Federal News Network
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We are currently tracking 8 recent articles from Federal News Network, published over the past 2 hours. Recurring themes in its latest headlines include Review and Contract.
The best way to use this profile is comparatively. Read Federal News Network's coverage of a story alongside how outlets on other parts of the spectrum handle the same event — the facts usually overlap, but the emphasis, language, and what gets left out often do not. Other center sources we track include BBC News, Al Jazeera, Associated Press, and Reuters.
Recent Articles (8)
FAA AI use sparks new reviews into AI safety, workforce shortages
FAA's use of AI and a shortage of air traffic controllers is raising safety concerns from House Democrats, who are calling for an oversight review.
FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back
The suit was filed in federal court in Washington on behalf of nine agents, intelligence analysts and staff operations specialists who were fired in February.
DISA faces another protest over Enclave contract expansion
Another bid protest was filed after DISA concluded that Leidos was the only company capable of transitioning all combatant commands to DoDNet.
Judge voids Bureau of Prisons’ attempt to re-terminate union contract
Despite voiding the re-termination notice, the judge denied AFGE’s request to hold BOP in contempt of court for not abiding by a preliminary injunction.
WAEPA expands life insurance options as federal employees review benefits during Open Season
Federal employees review health plans every Open Season. WAEPA says it's also a good time to revisit life insurance, beneficiaries and coverage needs.
AI Goes to War: Verifying the call at machine speed
AI can analyze information at machine speed, but when stakes are high enough, should it ever get to make the call before humans can verify it?
Why investing in social services technology means investing in caseworkers
An investment in reliable automation is also an investment in the people who administer these vital benefits every day.
Government’s AI problem is a structure gap, not a skills gap
AI won't wait for the next budget cycle. Neither can the workforce built to use it.