Trump Postpones AI Order Signing Over Parts He Disliked
President Trump said he postponed signing an executive order on artificial intelligence because he objected to certain provisions he feared would hinder U.S. leadership. He told reporters the measures could be a “blocker” to maintaining the country’s lead over China and other rivals, and he emphasized AI’s job-creation potential. Trump also said he discussed AI with Chinese President Xi during a recent meeting, with both leaders acknowledging intense competition in the technology. He postponed the signing to avoid actions that might slow U.S. momentum.
Acting Labor Secretary Eyes Big Budget Boost for ID Verification Systems
The Acting Labor Secretary announced a push for a substantial budget boost to fund identity‑verification systems aimed at curbing unemployment‑insurance fraud. The request is part of the White House task force’s broader effort to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse across...
Get to Know Michigan Chief Security Officer Rex Menold
Michigan’s newly profiled Chief Security Officer, Rex Menold, outlines his 13‑year journey from Medicaid compliance to overseeing the state’s entire security apparatus. Menold emphasizes his comfort with rapid change, describing himself as the go‑to leader when systems crumble. He heads the...
How Rhode Island Is Scaling Statewide SAT Readiness with Khan Academy
Rhode Island has partnered statewide with Khan Academy’s district program to scale free, digital SAT preparation and broader college-readiness supports across every high school. The initiative—backed by rostering, training, data insights and access to Khanmigo—now reaches nearly two‑thirds of eligible...
The Car Kill Switch Is Now Law
A newly enacted federal rule requires all new cars sold in the U.S. to include a remotely actuated "kill switch" that can disable a vehicle if onboard systems judge the driver to be unsafe. Congressman Thomas Massie is seeking to...
Government Plans Terrestrial TV Switch Off!?
The UK government is reportedly preparing a green paper that could set the stage for a gradual switch from terrestrial broadcast TV to internet streaming, with industry sources saying a technical switchoff could occur as early as 2030 despite an...
Malaysia Needs Future-Ready Immigration System to Counter Global Threats, Says Saifuddin
Malaysia’s Home Minister Saifuddin warned that global geopolitical tensions and economic shocks are driving irregular migration and empowering sophisticated people-smuggling syndicates that exploit forged documents, manipulated passports and technology. He said Malaysia, as an open trading hub in Southeast Asia,...
What Is GOV.UK One Login and when Can I Use It?
GOV.UK One Login is a new unified sign-in system for HMRC and other government services that allows users to access accounts with an email address and password after proving their identity. New HMRC users who do not already have a...
Florida’s CIO on Data Work, Long-Term Strategy Amid GenAI
Florida’s chief information officer outlines how the state is reshaping its IT roadmap to accommodate the rapid rise of generative AI. He notes that traditional five-year modernization plans remain valuable but must be flexible, as the pace of change now...
The Marine Corps Mandates ‘Basic AI’ Training Course for All Troops
The Marine Corps announced a new directive mandating that every active‑duty and reserve Marine complete a basic artificial‑intelligence training module before the end of 2026. Approved by Lieutenant General Benjamin Watson, the 45‑minute course will be accessed through the Marine...
The White House Is Pressing ICE for Updates on Wearable Identity Verification Technology
The White House is closely tracking Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s effort to field wearable identity‑verification technology, specifically smart glasses that would give agents real‑time biometric data in the field. The FY2027 DHS budget, shaped by the administration, earmarks $7.5 million for the...
OMB Plans to Make IT Contract Data Collection Public, per Federal CIO
The Office of Management and Budget will publicly release at least some of the IT contract data it is collecting from federal agencies, Federal CIO Greg Barbatia said. A March memo requires certain agency CIOs to submit monthly updates on...
What's At Stake in Chatrie V. United States
The Supreme Court heard Chatrie v. United States, a challenge to so-called geofence or “reverse” warrants that let police demand Google Location History data for all accounts within a place and time window to identify suspects. The case arises from...
ICE and HSI Plan to Spend up to $100 Million over the Next Five Years on Cellebrite
The Department of Homeland Security announced a five‑year, indefinite‑delivery, indefinite‑quantity contract with Cellebrite, capping spend at $100 million. The agreement, expected to be awarded later this year, formalizes a partnership that already powers Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations...
Inside Secret Hangar Where UK Tests GPS Jamming
The Ministry of Defence’s Boscombe site in Salisbury houses a sound‑proof, radio‑sealed chamber where the United Kingdom tests the limits of GPS disruption. Inside the foam‑lined room, external signals cannot enter and any emissions are contained, allowing engineers to fire jamming...