The Daily Scoop Podcast

Amid the Anthropic ban, a look at how agencies have deployed Claude. And, Secret Service begins recruiting for AI working group modeled after DHS AI Corps. @DailyScoopPod youtube.com/watch?v=1CG_Po…

The Trump administration touts a $50B Anthropic investment amid ban of the AI company. And, Cyber Command gets new commander after a long vacancy. Hear more on the @DailyScoopPod: youtube.com/watch?v=5v5455…

Why the White House's two-year Tech Force stints are aimed at young people’s approach to work. And, Trump taps Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison for science, tech advisory panel @DailyScoopPod youtube.com/watch?v=Xgnkgd…

GSA looks to follow DOD’s lead with new AI clause for lawful government use. And, a new lawsuit seeks release of SSA records on a DOGE sharing voter data with a political advocacy group. @DailyScoopPod youtube.com/watch?v=4433dG…

Trump signs executive order curbing state regulation of AI; OMB lays out requirements for agencies to prevent ‘woke AI’ @dailyscooppod youtube.com/watch?v=77l-FO…

In an interview with FedScoop, federal CIO Greg Barbaccia addressed the status of the tech workforce, methodology of consolidation, and current structure of the DOGE. youtube.com/watch?v=71RHeH… | fedscoop.com/tech-talent-au…

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The DOE is beginning to ramp up efforts tied to the Trump administration’s Genesis Mission while advancing complementary priorities, a top agency official told House Science, Space and Technology Committee members Wednesday. youtube.com/watch?v=wPjknP… | fedscoop.com/doe-house-hear…

In lieu of congressional action, U.S. officials are planning to train and deputize state and local partners to address authority gaps for counter unmanned aircraft systems. youtube.com/watch?v=pCceQN… | fedscoop.com/counter-drone-…

Advocacy groups escalate fight over Grok in government after OneGov deal; White House registers ‘techforce.gov’ domain @DailyScoopPod youtu.be/svYnmRoleDY?si…

For the first time since 2019, also during a Trump administration, federal appropriations have lapsed, resulting in furloughs for hundreds of thousands of federal employees and contractors and the halting of many agency operations. @DailyScoopPod youtube.com/watch?v=daykUN…

DHS watchdog finds mismanagement in cyber talent program; Pentagon CIO working to break down disparate IT networks via @DailyScoopPod youtu.be/USxxYUZTty8?fe…

Elizabeth Warren calls on Pete Hegseth to defend Pentagon’s deal with xAI; a new CIO for Secret Service @DailyScoopPod youtube.com/watch?v=gFehtf…

HHS has made ChatGPT available to all of its employees effective immediately, according to a Tuesday departmentwide email obtained by FedScoop. And, GSA moves forward on streamlining procurement with new office. @DailyScoopPod youtube.com/watch?v=QAL8HG…

Trump targets federal web design in new executive order. And, Google’s ‘Gemini for Government’ offers AI platform to federal agencies for 47 cents. @DailyScoopPod youtube.com/watch?v=7kCpBX…

GSA rolled out a new governmentwide tool Thursday that gives federal agencies the ability to test major AI models. And, the government wants to fast-track security reviews for AI companies. @DailyScoopPod youtube.com/watch?v=uLeg1A…

Lynne Parker has exited as principal deputy director of the White House OSTP following the release of the administration’s AI plan. And, GSA inks deal with Box for discounted AI products via @DailyScoopPod youtube.com/watch?v=AV8AOS…

Data leaders condemn Trump’s order to fire BLS commissioner; Trump nominates former private equity exec Edward Forst as GSA administrator @DailyScoopPod youtube.com/watch?v=bNoqA1…

The Army will be creating a marketplace to better match drones with units based on their requirements. And, DARPA’s AI Cyber Challenge reveals winning models for automated vulnerability discovery and patching. via @DailyScoopPod youtube.com/watch?v=7QBu03…

Senate Democrats want audit of DOGE access to federal systems; Army Secretary forces West Point to rescind appointment given to Jen Easterly @DailyScoopPod youtube.com/watch?v=0Mnekf…