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Monday, March 17th, 2025

Government

USCIS averts furlough of nearly 70 percent of workforce

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officials said spending cuts and increased incoming revenue and receipts has resulted in averting an administrative furlough of more than 13,000 employees. “Our workforce is the backbone of every USCIS accomplishment. Their resilience and... Read More »

Rep. LaMalfa seeks greater wildfire aid for California

U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) said lack of planning, personnel, and equipment has led to extreme California wildfire damage and has invited federal officials to the state to aid with solutions. LaMalfa said he has extended an invitation to Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of Agriculture... Read More »

CISA addresses 5G security, resilience

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) officials said the agency’s fifth generation (5G) technology strategy seeks to advance the development and deployment of a secure and resilient infrastructure. “The promise of 5G is undeniable, but with 5G technology posed to underpin a... Read More »

KBR to acquire technology firm Centauri

Government and technology professional services and solutions provider KBR said the firm has agreed to acquire the technology firm Centauri. The acquisition via Arlington Capital Partners is for approximately $800 million in cash net of tax benefits. "KBR has undergone a deliberate, strategic... Read More »

Future COVID-19 package cybersecurity funding sought

A group of lawmakers forwarded correspondence this week to congressional leaders, encouraging cybersecurity funding support in the next COVID-19 aid package. Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined eight Senate colleagues detailing how cybercriminals have launched campaigns against healthcare... Read More »

CISA releases updated critical workers guidance

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) personnel said the agency has released an updated version of its Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers Guidance, which focuses on safety and nationwide operations. Version 4.0 of the document reflects the changing landscape of the... Read More »

House bill seeks to increase US vaccination rates

A bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that seeks to reverse the decrease in vaccination rates, which have plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act (H.R. 8061) would make investments to evaluate and develop local initiatives to... Read More »

Agencies issue UAS detection, mitigation advisory

Four federal agencies have issued an advisory guidance document to aid non-federal public and private entities in understanding federal laws and regulations addressing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations threats. The Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),... Read More »