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Officials shed light on ‘active process’ to shrink DOD’s workforce by more than 50,000 personnel; And, the DOD turns its focus to 6G with concept that could help sense drones. ?? Dive into today’s top stories on The Daily Scoop Podcast: https://lnkd.in/euqcd_6G Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us ?? Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ePUHcXxZ ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e5Cqp_Kh? ?? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eEe2xMt3 #Defense #Pentagon #GovTech #Workforce #Drones #6G

Several federal agencies responsible for terminating nearly 25,000 federal probationary status workers told a federal court Monday evening that they’re complying with an order to reinstate those employees, giving thousands of people their jobs back for the time being.?And, as litigation plays out on DOGE access to individuals’ sensitive data, a House lawmaker is asking civil society groups, privacy experts, government technologists and others to inform legislation seeking to modernize the Privacy Act of 1974. ?? Dive into today’s top stories on The Daily Scoop Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gqAUvM_q Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us ?? Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gi7DMds2 ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gg2eV_tv ?? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gsEcxkyt #FederalWorkforce #DOGE #DataPrivacy #Cybersecurity

Agencies that fired 25,000 federal workers comply with court-ordered reinstatements; House Democrat wants to modernize privacy law in light of DOGE data access https://lnkd.in/gsEcxkyt #Workforce #Federal #DataPrivacy #DOGE

A lawyer who’s said to have played a central role in the Department of Government Efficiency’s attempted takeover of at least one federal organization is now defending in court the DOGE email system used to send email blasts to the entire U.S. government workforce. And, the DOGE is also in the spotlight in another case where state attorneys general have sued President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenging DOGE access to Treasury records. ?? Dive into today’s top stories on The Daily Scoop Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gptEi3-j Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us ?? Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g4vN95bJ? ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gvSspcNH? ?? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gJ4u7QSx #DOGE #OPM #Treasury #Cybersecurity #Policy?

U.S. Department of Homeland Security picks Marine, intelligence veteran as new CIO; And, NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration firings spark concerns for agency’s data-centric mission Learn more on The Daily Scoop Podcast: https://lnkd.in/dkfKanN7

New U.S. Department of Homeland Security CIO Antoine McCord spent 18 years in a variety of cyber and national security roles, according to the agency. And, terminations could threaten NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s public safety work and make existing staffing issues worse, former workers said. ?? Dive into today’s top stories on The Daily Scoop Podcast: https://lnkd.in/dGci59ut Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us ?? Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d_3ei_v2? ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d4TfJZKj? ?? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dPyprmQ9 #DHS #NOAA #TrumpAdministration #TechLeadership #Workforce?

On this week’s episode of the Safe Mode Podcast, CyberScoop’s Gregory L. Otto and Tim Starks discuss the latest cybersecurity leadership shift and its implications. ?? Sean Plankey’s nomination ?? Cyber policy under this administration ?? What’s next for cybersecurity? With cybersecurity threats evolving rapidly, who leads CISA matters more than ever. https://lnkd.in/euQha6W5 Does this nomination signal a shift in cybersecurity policy? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eVNHgZy2 Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us ?? Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ef8GHrTa? ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ewrGZ8yC? ?? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/es4MhjJw #CISA #GovTech #Leadership

Always a good time with Dan Tangherlini podcasting

Dan Tangherlini, former GSA administrator when #18F was founded, joins host Billy Mitchell on The Daily Scoop Podcast to share his thoughts on what 18F meant to good government, the legacy of the organization, and how GSA will continue to serve as the federal government’s center of tech excellence without this key team moving forward. https://lnkd.in/ezvaVKVq Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eFw8XCAq Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us ?? Apple Podcasts:?https://lnkd.in/eueiYyhG ?? Spotify:?https://lnkd.in/ePkm3RvF ?? YouTube:?https://lnkd.in/eGgp3yX3 #GSA #18F #GovTech

Ethan Klein, an emerging technology policy adviser during the first Trump administration, has been nominated to be the White House’s CTO, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy confirmed Tuesday.?And, the DOGE’s increasingly vast power across the government likely makes it subject to U.S. records law, a federal judge said Monday in a ruling that ordered the Elon Musk-led group to begin processing requests on an expedited timeline. ?? Dive into today’s top stories on The Daily Scoop Podcast: https://lnkd.in/etxxYKED?