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GSA Deputy Administrator Mike Lynch speaks at GovExec’s Government Efficiency Summit on July 16, 2026. GSA Deputy Administrator Mike Lynch speaks at GovExec’s Government Efficiency Summit on July 16, 2026.

GSA’s deputy administrator to depart government

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GSA’s deputy administrator to depart government

GSA Deputy Administrator Mike Lynch speaks at GovExec’s Government Efficiency Summit on July 16, 2026.

Michael Lynch joined the General Services Administration in January 2025 as a senior advisor and later became the agency’s deputy administrator.

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GSA memo to set AI-specific acquisition rules

The language includes changes some industry groups have requested through a public comment period and will go into effect Oct. 19.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI firms should be held liable for their models’ actions, lawmakers say

Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Chris Murphy, D-Conn., have introduced legislation that would hold AI agent operators and developers criminally and civilly liable for hacking incidents.

  • By Edward Graham
Artificial Intelligence

Cairncross acknowledges AI risks but warns tighter oversight could slow innovation

The national cyber director said developers are strengthening safeguards after a series of unauthorized AI intrusions, while defending the administration’s push for rapid deployment.

  • By David DiMolfetta
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Digital Government

Technologists to create ‘trustworthy’ copy of GSA web design system amid AI-driven takeover

Concerns about the design system have heightened after a DOGE alum and AI engineer began deleting comments and adding AI tools to a GitHub repository.

  • By Christian Robles
Cybersecurity

China-linked hackers posed as former US officials, Anthropic employee to target AI experts

Proofpoint identified phishing campaigns that borrowed prominent figures’ identities to approach U.S. policy researchers before attempting to steal access to their cloud accounts.

  • By David DiMolfetta
Digital Government

Digital agriculture services are coming to America.gov in 2027

The website plans to allow users to apply for Medicare, passports and other services in 2027 as well.

  • By Christian Robles
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Cybersecurity

Renewed CISA support comes too late for midterm prep, some election officials say

Arizona still plans to accept federal help on Election Day, while officials warn that staffing cuts have weakened relationships and left smaller jurisdictions with fewer resources.

  • By David DiMolfetta
Digital Government

MAHA advocates eye federal partnerships with state orgs to advance research agenda

Federal health agencies under the Trump administration are working with the state-level groups on research projects of interest to the movement.

  • By Christian Robles
Artificial Intelligence

White House unveils ‘super intelligence’ executive order and industry accord

The vice president heralded the administration’s preference for working with, instead of regulating, artificial intelligence companies during Tuesday remarks.

  • By Christian Robles
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Modernization

$30B more is needed for air traffic control modernization, Transportation secretary says

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford also said during a news conference on Monday that the U.S. “could save over 20 years, conservatively, $300 billion” with an overhauled air traffic control system.

  • By Edward Graham
Acquisition

Google extends Gemini OneGov deal into November

All three OneGov partnerships that were set to expire at the end of September are continuing under either an extension or a new agreement.

  • By Christian Robles
Artificial Intelligence

SBA’s AI fraud detection pilot didn’t include needed safeguards, OIG says

The federal agency that supports the growth of U.S. small businesses has been using Palantir software to identify fraud in disbursed pandemic assistance loans.

  • By Edward Graham
Policy

Agencies withheld records needed to verify DOGE data safeguards, GAO says

A review of six agencies could not establish the full extent of DOGE’s system access or whether security rules were followed. Two agencies challenged the watchdog’s authority to investigate.

  • By David DiMolfetta
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White House launches AI-powered ‘America.gov’ digital front door

The president signed an executive order at the event requiring agencies to integrate many of their services with the new website.

  • By Christian Robles
Cybersecurity

FBI warns ShinyHunters members to come forward after alleged leader’s arrest

“You know how to find us, and we know how to find you,” said Brett Leatherman, assistant director of the FBI’s Cyber Division. “I suggest you reach out first while the choice is still yours.”

  • By David DiMolfetta
Defense

Hegseth orders cyber, intelligence agencies to prioritize election defense

The directive comes as the administration has dismantled or reorganized offices that tracked foreign influence and reduced civilian election security support.

  • By David DiMolfetta
Digital Government

CMS eyes new technologies to reduce improper payments and fraud

Technology could reduce documentation-related improper payments and detect fraud in real-time, an agency official said.

  • By Christian Robles
Emerging Tech

Commercialization of fusion energy will ‘change everything,’ lawmaker says

Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., told Nextgov/FCW that the U.S. is only “two to 10 years away from fusion energy at scale” because “you can model the plasma using AI, which you couldn’t do before.”

  • By Edward Graham
Cybersecurity

ShinyHunters says it won’t publish FBI data

The group’s new statement — which called the incident a “marketing campaign" — follows reports that the stolen material includes medical records and details about employees working in sensitive intelligence roles.

  • By David DiMolfetta