Digital Government
Bill aims to create one disaster recovery assistance application
Simplifying the application process would remove the burden on disaster survivors seeking federal assistance in the wake of hurricanes, floods, wildfires and more, lawmakers say.
Digital Government
DHS Cleared After 2021 Exposure of Terrorist Watchlist Data
The agency’s Office of the Inspector General found that the Department of Homeland Security has ways to safeguard and share sensitive data and properly acted once it learned about the alleged exposure.
Digital Government
TSP officials say they’re nearing ‘normalcy’ after a troublesome recordkeeper transition
Wait times on the customer service number for the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings plan are down from over two hours to 15 minutes on average.
Policy
GAO Offers Options for Improving U.S. Semiconductor Supply
The prioritization of semiconductor goals—such as protecting national security or improving economic competition—determine which option will prove most important.
Ideas
Russians Reportedly Building a Satellite-Blinding Laser—an Expert Explains the Technology
Russia may be advancing laser weapons capabilities.
Cybersecurity
GenCyber: NSA sets up summer camps to teach kids to hack
Steve Kelman finds the normally secretive agency's camps an intriguing way to offer a taste of cybersecurity careers to middle and high school students.
Digital Government
Small Business Contract Awards Hit Record $154B
But fewer of those companies are entering the federal market or competing for the work, the Small Business Administration says.
Ideas
Pass the CHIPS Act
Two former senior defense and intelligence leaders lay out the case for Congressional action to help the U.S. semiconductor industry.
Modernization
Lumen Tapped To Upgrade Customs and Border Protection Comms Network
The Communications company will overhaul CBP’s communications infrastructure and expand its network.
Ideas
'Quantum Flute' Gets Light Particles to Move in Strange Ways
Quantum effects can be weird, but cool.
Digital Government
Bill to Boost Domestic Semiconductor Production Passes Senate
The Senate voted to pass the CHIPS Act to provide subsidies for U.S. semiconductor manufacturers and support the development of emerging technologies.
Policy
Pass the CHIPS Act
COMMENTARY | Two former senior defense and intelligence leaders lay out the case for Congressional action to help the U.S. semiconductor industry.
Cybersecurity
DHS Convenes Regulators, Law Enforcement Agencies on Cyber Incident Reporting
The Department of Homeland Security started the clock on a report to Congress for streamlining requirements, amid industry dissatisfaction with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s pending reporting regime.
Digital Government
Biden Administration Unveils Website to Help Combat Extreme Heat Conditions
Heat.gov includes interactive maps, forecasts and other resources to help officials and the general public cope with high temperatures.
Acquisition
Small business contract awards hit record $154B
But fewer of those companies are entering the federal market or competing for the work, the Small Business Administration says.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware Hackers Will Still Target Smaller Critical Infrastructure, CISA Director Warns
CISA Executive Director Brandon Wales discussed how ransomware actors target companies of all sizes, and how CISA wants organizations to prevent zero-day events.
Emerging Tech
How NORAD Plans to Ward Off Cruise Missiles Fired at the US
The command has goals for 2025 and 2030, but wants more guidance from the Pentagon.
Policy
The federal government plans to ‘step up our work’ on monkeypox after WHO declaration
The Biden administration has faced pressure from lawmakers and others to do more on the outbreak.
Emerging Tech
New Quantum Hardware Could Allow Computers to Process Information More Naturally
Current quantum computers are stuck using binary processes designed for traditional computers.
Ideas