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Emerging Technology
Press release
There Are Better Ways to Streamline Satellite Licensing

The Federation of American Scientists supports Congress’ ongoing bipartisan efforts to strengthen U.S. leadership with respect to outer space activities.

02.10.26 | 2 min read
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Emerging Technology
Blog
Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026 is a Major Step for U.S. Biosecurity

By preparing credible, bipartisan options now, before the bill becomes law, we can give the Administration a plan that is ready to implement rather than another study that gathers dust.

02.06.26 | 3 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
A National AI Laboratory to Support the Administration’s AI Agenda at the Department of Commerce

Even as companies and countries race to adopt AI, the U.S. lacks the capacity to fully characterize the behavior and risks of AI systems and ensure leadership across the AI stack. This gap has direct consequences for Commerce’s core missions.

02.05.26 | 17 min read
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Global Risk
Blog
The Aftermath: The Expiration of New START and What It Means For Us All

The last remaining agreement limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons has now expired. For the first time since 1972, there is no treaty-bound cap on strategic nuclear weapons. 

02.05.26 | 13 min read
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Emerging Technology
Blog
“Going Back to Cali” for AI Governance Lessons as States Take the Lead on AI Implementation

As states take up AI regulation, they must prioritize transparency and build technical capacity to ensure effective governance and build public trust.

02.04.26 | 7 min read
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Government Capacity
Report
Philanthropy Partnerships Summit Report: Building Collaborations for Impact

The Philanthropy Partnerships Summit demonstrated both the urgency and the opportunity of deeper collaboration between sectors that share a common goal of advancing discovery and ensuring that its benefits reach people and communities everywhere.

02.03.26 | 20 min read
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FAS
Blog
Gil on the Hill: January 2026

January brought a jolt of game-changing national political events and government funding brinksmanship. If Washington, D.C.’s new year resolution was for less drama in 2026, it’s failed already. 

01.29.26 | 8 min read
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Government Capacity
Blog
Introducing Digital Service Retros: Back to the (Digital) Future

We’re launching a national series of digital service retrospectives to capture hard-won lessons, surface what worked, be clear-eyed about what didn’t, and bring digital service experts together to imagine next-generation models for digital government.

01.28.26 | 3 min read
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Clean Energy
Report
DOE 4.0: Rethinking Program Design for a Clean Energy Future

How DOE can emerge from political upheaval achieve the real-world change needed to address the interlocking crises of energy affordability, U.S. competitiveness, and climate change.

01.26.26 | 27 min read
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Clean Energy
Report
One Year into the Trump Administration: DOE’s FY26 Budget Cuts and the Path Forward

As Congress begins the FY27 appropriations process this month, congress members should turn their eyes towards rebuilding DOE’s programs and strengthening U.S. energy innovation and reindustrialization.

01.22.26 | 9 min read
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Clean Energy
Report
One Year into the Trump Administration: DOE Awards Cancelled and Programs Stalled

Politically motivated award cancellations and the delayed distribution of obligated funds have broken the hard-earned trust of the private sector, state and local governments, and community organizations.

01.21.26 | 12 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
The FAIR in Education Act: Federal coordination to support responsible AI deployment

In the absence of guardrails and guidance, AI can increase inequities, introduce bias, spread misinformation, and risk data security for schools and students alike.

01.21.26 | 12 min read
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