President for Federal at Amazon Web Services (AWS) explores the transformative potential of Generative AI (GenAI) for federal agencies, focusing on its role in automating routine tasks and enhancing mission-critical decision-making. He emphasizes that AI adoption is no longer a distant concept but an immediate need for agencies looking to improve efficiency and outcomes. View More: https://lnkd.in/eKDXanwP

An Industry Perspective from WEST '25 Presented by Carahsoft At WEST ’25 in San Diego, leaders from across the defense and technology sectors gathered to discuss the evolving needs of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Through a series of interviews conducted by?Fed Gov Today?host Francis Rose, industry experts shared their insights on the most pressing challenges and emerging solutions shaping the future of naval operations. Across these conversations, several key themes emerged: interoperability, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, user experience, and the growing role of private-sector partnerships in defense modernization. More: https://lnkd.in/ekbsG4Qu Chris Daniels | Confluent | Chris Betz | Omnissa | Adam Prem | ServiceNow | Tim Silk | HashiCorp | John O'Leary | DataRobot | Michelle Woolford | Adobe | Caio V. Lopes | Qualtrics | James Coyle | Lookout