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  "entity": "GovNews",
  "subtitle": "An eCorp Venture",
  "domain": "govnews.com",
  "vertical": "Government & Civic",
  "count": 18,
  "generated_at": "2026-06-12T17:47:50.996Z",
  "articles": [
    {
      "title": "Senate rejects Cyber Force push as debate over cyber structure continues",
      "url": "https://www.govexec.com/defense/2026/06/cyber-force-service-branch-fails-senate/414156/",
      "summary": "Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s amendment to place a new service under the Army fell short in committee, even as lawmakers advanced separate provisions examining Cyber Command’s role and resourcing.",
      "source": "govexec.com",
      "published": "Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:40:12 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.govexec.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/12/GettyImages_2273284217-1/large.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "Lawmakers press for tighter oversight of fast-growing prediction markets",
      "url": "https://www.govexec.com/oversight/2026/06/lawmakers-press-tighter-oversight-fast-growing-prediction-markets/414154/",
      "summary": "Senators are urging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to clarify rules for event contracts and strengthen monitoring standards, warning that rapid growth in prediction markets is exposing weaknesses in safeguards against manipulation and consumer harm.",
      "source": "govexec.com",
      "published": "Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:27:58 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.govexec.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/12/06122026Polymarket/large.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "Cyber framework harmonization is a thorny, yet not intractable issue, experts say",
      "url": "https://www.route-fifty.com/cybersecurity/2026/06/cyber-framework-harmonization-thorny-yet-not-intractable-issue-experts-say/414148/",
      "summary": "Those inside and outside government agree harmonizing and streamline cyber regulations would save time and compliance costs. A consensus might be emerging around what to do next.",
      "source": "route-fifty.com",
      "published": "Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.route-fifty.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/12/20260612_Cyber_SmileStudioAP/large.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "On the historic route from Selma to Montgomery, an AI cloud looms",
      "url": "https://www.route-fifty.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/06/historic-route-selma-montgomery-ai-cloud-looms/414145/",
      "summary": "In this rural Alabama community, some residents can’t flush their toilets. Developers want to build a state-of-the-art data center next door.",
      "source": "route-fifty.com",
      "published": "Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.route-fifty.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/12/20260612_AL_Michael_Milner/large.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "Surveillance authority nears historic lapse as House deadlock meets intelligence leadership fight",
      "url": "https://www.govexec.com/technology/2026/06/surveillance-authority-lapse-intelligence-leadership-fight/414150/",
      "summary": "Section 702 is set to expire for the first time after a failed House vote, even as a White House nomination aims to resolve a separate battle over who should oversee the intelligence community during the transition.",
      "source": "govexec.com",
      "published": "Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:49:58 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.govexec.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/12/061126congressNG/large.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "It was a pretty good year for regulating AI in New York",
      "url": "https://www.route-fifty.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/06/it-was-pretty-good-year-regulating-ai-new-york/414144/",
      "summary": "State lawmakers passed a variety of artificial intelligence guidelines before the end of the legislative session.",
      "source": "route-fifty.com",
      "published": "Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.route-fifty.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/12/AA_note_June_11_headline/large.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "As AI scales in government, visibility, zero trust and data protection are critical",
      "url": "https://www.route-fifty.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/06/ai-scales-government-visibility-zero-trust-and-data-protection-are-critical/414146/",
      "summary": "COMMENTARY | States and localities are embracing the technology but must keep several security challenges in mind as they do so. As AI evolves, controls must evolve too.",
      "source": "route-fifty.com",
      "published": "Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.route-fifty.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/12/20260612_OpEd_BlackJack3D/large.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "Expanding paid leave for federal workers is back on the table",
      "url": "https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2026/06/expanding-paid-leave-federal-workers-back/414127/",
      "summary": "Bipartisan legislation would grant civilian federal employees up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave per year.",
      "source": "govexec.com",
      "published": "Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:32:06 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.govexec.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/11/06112026PaidLeave/large.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "Most Americans think government workers are competent and should be nonpartisan, according to recent surveys",
      "url": "https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2026/06/most-americans-think-government-workers-are-competent-and-should-be-nonpartisan-according-recent-surveys/414126/",
