Digital Government

Analysis: Is NSA Surveillance Constitutional?

Depends on the judge, a Friday ruling in the agency's favor shows.

Digital Government

Edward Snowden: Congress's Failures Forced My Hand

The NSA leaker says House and Senate leaders "elected" him by failing to do their oversight jobs themselves.

Management

How VA Is Using Big Data to Keep Patients Out of the Hospital

Doctors combine assessment tools and analytics to address high-risk cases early.

Modernization

Census Dropping BlackBerry, Will Outfit Surveyors with iPhones

The iPhone pilot is the first step to a bring-your-own-device strategy for Census surveyors.

Digital Government

NSA Panel Member Recommends Increased Data Collection

Former CIA chief says controversial 'bulk' collection of data should be expanded to include email, and could prevent the next 9/11.

Cybersecurity

Defense to Weigh Civilian Cyber Militia

Pentagon may hire National Guard nonmilitary employees to help thwart cyberattacks.

Cybersecurity

Army Settles on Augusta for Cyber Forces Headquarters

Fort Gordon location will require 150 fewer personnel and cost 23 percent less than other sites contemplated.

Digital Government

Congress Lops $35 Million Off Funding for NSA Supercomputer Center

White House had requested $431 million for the 28-acre data mining facility near Baltimore.

Business

Holiday Surprise! TSA to Expedite All Troops Through Airport Security, Shoes On

Just in time for Christmas, TSA bumps all U.S. military members to the front of security lines at 100 airports. By Kevin Baron

Emerging Tech

What to Believe About Security Risks in Subpoenaed HealthCare.gov Docs

Lawmakers disagree on the documents' release; the rest of us don't have enough info to decide.

Digital Government

Task Force Blasts NSA's Collection and Storage of Personal Data

A group of presidential advisers recommends more than 40 changes to the NSA's data collection program.

Digital Government

Battle Over HealthCare.gov Paper Trail Reaches House Leadership

Pelosi is seeking a classified briefing to discuss the cybersecurity risks of releasing some contractor documents.

Cybersecurity

Let Supreme Court Decide if NSA Surveillance Is Constitutional, Key Senator Says

Lawmakers have been assuming the program is legal, Feinstein says.

Digital Government

Insurance Companies Are Making a $500 Million Bet on Obamacare

With HealthCare.gov basically fixed, insurers prepare a half-a-billion-dollar battle for new customers.

Digital Government

Microsoft Executive to Lead HealthCare.gov

Kurt DelBene takes the reins from Jeffrey Zients to lead the site out of crisis mode.

Business

Pentagon Reorganizes Intel Office, Adds Cyber Post

Under orders to cut 20 percent from its budget, the Pentagon’s intel office also has to balance its commitment to new threats like cyber. By Stephanie Gaskell

Digital Government

Democrats Seek Classified Briefing on HealthCare.gov Docs, Citing Security

Oversight Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., says he won't endanger the system or Americans.