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A French soldier teaches squad movement drills to a U.S. Soldier assigned to Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, at the Jungle Warfare School in Gabon, June 8, 2016. Soldiers attended the French Jungle Warfare School as part of U.S. Army Africa's exercise Central Accord 2016, an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt Henrique Luiz de Holleben)
A French soldier teaches squad movement drills to a U.S. Soldier assigned to Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, at the Jungle Warfare School in Gabon, June 8, 2016. Soldiers attended the French Jungle Warfare School as part of U.S. Army Africa's exercise Central Accord 2016, an annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt Henrique Luiz de Holleben)
Defense News

DoD memo’s use cases clarify mission impact of new policies on PKI credentials, expanded authentication

"They removed focus from the container that holds the credential and put focus on the credential itself. That's very helpful for this space," Alex Antrim said.

Workforce

Arbitrator orders HUD to restore telework for thousands of federal employees

Workforce

IRS looks to shrink office space after losing a quarter of its workforce last year

IT Modernization

For DOT, 6-month sprints demonstrating aptitude for modernization

Artificial Intelligence

NIH expands AI pilots amid staffing reductions

Workforce

Trump administration further clarifies telework expectations

With patent reform back on the table, Tillis says the stakes for American innovation couldn't be higher

"There's a smart, sustainable, respectful way to implement deportation policy, and there's the dumpster fire that's occurring in Minnesota," said Sen. Tillis.

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Your Federal Life

Your Federal Life — Feb. 18, 2026

Regular, actionable information on the management of the careers and financial lives of federal employees. Drew Friedman speaks with investment advisors, health plan experts and other experts on the federal workforce, their pay and their benefits.

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Security Clearance Insecurity

Who’s Accountable When AI Shapes National Security Decisions?

Millions of jobs require a U.S. government security clearance. Getting or keeping one is an anxiety-inducing process shrouded in mystery, and sometimes, urban legend. From drug use and bankruptcy to cryptocurrencies and motorcycle gangs, we unpack all of your top (or most unexpected) security clearance questions. We also talk with some of the leading experts and government officials charged with overseeing the security clearance process and establishing security policies. Security Clearance Insecurity demystifies security clearances, delivers expert insight, and answers the questions you'd never ask at work. Hosted by ClearanceJobs.com's Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley, security clearance legal correspondent and regular ClearanceJobs contributor.

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Amtower Off Center

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Your Federal Life

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Regular, actionable information on the management of the careers and financial lives of federal employees. Drew Friedman speaks with investment advisors, health plan experts and other experts on the federal workforce, their pay and their benefits.

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Security Clearance Insecurity

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Millions of jobs require a U.S. government security clearance. Getting or keeping one is an anxiety-inducing process shrouded in mystery, and sometimes, urban legend. From drug use and bankruptcy to cryptocurrencies and motorcycle gangs, we unpack all of your top (or most unexpected) security clearance questions. We also talk with some of the leading experts and government officials charged with overseeing the security clearance process and establishing security policies. Security Clearance Insecurity demystifies security clearances, delivers expert insight, and answers the questions you'd never ask at work. Hosted by ClearanceJobs.com's Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley, security clearance legal correspondent and regular ClearanceJobs contributor.

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Amtower Off Center

The annual Hinge High Growth Study

Hosted by nationally-known speaker and consultant Mark Amtower,  Amtower Off-Center highlights the good, the bad, the ugly and the just plain silly of doing business in the government market. Every week experts join Mark for a lively discussion of current issues facing the government contractor community.