People
Worst-case scenario: Almost 13,000 federal facilities could be harmed by flooding
The Biden administration is looking at how the climate crisis will impact the federal budget and revenue.
Acquisition
NSC official calls for federal office to oversee commercial supply chains
A NSC official expressed support for a provision in the $52 billion America COMPETES Act that would establish a federal office dedicated to monitoring domestic and international commercial supply chains.
Emerging Tech
Artemis Will Soon Take Flight
The project’s launch marks the first step in what could be a new era of true space travel.
Policy
Treasury Sanctions Russian 'Hydra' Dark Net, Major Crypto Trading Platform
The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Hydra Market and Garantex as it continues cryptocurrency laundering crackdowns.
Cybersecurity
Inglis says he won't 'dictate' cyber workforce policy
National Cyber Director Chris Inglis said that part of his job in the cybersecurity workforce arena will be ensuring that the roles of different agencies are coordinated.
Digital Government
Inglis Says He Won't 'Dictate' Cyber Workforce Policy
National Cyber Director Chris Inglis said that part of his job in the cybersecurity workforce arena will be ensuring that the roles of different agencies are coordinated.
Cybersecurity
White House Asserts Micromanagement Critique Was About a Previous Administration
Debate is heating up over the role of sector-risk management agencies in shoring up security of the nation’s critical infrastructure.
Defense
Navy CIO touts NGEN's promise
Aaron Weis, the Navy's chief information officer, said the Navy is looking at "fundamental" architecture changes to make its network more agile and secure.
Modernization
IRS Digitizing Tax Form 709 With New Tech
The agency is ramping up its modernization efforts, focusing on digitization and automation.
Emerging Tech
DOD Advances Toward a 5G-Enabled 'Digital Battle Network' With Industry Collaboration
Two companies are embarking on a fresh agreement to help pave the way toward JADC2.
Podcasts
Critical Update: The Call for Greater Software Transparency is Louder than Ever
Agencies will soon be required to ask vendors for a software bill of materials—or SBOM—to help manage vulnerabilities like those found in the Log4J library, but much of its contents could still be open to negotiation.
Defense
Can small businesses keep up with defense cyber requirements?
The Defense Department is launching a study to assess how well companies can handle cyber self-assessments.
Artificial Intelligence
International Space Station Launches AI Program to Test Astronaut Gloves
Spaceborne Computer-2 is providing insights in real-time, just months after it was delivered to the ISS, Nextgov confirmed.
Ideas
Congress Should Take This Big Step Towards Energy Efficiency
The tax code offers a powerful tool for incentivizing green choices.
Cybersecurity
State Department Announces First Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy
The new office will work to advance foreign and domestic security through modernizations featuring new and emerging technology.
Ideas
Performance measurement is alive and well
Steve Kelman reviews the current slate of the Biden administration's priority performance goals and corrects the record about the use of performance management.
Modernization
Login.gov plans to scale up without facial recognition tech – for now
The General Services Administration isn't ruling out using biometrics in its Login.gov service, but the agency has concerns about equity and accessibility.
Digital Government
Login.gov plans to scale up without facial recognition tech – for now
The General Services Administration isn't ruling out using biometrics in its Login.gov service, but the agency has concerns about equity and accessibility.
Artificial Intelligence
IRS Awards $70 Million Contract For Digital Modernization
The contract lays a foundation for machine learning and automation within the IRS’s business operations.
Policy