Emerging Tech
Energy Asks for New R&D in Critical Materials for Clean Energy
The Department of Energy launched its new request for information days after the passage of the CHIPS Act.
Modernization
The CHIPS and Science Act Became Law, Now What?
Signing the CHIPS and Science Act was just the start for enhancing U.S. economic strength and national security.
Cybersecurity
Former CISA chief wants a new, cross-cutting new agency to lead federal cyber
Chris Krebs wants to establish a new agency to focus on privacy, data and cyber risks facing the U.S., or to pull the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency from under the Department of Homeland Security.
Defense
The Army is hunting for more soldier-connected tech
A recent solicitation calls for soldier-centered networking and information technology that will link existing and prototype technologies together.
People
Beeck Center’s Cori Zarek tapped for deputy post at USDS
Zarek has previously served as deputy chief technology officer.
People
Republicans are pushing back on the Biden administration's infrastructure-fueled hiring spree
Agency officials should share more details on a new corps of clean energy workers, lawmakers say.
Cybersecurity
'Hack DHS' Bug Bounty Program to Begin Second Phase with New Contract Request
The contract is geared toward companies that can conduct crowdsourced events and competitions for vetted security researchers, to help bolster DHS’ cyber resilience.
People
Biden signs semiconductor Bill, spurring hopes for new jobs and manufacturing around the U.S.
The $54.2 billion measure drew broad support from local leaders, who believe their regions could benefit. “We need to make these chips here in America," the president said.
Modernization
DHS Research Arm Seeks Science, Tech Capabilities to Protect U.S. Agriculture
The agency issued a request for information to support its Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Defense program.
Ideas
New Photos Suggest How Trump, Flush with Power, May Have Sent Official Documents down the Toilet
Photos showing what appear to be torn-up documents in two different toilets may provide more evidence of the former president’s habit of destroying his presidential documents.
Emerging Tech
Mobile Threats Prompt Operational Changes for Government Staff
More than 80% of public sector respondents to a recent survey said they have been forced to re-evaluate workplace practices as attacks on mobile devices grow.
Digital Government
IRS free file figures into Senate Dems' reconciliation bill
Questions about the tax agency's capacity to deliver and support a public online tax filing system.
Digital Government
The Pentagon’s Plan to Speed Up Software Buying for Weapons Systems
The DOD’s dedicated software acquisition pathway is nearly two years old, and is already being used by a few dozen programs.
Digital Government
VA systems vulnerable to cyber intrusions due to lack of effective oversight, report says
The Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General's office said the agency is "leaving its systems vulnerable to compromise by impostors who may gain access to protected information."
Cybersecurity
FCC, FEMA Raise Alarm Bells About Vulnerabilities in Emergency Alert System
Both agencies warned that software and equipment vulnerabilities could allow hackers to transmit fake emergency messages or disrupt real ones.
Modernization
VA names functional champion to help streamline embattled EHR rollout
The selection of Dr. David Massaro to the senior role fills out the leadership team of the VA office tasked with “processing and resolving patient care concerns” related to the agency's new electronic health record system
Policy
FEC to Vote on Google’s Plan to Keep Campaign Emails Out of Spam
Google’s proposal to allow emails from authorized candidates and committees to be exempt from the company’s spam filters has received pushback from Democrats, Republicans and the general public.
Cybersecurity
Top Malware of 2021 Has Been in Use for Years, CISA Warns
The advisory highlights that such usage offers “opportunities to better prepare” and provides recommendations to mitigate cybersecurity threats.
Digital Government
Some Specifics Emerge on How the Senate-Backed Tax-and-Climate Bill Would Impact Agency Staffing Levels
One agency will grow less than some claim, while another would see an unexpected boost.
Defense