Digital Government
DOJ, DHS say foreign influence campaigns didn't alter 2018 elections
An interagency process assessed efforts to hack into voting machines and election systems or alter voter behavior through covert influence campaigns on social platforms and other media.
Digital Government
Senators Seek Pentagon Reassurance on Department’s Financial Audit
The bipartisan group is worried that the expanded duties of Defense CFO David Norquist could delay reports to Congress.
Digital Government
State election officials seek more security money, fewer mandates
For more secure election equipment to be available for the 2020 vote, Congress needs to act in 2019, state officials say.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 5
The latest news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
GPO Has No Disaster Recovery Plan for Its Tech, Watchdog Says
If its IT infrastructure is taken offline, the agency could lose access to critical data.
Digital Government
State Integration of GIS Into Elections Is Slow Going
The scattered nature of voter information is the biggest hurdle, but geospatial data can mean the difference between a voter receiving the proper ballot.
Digital Government
Enzi wants answers on Census IT costs
Sen. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), head of the Senate Budget Committee, is worried about growing Census IT costs and staffing challenges.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Are Taking Another Crack At Security Clearance Reform
And they’re demanding answers about Facebook’s missteps and the shutdown’s impact on cybersecurity.
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FCW Insider: Feb. 4
The latest news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
How Two Agencies Handled Expired Credentials After Historic Shutdown
Despite agencies reopening, some feds weren’t able to get right back to work due to expired PIV cards and passwords.
Digital Government
The Various Plans to Avert Future Government Shutdowns
Lawmakers have a lot of ideas to keep the government running, aside from passing spending bills on time.
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FCW Insider: Feb. 1
The latest news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Trump on a Feb. 15 Shutdown: 'We've Set the Stage for What Is Going to Happen'
Negotiations over border security funding appear to have hit some snags.
Digital Government
Census is Preparing to Fight Social Media Misinformation Campaigns
Bad actors could use 2016 election interference tactics to suppress response rates in the 2020 count, said Deputy Director Ron Jarmin.
Digital Government
How Some Contractors Successfully Weathered the Shutdown
Tech and defense contractors share lessons learned during this lengthy government shutdown.
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Many Families May Need Months to Recover From the Shutdown
As federal employees and contractors return to work, they’re still processing some of the emotional and financial stress of the past six weeks.
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