federal agencies
Coverage of federal agencies in the Nexus archive.
- CISA warns of hackers exploiting critical MLflow vulnerability
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned federal agencies that threat actors are currently exploiting a critical vulnerability. This vulnerability resides within the MLflow open-source AI engineering platform.
- US law to investigate foodborne illness outbreaks has been delayed for 15 years
Congress passed a law designed to help federal agencies investigate outbreaks of foodborne illness, a regulation experts stated could have prevented the US’s largest cyclosporiasis outbreak sooner. However, this rule has been severely delayed for 15 years. The delay continues amid lobbying efforts in 2025.
- Littwin: A “smoking-gun” email linking Trump directly to his war on Colorado has a federal judge fuming
A federal judge stated that an email linking Trump directly to a 'war on Colorado' 'makes no sense in our democracy.' The judgment refers to an email asking federal agencies for help punishing Colorado after the state refused to release Tina Peters.
- Puerto Rico working with federal agencies on water crisis, governor says
Hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico are facing rotating water shut offs following the island enduring its driest July on record. A governor stated that Puerto Rico is coordinating with federal agencies regarding the ongoing water crisis.
- Puerto Rico working with federal agencies on water crisis, governor says
Hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico face rotating water shutdowns following its driest July on record. The governor announced that Puerto Rico is working with federal agencies to address the ongoing water crisis.
- Puerto Rico working with federal agencies on water crisis, governor says
Puerto Rico is experiencing a significant water crisis, leaving hundreds of thousands of residents dealing with rotating water shut offs. This situation follows the area suffering through its driest July on record. Separately, the governor stated that Puerto Rico is working with federal agencies to address the problem.
- Puerto Rico working with federal agencies on water crisis, governor says
In Puerto Rico, hundreds of thousands of people are facing rotating water shut-offs after experiencing its driest July on record. The governor announced that Puerto Rico is working with federal agencies to address the ongoing water crisis.
- Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
The Senate passed a short-term measure that approves funding to prevent federal agencies from losing their funds. This action is designed to avoid a government shutdown until early December, which occurs during campaign season.
- Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
The Senate successfully passed a short-term measure involving a funding bill. This action is intended to keep federal agencies funded until early December. The purpose of this measure is specifically to prevent a government shutdown that would occur during the campaign season.
- Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
The Senate passed a short-term measure to ensure that federal agencies remain funded into early December. This funding bill is intended to prevent a government shutdown during campaign season.
- Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
The Senate passed a short-term funding bill to ensure federal agencies remain funded into early December. This measure aims to prevent a government shutdown during the campaign season ahead of the election.
- Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
The Senate passed a short-term measure designed to keep federal agencies funded until early December. This legislation aims to avoid a government shutdown that would occur during the campaign season. The bill's passing was announced as occurring before the election.
- Coinbase vice chair says he's hopeful Senate will pass crypto regulation bill ahead of recess
The Senate is set to recess this weekend, leaving limited time to pass the CLARITY Act, a crypto regulation bill that received bipartisan support in the House in 2025. The bill aims to grant federal agencies enhanced powers to monitor digital assets, and Coinbase Vice Chair Ryan VanGrack expresses optimism about its potential passage before the recess.
- Bedbugs, bad Wi-Fi: Federal workers say forced summer relocations have been chaos
Federal agencies are relocating hundreds of workers to new buildings during the summer, causing significant disruption. Employees report issues like bedbugs and poor Wi-Fi in the new locations.
- Adeyemi’s lawyers detail roles of key federal agencies validating fake PFIPC
Adeyemi’s lawyers argue that the fake PFIPC controversies involve key federal agencies and should not be attributed solely to Adeyemi. The article highlights the agencies' roles in validating the fake PFIPC.
- Senate unveils spending bill that avoids shutdown before election
The Senate introduced a short-term federal spending bill to fund agencies until early December, avoiding a government shutdown before the election and preventing lawmakers up for reelection from facing voters during such a crisis.
- Eastern Washington fires destroy 600 structures and force 60,000 to evacuate
Wildfires in eastern Washington state, particularly around Spokane, destroyed 600 structures and forced 60,000 people to evacuate. The fires burned 8.2 square miles and are part of a broader wave of western U.S. wildfires that have overwhelmed federal, state, and local agencies.
- Eastern Washington fires destroy 600 structures and force 60,000 to evacuate
Wildfires in eastern Washington, particularly around Spokane, destroyed at least 600 structures and forced 60,000 people to evacuate. The fires, part of dozens across the western US, have overwhelmed federal and local agencies, with 390 square miles burned and some fires still uncontained.
- Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
Senate leaders have introduced a short-term spending bill to prevent a government shutdown during campaign season. The bill would fund federal agencies past the midterm elections through Dec. 11.
- So wait, what’s happening with the Colorado River? Here’s the breakdown.
Federal agencies released the first of several reports outlining the management of the Colorado River for years to come. Negotiations on the issue continue.
- Agencies to escort fallen firefighter from Denver to Grand Junction
Multiple federal and state agencies will escort the remains of fallen firefighter Nathan Matthews from Denver to Grand Junction. The procession is scheduled to take place tomorrow.
