Digital Government
FCW Insider: May 6, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas
COVID-19 Lockdown Stressed All Ages, But in Different Ways
Overall, more than one-third of the children and adolescents screened positive for one of the mental health problems assessed in the study.
Digital Government
Lawmakers grow impatient with delayed Biden budget
House appropriators worry about Army modernization cuts as White House finalizes fiscal 2022 request.
Cybersecurity
Biden Administration Likely Retaining Trump Doctrine on Cybersecurity in Space
Vice President Kamala Harris is prioritizing cybersecurity as chair of the National Space Council, an official said.
Digital Government
Pentagon Watchdog to Examine How the U.S. Military Handles UFOs
The inspector general launched an evaluation into “actions regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena” just before a similar report is due to Congress.
Cybersecurity
State Department Needs a Tool to Scan Its Worldwide Network for Vulnerabilities
The department is exploring a “lifecycle refresh” for its Enterprise Vulnerability Scanning Solution program.
Modernization
Government needs a massive investment in FedRAMP
A well-funded shared service could relieve an authorization bottleneck and bring essential cloud services to the government market.
People
House Dems, unions pitch plan to reclassify TSA screeners
So far, Republicans haven't signed on to a plan to alter the agency's unique personnel situation. Some experts caution that there are untended consequences from a move to put TSA officers under Title 5.
Digital Government
Review Board Upholds Facebook’s Ban on Trump—For Now
The board left the decision on whether to ban Trump permanently up to the tech company.
Ideas
Our Most Advanced Technology Can Still Be Bested by a Rock
Earth is doomed if a large asteroid ever comes calling.
Modernization
How the Army Software Factory Preps Soldiers for Future Battlefields
Program lead Maj. Vito Errico said the project is focused on helping the Army figure out how to organize product teams for the future force.
Ideas
Why We Remember More by Reading – Especially Print – than from Audio or Video
Learning is generally more successful when it’s on paper than onscreen.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: May 5, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Biden Promised the Most Diverse Administration Ever. Here’s How He’s Doing.
Seven figures that show the representation — and the gaps — in President Joe Biden's Cabinet and federal appointments.
Cybersecurity
Cyberspace Solarium Commissioners Concerned Over Security of Nation’s Water Supply
Having succeeded in passing a number of their recommendations through the last National Defense Authorization Act, the commissioners plan to embrace an oversight role as they push for more new laws.
Emerging Tech
NSA, Army Launch ‘Qubit Collaboratory’ to Advance Quantum Information Science
A new broad agency announcement will be open until early 2026.
Digital Government
Experts Examine Accountability, Transparency Improvements in Government
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing discussed recent proposals to strengthen the authority of inspectors general and place some limits on acting officials.
Modernization