He will bring modernization to Department of Defense. The Pentagon announced this week that Craig Martell has been hired to advance the defense department’s digital technology and artificial…
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Global Engagement Coordinator Attends Brussel’s Summit
Conference will center on countering disinformation. The U.S. State Department announced the travel of Acting Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Leah Bray to Belgium from June 5…
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DOT Invests $450 million into University Transportation
Makes 35 grants open for competitive application The Department of Transportation opened competitive applications last week for its University Transportation Centers (UTC) program. Thirty-five UTC awards are available,…
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Supreme Court Blocks Texas Social Media Law
Rules law would violate free speech rights of companies. The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked a Texas law that bars large social media companies from banning or…
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President Visits Samsung Plant in South Korea
He is advocating for legislation to boost chip making. A Samsung semiconductor plant was among the stops made by President Biden as he begins his trip to Asia.…
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U.S. Envoy Kerry Urges Countries to Stick to Climate Plans
Says collaboration with private sector is critical. In preparation for the U.N. climate talks in November, U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry has been meeting with international officials, encouraging…
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Pentagon Anti-Drone Microwave Demonstration Successful
Technology able to stop two incoming drones at once. Last week, the Pentagon’s Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office (JCO) finished its demonstration of anti-drone microwave technology. The…
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State Department Launches New Cyberspace Bureau
Part of the administration’s push to modernize federal policy. This week, the State Department announced the establishment of its new Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP). The…
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Fourth Hacking for Homeland Security Course Begins
Educational partnership aims to foster new technological innovators. The Department of Homeland Security announced that the Spring 2022 course of their Hacking for Homeland Security (H4HS) program will…
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U.S. Investing in New Weapons Capabilities
Pentagon spokesman says the move is motivated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said that Russian forces were not adequately prepared for resistance to…
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