The Biden administration issued a last-minute executive order on AI infrastructure. And OPM has a new IT chief.

There are exceptions for military spouses and employees with disabilities in the policy, which DOGE leaders have touted as a way to shrink the federal civilian workforce.

OPM said technological advances necessitated the changes, but some stakeholders argued the modifications still don’t reflect current governmental needs.

The State Department has already begun to implement the president’s memo cancelling telework agreements as of March 1 and remote work arrangements July 1, with exceptions for military spouses and employees with disabilities.

The Office of Personnel Management has created a new email account meant to collect reports of suspected diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, one of a series of moves the Trump administration has taken to slash DEI efforts across the federal workforce.

Greg Hogan will serve as the new CIO for the personnel agency, following Melvin Brown II’s one-week stint in the role.

Trump has promised to accelerate the production of American-made AI to compete against China for global leadership in the technology.

Steve Hernandez, Education’s CISO, and Brian Bordelon, Education’s deputy CIO, have moved to new agencies to take on similar roles.

Extending our commercial relationship with Pearson VUE; Future collaboration on innovation and joint go-to-market activities, including in AI upskilling; and Opportunity to enhance our AI and technology capabilities across the business.

The White House has directed federal agencies to close all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices by Wednesday,2, 2025. Employees in these offices will be placed on paid leave. Agencies must also submit detailed reports to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) by Friday,

This follows President Donald Trump's executive order authorising the US military to deploy as many units or members of the armed forces as needed to help the Department of Homeland Security obtain "complete operational control" of the border.

JPMorgan reiterated its Overweight rating and $17.00 price target for TAL International (NYSE:TAL) shares. The firm's analysts were impressed by TAL's recent financial results, which showcased a significant 62% year-over-year top-line growth.