      "summary": "A survey from the Partnership for Public Service also found that a majority of Americans oppose the Trump administration’s changes to government.",
      "source": "govexec.com",
      "published": "Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:40:21 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.govexec.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/11/061126_Getty_GovExec_Flag/large.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "Why Social Security’s funding gap matters to federal retirement",
      "url": "https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2026/06/social-security-funding-gap-federal-retirement/414124/",
      "summary": "Most federal employees under FERS rely on Social Security as part of retirement. The latest trustees report suggests the choices to preserve full benefits are getting tougher.",
      "source": "govexec.com",
      "published": "Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.govexec.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/11/06112026retpl/large.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "Attacks on telecom infrastructure are growing, report says",
      "url": "https://www.route-fifty.com/digital-government/2026/06/attacks-telecom-infrastructure-are-growing-report-says/414117/",
      "summary": "Industry groups found that over 18,000 incidents were reported last year, which represented a 59% jump from 2024. Better enforcement and regulation could prevent it, the groups said.",
      "source": "route-fifty.com",
      "published": "Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.route-fifty.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/11/20260611_Telco_Ashley_Cooper/large.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "More states restrict 3D-printed firearms",
      "url": "https://www.route-fifty.com/digital-government/2026/06/more-states-restrict-3d-printed-firearms/414116/",
      "summary": "At least six states this year have outlawed or imposed regulations on such guns.",
      "source": "route-fifty.com",
      "published": "Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.route-fifty.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/11/20260611_Gun_Sven_Loeffler/large.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "Meet the women leading the people-powered push against data centers",
      "url": "https://www.route-fifty.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/06/meet-women-leading-people-powered-push-against-data-centers/414115/",
      "summary": "Through public office, environmental justice and urban planning, they’re demanding a say in what gets built in communities across the country.",
      "source": "route-fifty.com",
      "published": "Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.route-fifty.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/11/20260611_DCs_JasonDoiy/large.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "Lawmaker proposes overhaul of critical infrastructure cyber plans as AI threats rise",
      "url": "https://www.route-fifty.com/cybersecurity/2026/06/warner-proposes-overhaul-critical-infrastructure-cyber-plans-ai-threats-rise/414114/",
      "summary": "The measure would require CISA to refresh long-outdated sector cybersecurity plans as lawmakers warn that advanced AI tools could accelerate the discovery and exploitation of software flaws.",
      "source": "route-fifty.com",
      "published": "Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.route-fifty.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/11/GettyImages_2267258486/large.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "DOJ shutters alleged China-linked operation targeting current and former feds",
      "url": "https://www.govexec.com/technology/2026/06/doj-shutters-alleged-china-linked-operation-targeting-feds/414109/",
      "summary": "The sites posed as consulting companies and used paid research opportunities to connect with people holding national security expertise, prosecutors said.",
      "source": "govexec.com",
      "published": "Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.govexec.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/10/061026chinaNG-1/large.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "Return-to-office push put GSA’s network infrastructure to the test",
      "url": "https://www.govexec.com/technology/2026/06/return-office-push-puts-gsas-network-infrastructure-test/414108/",
      "summary": "A recent upgrade project offers a glimpse at how one agency adapted its technology footprint as more federal employees returned to government offices.",
      "source": "govexec.com",
      "published": "Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.govexec.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/10/GettyImages_2207545141-1/large.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "Bisignano deflects customer service questions in congressional testimony",
      "url": "https://www.govexec.com/management/2026/06/bisignano-deflects-customer-service-questions-congressional-testimony/414106/",
      "summary": "The Social Security commissioner frequently tried to shout over Democratic lawmakers during the occasionally raucous hearing.",
      "source": "govexec.com",
      "published": "Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:25:05 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.govexec.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/10/06102026frankbisignano/large.jpg"
    },
    {
      "title": "A year after sounding the alarm, NIH dissenters say political influence is entrenched at research agency",
      "url": "https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2026/06/year-after-sounding-alarm-nih-dissenters-say-political-influence-entrenched-research-agency/414104/",
      "summary": "The Trump administration has cut staff and grants at the National Institutes of Health, and employees warn further overhauls appear to be likely.",
      "source": "govexec.com",
      "published": "Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:46:22 -0400",
      "image": "https://cdn.govexec.com/media/img/cd/2026/06/10/061026_Getty_GovExec_NIH/large.jpg"
    }
  ]
}