Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers.
Federal Reserve Nominee Warsh Says AI is Reshaping the Economy
Last week, Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh told lawmakers that emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and digital assets, are rapidly reshaping the U.S. economy and will require significant changes in how the central bank operates, according to MeriTalk.
OMB Seeks Details from Agencies in Their Commercial Buying, or Lack Thereof
The Office of Management and Budget wants details from agencies on how they are complying with President Trump’s 2025 executive order calling for them to prioritize commercially available products and services in acquisitions, according to NextGov.
Transportation Celebrates Air Traffic Control Modernization, Asks Lawmakers for More Funding
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy celebrated progress on the effort to modernize the U.S. air traffic control system on Tuesday, a year after rolling out a plan to do so, reminding Congress that he wants more money to finish the job, according to NextGov.
Energy Secretary Sees ‘Growing’ Opposition to AI as ‘Very Real’ Risk
The Energy Department might be all in on AI, but the increasing apprehension among the American public poses a challenge, according to Secretary Chris Wright, as highlighted by FedScoop.
House FY27 VA Funding Bill Allocates $3.4B for EHR Rollout
The House Appropriations Committee advanced a fiscal year 2027 funding package that includes billions of dollars for the continued rollout of the VA’s new electronic health record system, although lawmakers once again made a portion of the money contingent on VA meeting certain performance and oversight requirements, according to NextGov.
Navy Nears Completion of Portfolio Acquisition Executives Overhaul
The Navy is on track to stand up its remaining five Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) in the coming months, completing a sweeping overhaul of part of the DoD’s broader efforts to reform its weapon acquisition process, according to MeriTalk.
