Just like old times.
The “Shutdown Fairness Act,” which would pay federal employees during the shutdown, failed 54-45 Thursday.
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Some federal workers are beginning to miss paychecks. Read more from NPR.
The threat includes items containing US software or those that were made using US software.
The memo requires all interactions with Congress to funnel through the Pentagon's main legislative office.
A coalition of proponents of the OSINT provision is meeting some resistance from within the IC.
The U.S. Army is embracing changes to its tactics and positioning drones as a fundamental part of how Soldiers operate.
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Noah Sheinbaum critiques a recently released memo detailing changes to how the Air Force will handle software-as-a-service.
A new report from CNAS finds the time to field new weapon systems has increased significantly in recent years.
Tripp Kelly, a partner at Socium Advisors, offers guidance on managing business finances for growth.
Current and former defense officials talk about moving faster on AI for battlefield edge.
Editor's Notes
With the first edition of The MC Post in the books, we come to you this week with a surprising amount of news given the ongoing shutdown. Is it just me, or does everything seem awkwardly close to normal despite the elephant (and donkey) in the room? Don’t get me wrong, there is an anxious atmosphere, and we're seeing cracks in the normalcy—events are postponing and moving to DC, the headlines over on Federal News Network rotate between agencies facing some new challenge, and everyone's ability to plan is frustratingly stymied. But all in all, it’s surprisingly business as usual.
One does have to wonder on the event front how the combination of ongoing travel budget challenges plus the last-minute shutdown-related cancelations or postponements will change how we do future conferences and professional get-togethers. My bet is we will see at least some return to Covid-era digital events to hedge against the uncertainty.
As you read through the headlines this weekend, I'd like to draw your attention to "We need to talk about the tech stack problem," written by our own Jerry Ramey. The team that brings you The MC Post is a small business that has worked with the government for nearly a decade. Jerry's article is a bit of blowing off steam and a bit of a call to change the status quo. If you have thoughts, you can message him on MC.
Remember, this publication each Saturday is a work in progress. We'd love to hear what we're missing or what interests you at news@missioncultivate.com. And of course, the conversation continues (even during the shutdown!) over on MC.
Beau Downey, Editor
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