Workforce transformations of 2025 and what to watch for 2026

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Federal News Network - The Federal Report - January 05, 2026

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AI may not be the federal buzzword for 2026

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Roth strategies are not going away. But the way certain federal employees use them is changing, and the timing of your decisions is becoming far more important.

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Risk & Compliance Exchange 2025: HCLSoftware's Mike Khusid on continuous, automated security processes : Agencies must keep compliance processes up to speed in face of rapid changes in cybersecurity, AI and supply chain attacks, HCL AppScan product manager says.

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Army launches AI and machine-learning career path for officers

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FAA ramps up billions in spending as 'down payment' for air traffic overhaul

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Risk and Compliance 2025 Exchange: Diligent's Jason Venner on moving beyond manual cyber compliance : The Pentagon has been leading a push to shift cyber risk management beyond static checklists and manual processes, the Diligent solutions leader says.

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Recruiting cleared talent in 2026

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