People

Court tosses VA's expedited firing authority

A federal court invalidated part of a 2014 law that makes it easier to fire VA workers, and the agency wants a replacement from Congress.

Cybersecurity

Will Comey's encryption legacy at FBI go dark?

Politics aside, what does the firing of FBI Director James Comey mean for the future of cybersecurity law enforcement and the debate over commercial encryption?

Cybersecurity

McCaskill slams 'turf wars' over cyber

Why some senators and private sector players think big changes are needed in the U.S. approach to cybersecurity.

Digital Government

How tech, laws and leadership impede digital diplomacy

Digital diplomacy, a priority for the State Department under the Obama administration, appears to be at a crossroads.

Emerging Tech

Canada Wants Silicon Valley’s Tech Employees

Immigration fears in countries such as the U.S. and U.K. might create huge opportunities for economic growth elsewhere—and Toronto is taking note.

Modernization

As FedRAMP gains speed, true sharing still lags

New study finds that most authorized cloud services are used by just one or two agencies, but "the scope is widening."

Digital Government

Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey

A White House statement said he acted on the recommendation of the deputy attorney general and the attorney general.

Emerging Tech

Meet NASA's Newest Crew Member: Astrobee

It's a friendly little cube that will fly around the International Space Station.

Digital Government

Federal Spending Data is Due: Is Anyone Making Deadline?

Not all agencies are expected to meet a crucial deadline for financial transparency.

Cybersecurity

CYBERCOM Chief Defends Delay in Trump's Cyber Strategy

Trump missed a deadline to deliver the strategy within 90 days of taking office.

Artificial Intelligence

Father of the Internet: 'AI Stands for Artificial Idiot’

Vint Cerf has serious concerns about the military's use of the internet of things.