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ICYMI: House Homeland Security Committee Chairman @RepGarbarino is seeking answers from Instructure after two cyberattacks on the company’s Canvas platform disrupted schools nationwide. Read more: ⬇️ meritalk.pulse.ly/xmbovzg8tz

🚨 The Pentagon is distancing itself from Anthropic as a vendor while continuing to evaluate the national security implications of the company’s advanced AI cyber model, Claude Mythos, according to @emilmichael. meritalk.pulse.ly/dgko02salx

NEW: As President Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, lawmakers and policy experts are urging the administration to take a firm stance on #AI policy and safety. Read more: ⬇️ meritalk.pulse.ly/mfhrjufrqi

ICYMI: A House bill introduced by @RepMaxwellFrost would push federal agencies to identify and modernize outdated IT systems. meritalk.pulse.ly/quynv4febx

NEW: Joseph Tonon will take over as director of @DCSAgov , where he will oversee ongoing efforts to reform and modernize federal personnel vetting programs. Read more: ⬇️ meritalk.pulse.ly/qzqrpsfugq

🚨 Senate Minority Leader @SenSchumer is calling on DHS to detail how it will help state and local governments respond as advanced AI reshapes the cyber threat landscape. meritalk.pulse.ly/r9lqgdoyxz

Thank you to our sponsor @TBMCouncil at the 2026 @Apptio Public Sector Summit. The TBM Council hosted session will explore how agencies are aligning #TBM standards through taxonomy development, NIST mapping, and cost modeling efforts. View the full agenda: #ApptioSummit26" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">meritalk.pulse.ly/0djxddbmyp#App…

If #SoftwareDelivery pipelines can’t operate without constant connectivity, they aren’t built for #defense environments. Modern delivery accounts for disruption by design. Explore how: meritalk.pulse.ly/1mx5utgtns

For federal agencies, #AI has to fit zero trust, compliance, and existing endpoint controls. On-device processing keeps sensitive data local while supporting everyday workflows. Hear how @DellTech and @Copilot are approaching it 🎧: meritalk.pulse.ly/zllpk8rlmb

Sponsor Spotlight: Join @regoconsulting’s Stephanie Roe for the “Navigating the Realities of Running a TBM Program” session at #ApptioSummit26 as she shares the sticking points that slow progress and a practical playbook to accelerate adoption and accountability. meritalk.pulse.ly/bfxfsip6m3

Who says #FedIT can’t be fun? We’re handing out awards, pouring drinks, and celebrating Cyber Defenders and AI Innovators at MeriTalk's #TechTonic on May 21 at @Mortons in D.C. meritalk.pulse.ly/afkgonga4p

The IT–OT collaboration gap is widening: 45% of OT leaders cite collaboration as an obstacle, up from 30% in 2024. Hear @DOE_CESER and @Claroty discuss what that means for mission resilience – and how agencies can close the gap. 📺: meritalk.pulse.ly/ropmaqomh8 #OTSecurity

🚨 The @DeptofWar is expanding its AI-powered “Wingman” platform to help personnel automate document-heavy and compliance-driven workloads. meritalk.pulse.ly/dkplhpn0jt

NEW: OMB named Education Department IT leader Thomas Flagg as deputy federal #CIO. Read more: ⬇️ meritalk.pulse.ly/vddefwsnnr

ICYMI: The @FCC will need to revisit its broadband discrimination framework after a federal court vacated Biden-era digital equity rules. Read more: ⬇️ meritalk.pulse.ly/yuikk3ncoh

Speed in #PublicHealth response comes down to operations. @Maximus_news’ Corinna Dan shares how agencies are building models that can activate quickly and scale under pressure. Watch📺: meritalk.pulse.ly/vgotd5bgbo

NEW: A potential White House executive order could establish pre-release safety reviews for high-risk #AI models. meritalk.com/articles/white…

ICYMI: The White House’s @ndstudio is bringing on veteran designer Peter Arnell to help unify the look and feel of federal digital services. Read more: ⬇️ meritalk.com/articles/peter…

🚨 @USGSA is working toward a long-term funding model for its USAi platform as agencies expand experimentation with AI tools. Read more: ⬇️ meritalk.pulse.ly/4zkebgl01r

Operational readiness is evolving. On May 14, join @AFCEABethesda LEAPS Summit in Washington, D.C. to explore how tech is improving preparedness and response. Save your seat: afceachapters.pulse.ly/moi1ulgwoz #LEAPS26 #PublicSafety