Presidential Transition
President-elect Donald Trump, who served as the 45th U.S. president, will become the 47th president on Inauguration Day Jan. 20, 2025. The new president will bring a policy refresh to federal technology programs and strategies across government agencies. Coverage includes oversight of systems, policies, infrastructure, leadership appointments and cybersecurity developments to ensure continuity of operations.
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Biden Signs New Tech Executive Orders Before Departing Office
Joe Biden signed two new executive orders this week promoting future cyber and AI priorities before Donald Trump takes office Monday.
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Trump Nominees Enter Senate Confirmation Hearings This Week
Donald Trump’s cabinet picks will begin Senate hearings this week. This includes VA's Doug Collins and others shaping future IT priorities.
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VA Secretary Praises World-Class Presidential Transition Efforts
Secretary Denis McDonough said his team has provided tools for the Trump administration to tackle community care and EHR modernization.
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Trump's DHS Secretary Pick Prioritizes Tech to Boost Security
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has prioritized advancements in cyber, quantum and biometrics to enhance state and national security.
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Proposed DOGE Reforms Target Technology, Efficiency
The proposed Department of Government Efficiency eyes technology and strategic investments to make government more effective.
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New Year, New Administration: What's Next for VA in 2025
VA sets its sights on modernizing its EHR, advancing interoperability and adopting emerging tech amid the presidential transition.
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Trump's Return to Office Sparks Focus on AI Infrastructure
A potential AI czar and prior AI executive orders lead to new considerations for R&D and energy infrastructure.
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Trump's Intelligence Pick Backs Cybersecurity, Tech Accountability
The former congresswoman has called for improving cyber defenses and advocated for accountability in federal tech and data practices.
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Trump's Education Nominee Calls for Tech Vocational Programs
Linda McMahon has called for investments in the tech workforce and small businesses to remain competitive.
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Trump's FBI Pick Calls for Increased Cyber Resiliency
Trump's pick for FBI Director Kash Patel has expressed his plans for bolstering the nation's cyber resiliency if confirmed by the Senate.
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Biden's Technology Legacy: Advancing AI, Cybersecurity
Executive orders, memos and policy all strengthened information technology policy in the outgoing administration.
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Trump's HHS Secretary Pick Eyes Transparency, Data Access
Nominee Robert Kennedy wants to improve transparency and data access to empower patients and enable innovation in health care technology.
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