The Trump administration has announced a trade and economic agreement with China aimed at rebalancing trade, protecting national security and expanding opportunities for American workers and farmers. In a fact sheet published Saturday, the White House said the deal, reached during President Donald Trump’s visit to South Korea, includes commitments from Beijing on rare earth exports, semiconductors and agricultural purchases. What Is the Deal on Rare Earths & Critical Minerals? A key element of the agreement focuses on rare earths and other critical minerals. China will issue general licenses for the export of rare earths, antimony, gallium, germanium and graphite, The post US, China Reach Trade & Economic Deal first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence announced that Congress appropriated an aggregate amount of $73.3 billion for the National Intelligence Program, or NIP, in fiscal year 2025. ODNI said Friday the appropriated budget includes supplemental funding. The figure reflects a 4 percent drop from the previous year’s topline budget. For FY 2024, Congress appropriated $76.5 billion in total funding for the NIP, including supplemental funds, up 6.7 percent from the FY 2023 topline of $71.7 billion. ODNI stated that beyond the FY 2025 topline figure, there will be no further disclosures of classified budget details, except for unclassified The post ODNI Discloses $73.3B FY25 Appropriated Budget for Intelligence Program first appeared on Executive Gov.
Federal agencies should view modernization as a strategic imperative rooted in security, adaptability and workforce development, according to Paul Wilkinson, senior vice president and digital modernization practice area leader at Leidos. In a recent video interview with Executive Mosaic’s Charles Lyons-Burt, Wilkinson said the government’s success in digital transformation depends on sustained investment in zero trust security, adaptable architectures and technical talent capable of supporting long-term mission outcomes. “The priority has to be proactive digital transformation with a focus on cybersecurity and adaptability,” Wilkinson said. “We have to make sure security is paramount in everything we do and stay focused The post Leidos’ Paul Wilkinson Urges Federal Leaders to Prioritize Resilience in Digital Transformation first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to close loopholes associated with its list of telecommunications equipment barred from entering the United States due to national security concerns. According to the agency’s Tuesday release, it introduced new rules to prevent the continued importation, marketing and sales of devices that foreign adversaries, such as China, can use to threaten the privacy and security of Americans and disrupt critical infrastructures. What Do FCC’s New Rules Mean for Telco Equipment Imports? The FCC maintains a Covered List, which already prohibits the entry of insecure devices, including products from Chinese companies Huawei and Hikvision, into The post FCC Tightens Rules on Imports of High-Risk Communications Equipment first appeared on Executive Gov.
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has identified networking, the ability to connect and integrate systems across domains, as the “mega trend” shaping the future of warfare, Breaking Defense reported Friday. Network integration and multi-domain connectivity are redefining how the U.S. military operates across the Indo-Pacific — a key focus of a panel discussion at Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Defense R&D Summit on Jan. 29. The session will highlight advances in wireless communication, integrated architectures and cross-domain interoperability that enable faster, smarter decision-making in complex operational environments. Register now to join defense leaders shaping the future of networked warfare. What Makes Networking The post Winning Future Conflicts Depends on Networked Warfare, INDOPACOM Says first appeared on Executive Gov.
Arielle Roth, assistant secretary of commerce for communications and information at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, spoke at Forum Global’s 14th Americas Spectrum Management Conference on Oct. 30 about the U.S. government’s plans to expand spectrum access, as outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which NTIA dubbed OB3. How Is the OB3 Advancing Spectrum Policy? Roth emphasized the Trump administration is implementing the OB3, aiming to free 200 megahertz of federal spectrum for mobile broadband over two years and strengthening 5G, 6G, artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, integrated sensing and quantum communications capabilities. NTIA will also enhance spectrum management by ensuring The post NTIA’s Arielle Roth Outlines National Spectrum Strategy first appeared on Executive Gov.
A senior Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency official, Ryan Donaghy, has been reassigned to the Transportation Security Administration. His transfer comes along with a broad personnel realignment across the Department of Homeland Security under which CISA operates, according to a NextGov FCW report Friday. Learn more about DHS activities at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Homeland Security Summit on Nov. 12, featuring the department’s head, Wash100 winner Sec. Kristi Noem, as the opening keynote speaker. Book your seat now! Donaghy most recently served as acting executive assistant director for CISA’s Infrastructure Security Division and acting assistant director of the agency’s The post Senior Cyber Official Ryan Donaghy Moves to TSA as DHS Realigns Personnel for Border Control first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has released a request for information to gather industry insight on enterprise cloud operations within the VA Enterprise Cloud, or VAEC. Gain insights into initiatives by federal health agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs to modernize operations and enhance citizen user experience by leveraging AI, cloud and other emerging technologies. Join the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Healthcare Summit on Dec. 4 for in-depth industry discussions and networking. Which VAEC Focus Areas Is the VA Exploring? According to the presolicitation notice published on SAM.gov Tuesday, VA is seeking market feedback on the future design and The post VA Issues RFI for Enterprise Cloud Strategy first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach as the 24th chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, Breaking Defense reported. Wilsbach will succeed Gen. David Allvin, who announced plans to retire in August. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink welcomed Wilsbach’s confirmation on X, saying, “With his vast experience in the Pacific and as a commander at all levels, he is the right leader for the [U.S. Air Force].” President Donald Trump nominated Wilsbach for the role in September. His nomination was announced despite his prior plans to retire after nearly 40 years of active duty service. The post Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach Confirmed as Air Force Chief of Staff first appeared on Executive Gov.
President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Defense to “immediately” begin testing of nuclear weapons, a move the U.S. has not taken since 1992, Reuters reported Thursday. Announcing the decision from South Korea, Trump cited growing global nuclear programs and emphasized that the U.S. has the largest nuclear arsenal, calling Russia second and China a distant third. “Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately,” the president said in his post on Truth Social. Which Companies Are Likely to The post Trump Orders Pentagon to Restart Nuclear Weapons Testing first appeared on Executive Gov.
