Ideas
Automation Can Make Agencies' Tough Budget Decisions Easier
A few agencies are using a new technology that will help them meet these budget targets without reducing programs.
Acquisition
SEWP still selling through the shutdown
NASA is operating without a congressional appropriation but its key governmentwide acquisition vehicle is navigating the shutdown so far.
People
Democrats to offer four bills to reopen much of government
On day 18 of the partial government shutdown, Majority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) unveiled the House Democrats' plan to reopen government, calling the need to end the shutdown a top priority.
People
Senate Dems could block bills as feds are impacted by shutdown
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and a group of federal employees detailed the impact of the shutdown, calling for the Senate to pass funding bills and protections for federal employees.
Emerging Tech
L.A.’s Public Earthquake-Warning App Is the First in the U.S.
ShakeAlertLA aims to give smartphone users a few seconds’ warning of imminent quakes.
Digital Government
Defense Companies Starting to Feel Effect of U.S. Government Shutdown
Firms working for NASA, DHS, and other shuttered federal agencies are taking hits to their cash flow.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan 8
The latest news, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Emerging Tech
Survey: Americans Warming to Use of Facial Recognition Tech
Americans do not favor strict limits on facial recognition technology, according to a new national survey.
Acquisition
What to expect from Shanahan's DOD
The leadership personnel shuffle at the Pentagon has outside observers focused on budget, acquisition and business reforms.
Emerging Tech
GSA Emerging Tech Leader Heads to the Private Sector
Justin Herman, who leads GSA’s Emerging Citizen Technology Office, is moving to the private sector.
Ideas
Prioritizing for Migration to the Cloud
A thoughtful roadmap help, even when obstacles pop up.
Digital Government
Federal Business Opportunities Site and Others Online After Issues
Three important sites operated by the General Services Administration experienced technical problems last week.
Emerging Tech
Embracing Apple’s Boring Future
The company’s most exciting years may be behind it, but that’s okay.
Modernization
DARPA wants innovative research to mind the GAPS
The military research outfit wants to find a better way to securely transfer sensitive data from air-gapped DOD systems to less secure, internet-facing ones.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon Seeks a List of Ethical Principles for Using AI in War
An advisory board is drafting guidelines that may help shape worldwide norms for military artificial intelligence — and woo Silicon Valley to defense work.
Cybersecurity
Shutdown hits CISA's transition
The Department of Homeland Security's nascent cybersecurity agency is short-staffed during a key growth year.
Policy