Policy
Attorney General Prioritizes Prosecuting COVID-19 Scammers
William Barr directed federal attorneys to go after people behind phony cures and phishing schemes.
Cybersecurity
DOD’s Inconsistent Mitigation of Cyber Vulnerabilities Is a Waste, Pentagon’s Watchdog Says
Leadership promises to improve responsiveness to red-teaming efforts.
Modernization
IRS Legacy Technology Costs the Country ‘Billions,’ IG Says
The IRS isn’t capitalizing on its cloud strategy as it should be.
Digital Government
Mass Telework Causes Operational Strains for Agencies
Some agencies are telling employees to cut back as networks get overloaded.
Policy
Trump Relaxes Patient Data Rules to Allow Doctors to Use Personal Phones for Telehealth
The administration broadened telehealth coverage to all Medicare beneficiaries and eased HIPAA regulations for the duration of the pandemic emergency.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: March 17
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
HHS Secretary: No Data Breach, No Degradation of Networks During ‘Enhanced Cyber Activity’
CISA is helping the health agency following reports of a cyberattack over the weekend.
Artificial Intelligence
Government Partnership Offers Cash Prizes for AI Tools That Support Coronavirus Research
A new open research database and artificial intelligence challenge will help the U.S. crowdsource its pandemic response.
Modernization
FCC Grants T-Mobile Extra Spectrum During COVID-19 Outbreak
The maneuver is the latest to keep Americans connected.
Emerging Tech
Medical Consortium Preps to Fast-Track Tech to Battle COVID-19
One or more requests for project proposals could be on the horizon.
Cybersecurity
Attacks on DOD Networks Soar as Telework Inflicts ‘Unprecedented’ Loads
As DOD scrambles to find equipment for those who can work from home, Pentagon leaders tell personnel: ‘No hand-shaking, no high-fives,” and clean your workstations.
Digital Government
White House Asks Agencies to Stop All Travel That Is Not Mission Critical
Work trips to areas with community spread of the virus should only be undertaken if they are critical to protecting life and property, OMB says.
Digital Government
White House Calls for 'Maximum Telework Flexibilities' for D.C.-Area Employees
It also gives agency heads more discretion to offer paid time off for those who cannot telework.
Acquisition
A traditional program manager joins the rebellion
Steve Kelman reports on the internally driven innovation taking place in the Air Force's BESPIN program.
Digital Government
Top Stories: March 16
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Telecom Companies Agree to Keep America Online During COVID-19 Crisis
For the next 60 days, companies will work to help ensure communities across the U.S. have reliable connectivity.
Cybersecurity
Senators Propose Barring TikTok from Government Devices
Major government departments have already banned employees from downloading the popular app.
Modernization