Presidential Transition
President Donald Trump, who served as the 45th U.S. president, began a second term Jan. 20, 2025 as 47th U.S. president. The president is bringing a policy refresh to federal technology programs and strategies across government agencies. Coverage includes oversight of systems, policies, infrastructure, leadership appointments and cybersecurity developments.
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- Data
- Digital Services
- Digitization
- Electronic Health Records
- Health care
- Health IT
- Presidential Transition
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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Looking Back at the First Trump Administration's Tech Priorities
In his first term, Donald Trump supported cybersecurity, space policy and artificial intelligence development.
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Trump's VA Secretary Nominee Aims to 'Streamline' Operations
Former Rep. Doug Collins said he wants to "streamline" VA operations. If confirmed, he'd inherit VA's massive digital transformation efforts.
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Trump Defense Pick Wants Faster Tech Procurement
Pete Hegseth, a combat veteran, has indicated his desire to streamline technology contracting and tackle China's threat.
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Opinion: How the Election May Impact Federal Contracting Businesses
Government contractors should prepare for changes in the federal acquisition landscape following presidential election results.
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How AI Policy Could Shake Out in a New Presidency
Both Harris and Trump have stances on AI and technology policies that consider public benefit and national security.
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