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
Agencies to Focus on Illegal Cyberweapons Trade in 2014
Defense bill calls for agencies to work together on guidelines.
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
Management Failures Threaten New Air Traffic Control Navigation System
FAA plans were unrealistic and the project has lacked leadership, report says.
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
HealthCare.gov Security Gaps Identified in Contractor Documents
It’s not clear how many of the vulnerabilities have since been addressed.
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