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The Air Force Is Rethinking Its HR Technology From the Ground Up

The Department of the Air Force is working to modernize its human resources technology, and Chandra Donelson, Strategic Advisor for IT Modernization, Analytics, and AI, says the effort is about much more than replacing outdated systems. During an interview with Francis Rose on Fed Gov Today, Donelson explains how the department's Iron Compass Initiative is bringing organizations together to improve HR technology across the Air Force and Space Force. The initiative aims to create a unified technology ecosystem that makes it easier for airmen, guardians, and their families to access the services and capabilities they need. For Donelson, that work begins with examining how the department operates today and identifying what needs to change.

Open Season: Making an Active Choice About Your Federal Benefits

Beyond the AI Pilot: Turning Investment into Mission Outcomes

340 Miles for a Mission: Inside the Ride Supporting Wounded Airmen and Guardians

A four-day journey covering almost 340 miles is bringing cyclists together around a shared mission: supporting wounded airmen, guardians and their caregivers.
Secret Service Expands AI Workforce to Accelerate Agency Modernization

The U.S. Secret Service is expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities by combining targeted hiring, rapid experimentation, and close collaboration with mission teams.
The Army Wants AI Agents Fighting Back Against Cyberattacks

Brandon Pugh, the Army’s principal cyber advisor, says one of his biggest priorities is figuring out how the Army can use AI specifically for cyber defense.

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Open Season Decisions, Energy Readiness, and Faster Defense Innovation

Federal employees are preparing to make benefits decisions for 2027 while the Pentagon works to strengthen readiness and accelerate innovation. On this edition of Fed Gov Today, Francis Rose talks with Greg Klingler, President & CEO of GEBA, about taking an active approach to open season, including health premiums, prescription coverage, and dental and vision options. In a conversation from the...

The Future of Government Services, Smarter CX, and the Pentagon’s Energy Innovation Push

Federal leaders discuss America.gov, proactive customer experience, and Pentagon energy innovation to improve services and military readiness.

How the Pentagon Is Rethinking AI, Military Innovation and Nuclear Power

Navy CIO Barry Tanner, Accenture's Autumn Sand and Pentagon nuclear expert Mike Smith discuss AI, military innovation and advanced nuclear energy.

AI, Cyber Threats and the Navy’s Race to Modernize

Federal leaders explore AI cybersecurity fundamentals, NCIS technology modernization and the Navy's efforts to improve shipbuilding and fleet readiness.

AI on Defense: How the Army, DOT and Air Force Community Are Rethinking the Mission

The Army tests AI for cyber defense, DOT transforms its technology model, and a 340-mile ride supports wounded airmen and guardians.

Fed Gov Today on Location

Beyond the AI Pilot: Turning Investment into Mission Outcomes

Government agencies are working to turn artificial intelligence investments into capabilities that improve operations and advance their missions. In this special Fed Gov Today program, host Francis Rose speaks with leaders from Appian, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the military community about moving AI beyond experimentation. Recorded at Appian Government in Tysons Corner, Virginia, the program explores modernizing legacy applications, strengthening financial oversight, and helping warfighters make better decisions. Across three conversations, the focus is on connecting technology to trusted information, effective workflows, clear accountability, and the people doing the work.

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Innovation in Government: DoDIIS

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The Army’s Next-Gen Command and Control Push Comes With a Multibillion-Dollar Challenge

GAO’s Alex Winograd examines the Army’s NGC2 modernization effort and why long-term costs, scheduling and training will be critical.

Why Federal Agencies Can’t Wait for Perfect Infrastructure to Deploy AI

Federal agencies are layering AI onto legacy systems as Gordon Bitko explains how data, acquisition and workforce readiness can drive adoption.

How Federal Agencies Are Rethinking the Fight Against Fraud

Federal agencies are using technology, data and AI to strengthen fraud prevention while making identity and eligibility verification faster.

U.S. & China AI Competition Raises Questions About Risk and Oversight

Former Pentagon AI leader Jack Shanahan discusses U.S.-China AI competition, frontier model risks, oversight, testing and verification.

The Pentagon’s Unfinished Business: Why Acquisition Reform Needs More Than New Policy

Arnold Punaro examines lessons from Goldwater-Nichols and why Pentagon acquisition reform requires cultural change, new incentives and oversight.

Modernizing Government

Beyond Governance: The New CDO Agenda

Data is no longer simply something federal agencies collect and govern—it is becoming the foundation for mission decisions, operational modernization and artificial intelligence. In this episode of Modernizing Government: The EY Insight, Marseta Dill, Acting Chief Data Officer at the Federal Aviation Administration, and Kamna Bohra, Senior Manager at EY, join Fed Gov Today host Francis Rose to examine the expanding role of the chief data officer. They discuss breaking down organizational silos, treating data as an enterprise asset, unlocking knowledge hidden in unstructured information and preparing agencies to use AI responsibly. The conversation reveals why the new CDO agenda extends far beyond governance—and into the design of the federal organization of the future.

Financing the Future: From Acquisition to Execution in the Digital Era

In this episode examines the full modernization journey—from establishing operational requirements and securing funding to acquisition, deployment and long-term sustainment.

The Intelligent Border: Fast. Agile. Secure

This episode explores how data, cloud, and emerging technologies are reshaping the mission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the federal government at large.

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Cyber by Design: Building Security and Resilience Into Government Modernization

Dr. Justin Ubert, Division Chief for Cybersecurity & Operations at the Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation, and Rob Brougham, Principal of Cybersecurity at EY
Transforming the CFO Function

Sherlonda Goode-Jones, Government and Public Sector Growth and Solutions Leader
SOF Week 2026

Amy Fenstermacher, Global Grants Technology Leader

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In Depth Series

Audit Readiness: In Depth

The latest edition of Audit Readiness: In Depth, sponsored by KPMG, takes a close look at the War Department’s ongoing journey toward achieving and sustaining clean audit opinions.
AI & Automation: In Depth

AI & Automation: In Depth, sponsored by Microsoft, brings together federal and industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping government operations, research, and service delivery.
Cloud Security: In Depth

In this special In Depth edition of Fed Gov Today, sponsored by Cisco, government and industry leaders break down what it really takes to protect the cloud in high-stakes, mission-driven environments.
Zero Trust: In Depth - Navigating the Federal Government’s Cybersecurity Evolution

In this special program, sponsored by Booz Allen, Francis Rose talks with cybersecurity leaders from DISA, the State Department, GAO, and Booz Allen about the progress agencies are making, the challenges they’re facing, and the strategies that will define the future of Zero Trust across government.