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Federal News Network - The Federal Report - April 06, 2026
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** Budget
Trump's 2027 budget request doubles down on agency reorganizations panned by Congress
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** Budget
White House seeks 10% cut to non-defense discretionary spending
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** Budget
White House budget proposal silent on civilian federal pay raise
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AI boosts efficiency for agencies, but trust and safety lead the way : Officials from the Labor and State departments, along with experts from academia and industry, share how government is deploying AI today.
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** Federal Newscast
Army drops RFP for MAPS contract
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We're bringing together CIOs, technologists and modernization strategists for an upcoming event that will explore how artificial intelligence, consolidated service delivery and modern governance are redefining what's possible in federal CX.
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The Roth TSP illusion: What your tax pro isn't telling you about Roth conversions and maximizing your TSP : How can you protect your retirement from higher taxes?
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** Budget
White House seeks 5%-7% military pay raise in 2027 budget request
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** Unions
VA reverses course, restores union contracts following judge's rebuke
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** Management
White House scales back plan to dismantle the CFPB but still wants to slash staff by two-thirds
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** Technology
The Rubin Observatory just turned the night sky into a live feed
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New ARPA‑H effort aims to change how doctors understand and treat critical illness in real time
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DoT, NOAA develop paths to modernize critical systems
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** Commentary
Buy American and Made in USA: One slogan, two compliance systems
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Astrophotography from Artemis
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