Modernization
Pentagon Full Steam Ahead with Major Cloud Acquisition
Despite industry criticism, the agency clarified its aggressive cloud strategy will continue as planned.
Digital Government
Will the government shut down for the holidays? Stay tuned.
House leaders scrapped a plan to extend government operations through mid-January while fully funding defense at 2018 levels, and appear to be settling for an uncomplicated short-term solution.
Emerging Tech
Your Self-Driving Car of the Future Is Going to Need A Lot of Sensors to Handle the Snow
It's difficult for cars to even gain experience with wintery conditions.
Digital Government
Facebook Is Giving the US Government More and More Data
The company has been providing data when requested by governments since 2013.
Cybersecurity
Here’s Why the Trump Administration Called Out North Korea’s Cyberattacks
The attribution announcement made three big arguments and North Korea’s culpability was only one of them.
Policy
Congress on Collision Course Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
"Puntagon" bill to fund defense for a full year but non-defense for one month is a nonstarter, Democrats say.
Emerging Tech
How Puerto Rico is Rebuilding Its Network Three Months After Maria
Puerto Rico's post-Maria communications effort could serve as a disaster-response playbook for other governments.
Modernization
White House Takes Down ‘We the People’ Petition Tool
The message on the website says it will return in January with responses to the petitions that merit it.
People
Lankford looks to cut debate time for political nominations
With hundreds of key vacancies throughout the government, one GOP senator is looking to cut debate time for nominees requiring Senate approval.
Emerging Tech
Gadgets to Make Holiday Travel Easier
Travel will never be stress-free, but you can get close.
Cybersecurity
U.S. blames WannaCry on North Korea
In the wake of the attribution, DHS says it plans to take a more active role in combatting attacks that target the private sector.
Modernization
A data-driven approach to data center optimization
The first step for agencies looking to consolidate: taking stock of existing assets.
Digital Government
FAA bans drone flights over nuclear research facilities
The FAA will ban drone flights over seven nuclear energy and research facilities operated by the Department of Energy at the end of the year.
Policy
New National Security Strategy Sees Rising Russia, Retreat on ‘Democratic Peace’
Donald Trump’s first strategy talks about threats and nation-state competition but also signals a reluctance to compete philosophically or morally.
Cybersecurity
CBP to share real-time license plate feed with DEA
The nation's drug enforcers will get access to a real-time feed of license plate reader data that includes info on every car and truck crossing a U.S. land border.
Digital Government
Yoga Poses You Can Do at Work for Your Neck, Shoulders, and Upper Back
Your muscles are stiff and achey from hunching over a keyboard.
Emerging Tech
Facebook’s Power to Undermine Democracy Is Getting Stronger—And It’s Fueling Oppressive Regimes
The debate over whether social media helps or hinders political movements in authoritarian-leaning countries is as old as the technology itself.
Digital Government
All the Key Department of Homeland Security Positions Trump Has Left Unfilled
From the department’s chief of staff to literally every leadership position in its “Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction” office.
Digital Government
Legal Specialists Defend GSA's Handover of Transition Emails to Mueller Probe
Letter from Trump counsel claiming that the transition emails were private and privileged largely seen as a political move.
Digital Government