Defense
House committee boosts defense budget by $37B
The House Armed Service Committee’s topline is more than Biden’s budget request, but less than that of its Senate counterpart
Ideas
Steve Kelman reports from his 50th college reunion
After a two-year delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Harvard College class of 1970 got the chance to reconnect.
Digital Government
House Committee Boosts Defense Budget By $37B
The House Armed Service Committee’s topline is more than Biden’s budget request, but less than that of its Senate counterpart
Cybersecurity
Big Tech Pushes for Harmonized Global Policy Amid Emerging Regulations from Allies
The Information Technology Industry Council is maintaining its call for a voluntary approach as Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe all signal strict new cybersecurity requirements.
Defense
IARPA researchers want immersive, 3D imagery for training and simulation
The project seeks software and applications to enhance the intelligence community’s surveillance images.
Policy
States need to invest in unemployment systems, Labor secretary tells Congress
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh spoke with lawmakers about a week after the Government Accountability Office added the unemployment program to its high risk list of poorly performing government programs.
Cybersecurity
GAO: Potential Federal Cyber Insurance Program Should Avoid Moral Hazard
The government watchdog highlighted the need for specific security requirements in recommending other relevant agencies explore the possibility of providing federal assistance to private sector entities following a catastrophic event.
Cybersecurity
CISA Seeks Public Feedback on TIC 3.0 Cloud Use Case
Trusted Internet Connections use cases provide guidance on secure implementations of specific platforms, services and environments.
Digital Government
Meta Settles With Justice On Discriminatory Housing Ads
The historic complaint marks the first time federal prosecutors challenged a company over algorithmic bias related to housing discrimination.
Artificial Intelligence
Internet Data Produces a Racist, Sexist Robot
Teaching artificial intelligence to learn about people through the internet opened it up to learning the dark side of humanity.
Digital Government
Biden Signs Bill Creating Federal Cybersecurity Rotational Program
Certain cyber and IT federal employees will be able to rotate to other agencies under a new law signed Tuesday.
People
Three options for the FBI’s long-awaited new headquarters are still on the table
The General Services Administration briefed lawmakers on this last week.
People
President Biden nominates OSTP director
If confirmed, Dr. Arati Prabhakar would serve as the president’s chief science advisor.
People
Biden signs bill creating federal cybersecurity rotational program
Certain cyber and IT federal employees will be able to rotate to other agencies under a new law signed Tuesday.
Cybersecurity
CISA Plans to Hire Chief People Officer to Boost Cyber Workforce
Agency advisors are set to vote on a host of draft recommendations which include reviewing the security clearance process for inefficiency.
Emerging Tech
TMF Announces $95 Million in New Funding Focused on Security and Networks
The Technology Modernization Fund is announcing a new set of investments to help three agencies meet White House cybersecurity objectives.
Digital Government
President Biden Nominates OSTP Director
If confirmed, Dr. Arati Prabhakar would serve as the president’s chief science advisor.
Modernization
TMF announces $95 million in new funding focused on security and networks
The Technology Modernization Fund is announcing a new set of investments to help three agencies meet White House cybersecurity objectives.
Cybersecurity
DOJ Ramps Up Efforts To Halt Cybercrime
Through new enforcement and reporting efforts, the Justice Department is attempting to curb online harassment, especially related to vulnerable populations.
Emerging Tech