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
DOJ Issues Guidance for Enforcing Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Nearly a decade after the death of open-access advocate Aaron Schwartz, his legacy is still playing out in cybersecurity policy.
People
OPM issues guidance on implementing Trump-era hiring policy
The U.S. Digital Service has also been embedding in agencies to help build internal competency-based hiring abilities in federal agencies.
Digital Government
Equitable Tax Policy Demands Household Data on Race, Gender
A GAO report outlines the biases potentially lurking in the current tax code, and calls for better interagency data sharing laws.
Digital Government
DHS Disinformation Board ‘Paused’ After Criticism, Chief Resigns
The official tapped to lead the board resigned Wednesday.
Digital Government
Pentagon Closing in on 'Ethical' AI Implementation
The Defense Department released guidance for using AI responsibly last year.
Emerging Tech
Energy Department Provides $53 Million in Funding for Climate Change Tech
The funding will support projects in 38 states.
Ideas
5 ways to proactively protect government networks
Adversaries appear to launch attacks with impunity, and their newfound speed and aggression has had a damaging impact on our national security.
Cybersecurity
CISA Orders Agencies to Mitigate VMWare Vulnerabilities Under Deadline
Advanced adversaries appear to be exploiting the vulnerabilities to get around multifactor authentication.
Cybersecurity
Legislation Promoting Cyber Collaboration Between DHS and States Awaits Biden Signature
The legislation would improve information sharing between federal cybersecurity authorities and state and local governments.
Artificial Intelligence
Defense Officials Review AI Initiatives Within New Office
A House committee hearing questioned defense officials about the agency's new AI officer role and the ethics underpinning emerging tech.
Digital Government
Federal CIO: The tech is 'the easy part' of improving CX
Blockers to implementing service improvements frequently center around policy and process requirements, top tech officials said at the Code for America Summit on Tuesday.
Cybersecurity
Agencies are sharing cyber data with CISA, officials say
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is rapidly expanding its visibility into federal networks under the Biden administration's cybersecurity executive order.
Cybersecurity