Digital Government
Veterans Calling VA's Crisis Line Can Finally Get Through. Here’s Why.
A team of techies and customer-service professionals starting tackling the problem in 2015.
People
How Trump's management order gives VA 'air cover'
An organizational overhaul is coming to the veterans' agency under the president's executive order on government management.
Digital Government
All The Things Wrong With the Web Today, According to its Inventor
He believes online privacy is a “human right” that’s being trampled.
People
White House says it is keeping deleted presidential tweets
The archivist of the United States reported that the White House plans to save deleted tweets, but notes that the president is the ultimate arbiter of what is and isn't a presidential record.
Cybersecurity
Oversight Committee Mulls a Cyber-Only Digital Service
Lawmakers debated the merits of a rotational workforce.
Digital Government
Trump Is Reportedly Going to Demand Foreigners Share Their Phone Passwords to Get Into the US
The new rules could apply to the majority of visitors to the U.S.
Cybersecurity
State Officials Question Benefits of Federal Election Oversight
Officials say a new designation provides little help and could undermine election transparency.
Digital Government
Health Industry Needs Government Go-To for Cyber Threats, Expert Says
Increasing cyber threats to the health care sector require more federal guidance, experts told a House subcommittee.
Cybersecurity
This Windows Feature Lets You Step Away From Your Computer Without Worry
We could all use an added security boost.
Cybersecurity
Hurd ramps up call for cyber national guard
Congressional watchdogs, as well as industry members and feds, called for a cyber national guard, pooled hiring and reforming educational outreach to address the IT skills shortage.
Digital Government
Old films of nuke tests offer new data today
Digitized Cold War-era films of atmospheric nuclear tests are helping recalibrate data for modern analytics.
Emerging Tech
A Supreme Court Case Involving Artificial Sweeteners Could Have Huge Impact on Silicon Valley
The way patent lawsuits are filed may change.
Digital Government
Is the US Ready for Police Drones Outfitted With Tasers, Tear Gas and Lethal Weapons?
A new Connecticut bill would allow officers, not civilians, to use weaponized drones.
Cybersecurity
DOJ, DHS could do better at sharing terror info
Although the DOJ and DHS are sharing domestic counterterror information, they need to tweak some access and coordination issues, according to a joint oversight report from the agencies' inspectors general.
Acquisition
OMB: The IT management lights are on
Federal IT doesn't stop for political transitions, said OMB officials who are concentrating on making sure efficiency and workforce policies from the last few years are working.
People
Hierarchy in organizations: when it helps, when it hurts
Steve Kelman suggests that managers must consider what types of work their teams are really doing.
Cybersecurity