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Microsoft’s Brad Smith warns AI export limits could give China an edge

Microsoft’s Brad Smith warns AI export limits could give China an edge

Microsoft Vice Chair Brad Smith is urging the Trump administration to revise the Biden-era AI Diffusion Rule in a blog post, warning that restrictions on AI technology exports could weaken US leadership in the global AI race. The rule, designed to prevent adversaries from accessing advanced AI, categorizes key

Larry Allen joins GSA as associate administrator for policy

Larry Allen joins GSA as associate administrator for policy

Larry Allen, longtime commentator on government acquisition and founder of Allen Federal, has announced his move to the General Services Administration (GSA) as Associate Administrator for Government-Wide Policy and Chief Acquisition Officer. Allen, a well-known voice in federal procurement, sees this as a pivotal moment for acquisition reform,

WSJ looks at federal layoffs' raising economic uncertainty

WSJ looks at federal layoffs' raising economic uncertainty

The federal government, the nation’s largest employer, is shedding jobs at an unprecedented pace, and the Journal evaluates economic ripple effects. While initial estimates placed layoffs at fewer than 30,000, deferred resignations, firings of probationary employees, and a hiring freeze could push the number as high as 475,

Federal office relocations deepen uncertainty for DC economy

Federal office relocations deepen uncertainty for DC economy

The Trump administration is advancing plans to relocate federal offices from the Washington metropolitan area to lower-cost regions of the country, a move that could severely impact the region’s economy, reports the Washington Business Journal. Agencies have until 14 April 2025 to propose relocations, and GSA must submit

GSA pushes out MAS refresh 24 by mass mod

GSA pushes out MAS refresh 24 by mass mod

GSA Schedule contractors are receiving notification to accept a mandatory mass mod to implement refresh 24 of the RFP. Major changes include the following: Prohibition on drones from foreign adversaries [52.240-1 (REFRESH #23)]: Implements the American Security Drone Act restrictions, prohibiting the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)

Trump keeps on with federal workforce firings

Trump keeps on with federal workforce firings

The Trump administration is aggressively reshaping the federal workforce, directing agencies to execute large-scale reductions in force (RIFs), as Federal News Network covers in a tri of stories. In an OMB memo, Director Russ Vought, agencies must submit RIF and reorganization plans by 13 March 2025, aiming to eliminate

Trump’s Pentagon pick vows audit overhaul, industry-friendly reforms

Trump’s Pentagon pick vows audit overhaul, industry-friendly reforms

Stephen A. Feinberg, a private equity executive with over 40 years of finance experience but no prior government role, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on 25 February 2025, Feinberg outlined his vision to manage DOD's daily operations and budget, exceeding $800 billion on confirmation. He criticized