- Record Numbers of Public Document Requests Are in Limbo or Unfulfilled
A Times analysis of 16 years of federal data reveals that federal agencies are lagging in processing public document requests, leading to record numbers of unfulfilled or delayed requests.
- How cuts to federal agencies led to the current cyclosporiasis outbreak
The article discusses how cuts to federal agencies under the Trump Administration impacted food safety measures, contributing to the current cyclosporiasis outbreak. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe interviews NBC reporter Erika Edwards to explore this connection.
- House passes stopgap measure to fund federal government
The House passed a stopgap measure to fund federal agencies at current levels through Dec. 4, preventing a government shutdown before the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30. The vote was 220-205, with six Democrats and Rep. Kevin Kiley joining the effort.
- ICE is arresting relatives who come forward to take custody of migrant children in federal shelters
ICE is arresting relatives who come forward to take custody of migrant children in federal shelters. Attorneys claim federal agencies are using children as 'bait' to detain sponsors, causing delays for kids in shelters.
- White House admits it used keywords to kill billions worth of California research grants
The Trump administration canceled $2 billion in University of California research grants, using keywords like diversity and gender to target projects. Legal teams argue this mass termination violated the First Amendment and other constitutional protections, with a court hearing scheduled for October 20.
- How Trump Is Using Federal Agencies to Target Elections
The Trump administration is utilizing federal agencies to investigate and reshape electoral processes that fall under state jurisdiction. Reporter Nick Corasaniti highlights this strategy in a recent analysis.
- House GOP leaders unveil stopgap funding bill ahead of expected vote next week
House GOP leaders are preparing to bring a stopgap funding bill to the floor next week, aiming to keep federal agencies funded through Dec. 4 and avert a potential government shutdown before the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30. The text of the short-term measure has been unveiled by Republicans.
- CISA orders feds to patch actively exploited Oracle flaw by Saturday
CISA has mandated federal agencies to address a critical vulnerability in Oracle's E-Business Suite financial application by Saturday due to ongoing attacks exploiting the flaw.
- Pasadena AI Firm Virtualitics Opens Virginia Office Near Its Defense Customers
Virtualitics, an AI company based in Pasadena, has opened a new 3,000-square-foot office in Reston, Virginia, near defense contractors and federal agencies. The company, founded in 2016 from a Caltech astronomy lab, signed the lease with Comstock Holding Companies.
- US Bitcoin reserve hits snag as federal agencies debate for control: Bloomberg
The US Bitcoin reserve faces challenges as federal agencies debate control, following White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt's comments on legal implications. The administration is examining the legal aspects of creating such a reserve.
- At Trump’s direction, federal agencies are abandoning discrimination cases
An executive order by Trump directed federal agencies to deprioritize cases involving companies with policies causing unintentional, disparate impact on minority applicants. The order shifts focus away from cases lacking intentional discrimination claims.
- What the post-quantum executive order really demands of CISOs
The executive order on post-quantum cryptography (PQC) establishes deadlines for federal systems to transition to PQC by 2030 for key establishment and 2031 for digital signatures. It emphasizes urgency due to 'Harvest Now, Decrypt Later' attacks, where adversaries collect encrypted data for future decryption via quantum computing. CISOs must shift from awareness to structured ownership, involving cross-functional teams to address embedded cryptographic risks across enterprises.
- CISA sets urgent deadline to fix Cisco flaw exploited in attacks
CISA has issued an urgent deadline for federal agencies to patch a vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Server that is currently being exploited in attacks.
- Norfolk Police gear up for busy weekend in the city
Norfolk Police are increasing security efforts for the upcoming weekend featuring Harborfest, Sail 250, and Norfolk's Juneteenth celebration. Federal, state, and local agencies will support these measures, with police operations spanning from Friday to Tuesday.
- Federal agencies ‘improperly’ accessed S.F. license-plate surveillance data, audit finds
Federal agencies improperly accessed San Francisco's license-plate surveillance data collected via the Flock system, according to an audit. The audit found these accesses were illegal searches of data gathered by the SFPD.
- CISA orders feds to patch max severity Joomla plugin flaw by Friday
CISA has mandated federal agencies to address a maximum-severity vulnerability in the Joomla Content Editor (JCE) plugin, which is currently being exploited. The flaw is part of the Widget Factory plugin and requires immediate patching by Friday.
- CISA orders feds to patch actively exploited Ivanti flaw by Sunday
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ordered federal agencies to patch an actively exploited Ivanti Sentry flaw within three days as mandated by the newly issued Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04.
- CISA to require federal agencies to patch some cyber vulnerabilities within 3 days
CISA is requiring federal agencies to patch certain cyber vulnerabilities within 3 days. Agencies have 180 days to adopt the new patching timeframe under a directive released Wednesday.
- CISA to transform how it assesses cyber vulnerabilities and risks, Andersen says
CISA will issue a binding operational directive requiring federal agencies to alter their approach to addressing cyber vulnerabilities by prioritizing some and deprioritizing others. The directive aims to transform how cyber risks are assessed.