Digital Government
Senior GOP Senator Asked Watchdog to Report After ‘Whistleblower’ Action at IRS
The request of the watchdog agency followed the release of confidential information leading to a detailed news report of how the mega rich avoid paying taxes.
Digital Government
Nuclear Agency Needs to Improve Evaluation of Research Portfolio
The National Nuclear Security Administration is otherwise following leading practices for managing federal research and development funding.
Defense
DOD isn't meeting some of the cybersecurity standards it set for contractors
A recent Government Accountability Office report highlighted that the Defense Department wasn't meeting all of the requirements it sets for contractors when it comes to protecting sensitive, unclassified information.
Policy
Labor Department wants to staff up worker protection agencies
Some of the department's worker protection agencies, like the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, also have a role to play in rolling out the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh told lawmakers.
Digital Government
Cities that hyped crypto are now contending with the crash
This month's cryptocurrency market meltdown is raising new questions about how far local governments and public officials should go getting involved with the virtual asset.
Emerging Tech
This Crafty Tool Can Eavesdrop on 6G Wireless Signals
A little MacGyvering can create security issues for next-gen communications.
Digital Government
Senators Push for $300M Boost to TMF
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are urging appropriators to back a Biden administration request to add $300 million to the Technology Modernization Fund.
Ideas
Back to the Future: Protecting Against Quantum Computing
Lessons from Germany’s World War II code machine, Enigma, show that even “unbreakable” encryption can be cracked eventually.
Ideas
Should the FDA have done more months ago about an impending baby formula shortage?
Steve Kelman asks whether any well-placed Food and Drug Administration officials could have anticipated the current baby formula shortage.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Director's Vision for the Future Flags Overdue National Plan
The office of the national cyber director is tasked by Congress to weigh in on agencies’ cybersecurity budgets.
Cybersecurity
GAO: Defense Department Isn’t Doing Enough to Protect Sensitive Information
Federal cybersecurity has been on the Government Accountability Office’s High Risk list since 1997.
Emerging Tech
ACLU Spearheads Letter to Fed Imploring Anonymity in Cryptocurrencies
A dozen civil rights groups penned a letter to the Federal Reserve underscoring the need to preserve human rights—like privacy—in researching a U.S. digital currency.
Acquisition
The new Air Force Ones are late, so the old planes need more cash, official Says
Air Force acquisition chief cites 2- to 3-year delay, which Boeing blames on subcontractor and supply problems.
Cybersecurity
EPA seeks funding to improve the cybersecurity of America’s water systems
The Environmental Protection Agency aims to invest $4 billion in upgrades to the nation’s water and wastewater infrastructure with a strong focus on cybersecurity.
Policy
FCC Implements New Rules To Battle Influx Of Robocalls
Gateway carriers are now more responsible for screening calls that may be spam.
Policy
The House Backs a Bid to Launch New Federal Offices Focused on Domestic Terrorism and Rooting Out Extremism in Government
The measure's future beyond the House is unclear as Republicans decry bureaucracy and federal overreach.
Digital Government
Pentagon Wants to Take the Time to Get Major Cloud Awards 'Right,' CIO Says
John Sherman, DOD's chief information officer, told a congressional committee that while "urgency" is needed to move the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability contract along so is taking the time to "get this right."
Policy
Senators push for $300M boost to TMF
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are urging appropriators to back a Biden administration request to add $300 million to the Technology Modernization Fund.
Defense
Pentagon wants to take the time to get major cloud awards 'right,' CIO says
John Sherman, DOD's chief information officer, told a congressional committee that while "urgency" is needed to move the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability contract along so is taking the time to "get this right."
Cybersecurity