Digital Government
Can a new data strategy can help the Department of Labor shape a more inclusive economy?
A three-year data strategy is going to help the department focus resources on the vulnerable and make sure its own programs aren't perpetuating inequity, said top officials Wednesday.
Artificial Intelligence
AI is ‘No Magical Shortcut’ FTC Says in Fighting Disinformation Online
The Federal Trade Commission sent a report to Congress detailing limitations artificial intelligence has in regulating disinformation and harmful online content.
Digital Government
DHS is Making ‘Significant Reforms’ to the Employee Discipline Process
This comes after an outside oversight group alleged wrongdoing in the inspector general office, which the IG contests.
Defense
The Pentagon should keep better tabs on IT cybersecurity, supply chain risks, GAO says
The findings come as the Defense Department continues to increase its investment in information technology and cybersecurity year over year—a trend that could likely mean more scrutiny.
Ideas
Sugary Protein Could Play Key Role in Alzheimer's Disease
Some special sugars could be key to prevention.
People
DHS is making ‘significant reforms’ to the employee discipline process
This comes after an outside oversight group alleged wrongdoing in the inspector general office, which the IG contests.
Cybersecurity
Energy Department Releases Strategy to Build Cyber-Resilient Energy Systems
The Cyber-Informed Engineering Strategy is organized across five pillars.
Defense
Senate panel approves $45B boost to 2023 defense topline
The House draft followed Biden’s budget, but lawmakers are expected to debate the funding number next week.
Digital Government
General Dynamics' $11B DOD 'Fourth Estate' IT Protest Denied
Barring more action, this lets Leidos proceed on its work for the 10-year Defense Enclave Services award and consolidate IT systems for 22 DOD agencies.
Cybersecurity
Justice Pursues Collaboration to Fight Cyber Crime with EU Member States
Under an executive order on the responsible development of digital assets, the department recently recommended the U.S. deepen its investment in international organizations to counter ransomware and other illicit activity.
People
House Oversight Committee advances legislation encouraging telework at agencies
The bill would improve training for managers, among other things.
Policy
House panel passes funding bill with $100M for TMF
The $29.8 billion General Government and Financial Services spending bill was advanced by an appropriations subcommittee on Thursday.
Digital Government
A House Panel Advances Legislation Encouraging Telework at Agencies
The bill would improve training for managers, among other things.
Policy
House committee advances LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee commemorated Pride Month with a new bill to require agencies to collect voluntary, self-disclosed data about sexual orientation and gender identity in federal surveys to address “longstanding gaps” in federal data.
Cybersecurity
Report: Hybrid Workforce is Making Public Sector IT Management More Difficult
The trend toward more remote work is challenging public sector IT professionals.
Modernization
Tech Modernization Fund Launches Fresh $100 Million for CX Projects
The TMF is accepting proposals from federal agencies looking to modernize digital services with a human-centric design.
Digital Government
$100 million of TMF funding tagged for customer experience projects
The money, coming from the $1 billion investment in TMF made by the American Rescue Plan Act, will help implement the executive order on customer experience.
Cybersecurity
Russia Might Try Reckless Cyber Attacks as Ukraine War Drags On, US Warns
Ground commanders have been unable to capitalize on at least one previous cyber strike.
Digital Government
Investors Predict IPO or Early Acquisition 'Exit' for Startups
Here's what is most likely to happen for U.S.-based startups.
Defense