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Foundations for OT Cybersecurity: Asset Inventory Guidance for Owners and Operators

Foundations for OT Cybersecurity: Asset Inventory...

Operational technology (OT) systems form the backbone of critical infrastructure, yet their complexity and connectivity make them prime targets for cyber threats. This guidance from CISA and global partners stresses…

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Terrorist Watchlist: Nomination and Redress Processes for U.S. Persons

Terrorist Watchlist: Nomination and Redress...

The GAO report examines how U.S. persons may be nominated to or misidentified on the terrorist watchlist and the processes available to correct errors. While the watchlist helps safeguard national…

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Carbon Credits: Limited Federal Role in Voluntary Carbon Markets

Carbon Credits: Limited Federal Role in Voluntary...

The GAO examined the voluntary carbon market, where organizations buy credits to offset emissions, but found ongoing concerns about integrity and transparency. Studies show many credits may not represent real…

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Executive Order 14333: Declaring a Crime Emergency in the District of Columbia

Executive Order 14333: Declaring a Crime Emergency...

The President has declared a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., citing record-high rates of homicides, robberies, and vehicle thefts that now outpace every state in the nation. This escalation, officials…

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Executive Order 14334: Further Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Ongoing Discussions With the People’s Republic of China

Executive Order 14334: Further Modifying...

The President has extended the suspension of certain tariffs on imports from China, following ongoing trade discussions aimed at addressing reciprocity and national security concerns. This move builds on earlier…

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National Strategy on Microelectronics Research

National Strategy on Microelectronics Research

The amended National Strategy on Microelectronics Research highlights the urgent need to strengthen U.S. leadership in semiconductor innovation and manufacturing. It outlines priorities for advancing next-generation microelectronics, fostering collaboration between…

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Implementation Plan 2025-2026 for the Arctic Research Plan 2022-2026

Implementation Plan 2025-2026 for the Arctic...

The 2025–2026 Arctic Implementation Plan builds on the U.S. Arctic Research Plan, outlining near-term priorities that support resilient communities, sustainable resource management, and stronger research partnerships. It emphasizes collaboration with…

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Agency Guidance for Implementing Gold Standard Science in the Conduct and Management of Scientific Activities

Agency Guidance for Implementing Gold Standard...

The new OSTP Guidance sets a “Gold Standard” for how federally supported science should be conducted—ensuring it is reproducible, transparent, and free from bias. Agencies are expected to embrace collaboration…

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Adding Artificial Intelligence to the Team

Adding Artificial Intelligence to the Team

This piece explores how the U.S. Army is experimenting with large language models to support intelligence collection and planning in fast-moving combat environments. It highlights the challenges of adapting quickly…

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Credit Access in the United States

Credit Access in the United States

Access to credit in the U.S. is far from equal—your race, family income, and even hometown can shape your financial future. By age 25, many Black Americans and those from…

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Technifying Ventures

Technifying Ventures

This paper explores new methods for improving economic statistics by combining survey responses with administrative and third-party data. By leveraging these linked data sources, researchers can reduce reporting burdens, enhance…

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2030 Census:

2030 Census:

The 2030 Census is already in motion, with the Census Bureau testing new methods to cut costs, improve accuracy, and adapt to technological changes. Key shifts include reducing door-to-door address…

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Developing a Child Care-Inclusive Poverty Measure

Developing a Child Care-Inclusive Poverty Measure

Child care costs have become one of the fastest-growing household expenses, yet the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) does not treat them as a basic need. This paper from the U.S.…

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Defense Business System Determination and Implementation Guidance

Defense Business System Determination and...

The U.S. Army has issued updated guidance for determining, classifying, and managing Defense Business Systems (DBS) to improve cost efficiency, operational performance, and compliance with federal law. The directive defines…

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Intelligence Reform at 20

Intelligence Reform at 20

Twenty years after major intelligence reforms, joint military intelligence is struggling to keep pace with warfighter needs. Training has leaned heavily on analytic tradecraft standards but often overlooks the joint…

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