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Department Of Government Efficiency: National Labor Relations Board Detailees Did Not Access IT Systems Between April 16 and July 25, 2025

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Department of Government Efficiency: Treasury Needs to Fully Implement Data Protection Controls

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Science & Tech Spotlight: Data Centers in Space

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Payment Integrity: Agencies' Estimated Improper Payments Increased to $186 Billion in Fiscal Year 2025

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Industrial Security: Improved Risk Management and Stakeholder Engagement Needed to Help DOD Address Mission Gaps

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Weapon System Sustainment: DOD Identified Critical Cost Growth, and the Army Should Take Action to Yield Cost Savings

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