Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan. 7
The latest news, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
People
Did House Democrats defuse the debt ceiling?
A new rule lets legislators suspend the government's borrowing limit -- currently set to kick in March 1 -- without a separate vote.
People
Trump now expects 'serious talks' on shutdown
The president told reporters on Jan. 6 that he "can relate" to federal workers who are working without pay or furloughed and may miss at least one paycheck as a result of an ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government.
Digital Government
Trump Threatens Year-Long Shutdown, Says Feds Don’t Mind Missing Paychecks
“The people that won’t get next week’s pay, or the following weeks pay, if you ever really looked at those people they’d say, ‘Mr. President please keep going,’” Trump said.
Digital Government
How the shutdown affects open data
Developers rely on government data to build public-facing apps and services, and a lapse in appropriations can make things complicated.
Cybersecurity
More Than 25 Million Passport Numbers Stolen in Marriott Breach
About 5 million of those were unencrypted.
Modernization
Lawmakers Reintroduce Legislation to Strengthen Federal CIO
The bill would elevate the authority of the federal chief information officer and chief information security officer.
Digital Government
How to End Government Shutdowns, Forever
Congress should stop relying on one-off funding extensions to keep the government running.
Cybersecurity
Shutdown could last 'years,' Trump says
The safety net for federal workers on the job without pay or furloughs is "having a strong border" the president said in a Jan. 4 news conference.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Fight Chinese Tech Theft and Supply Chain Threats
The legislation would create a White House office to help the government punch back against economic espionage.
Modernization
Technology Modernization Fund Gets Nothing in House-Passed Funding Bill
Though the president already threatened to veto the bill if it passes the Senate.
Modernization
Kilmer named to chair House modernization panel
A new House select committee will be charged with examining how to modernize outdated technology and procedures.
Ideas
Keep the Faith: America’s GDPR Will Come
What should it look like? How should companies prepare?
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan. 4
The latest news, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Users Report Issues with Federal Business Opportunities Website
Customer service agents advised users to keep trying.
Digital Government
Technology Transformation Services Acting Chief Leaves for Private Sector
Kelly Olson will leave the agency for an undisclosed opportunity.
Modernization
