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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How Will the Trump Administration Handle Quantum Policy?
Tech leaders are calling on the new administration to revisit quantum efforts as the president develops new visions for technology.
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New DHS Secretary Sets Sights on Cybersecurity
Kristi Noem plans to utilize "cutting-edge" technologies to combat emerging cybersecurity threats and support the agency's workforce.
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Tracking Trump's Cabinet Nominee Hearings, Confirmations
Trump cabinet nominees are undergoing Senate hearings in a process to confirm the president's new federal agency leadership appointments.
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Trump Names Gregory Barbaccia New Federal CIO
Army veteran and former Palantir head takes over as federal CIO and will oversee government's $70+ billion IT budget.
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Trump Signs AI EO to Reorient Federal Tech Approach
The president signed a new AI executive order and signaled that the White House will center industry responsibility for AI leadership.
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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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