Policy
Shutdown Continues Into a Third Day
In the shutdown's shadow, Congress also renewed controversial internet spying powers.
Artificial Intelligence
Ford CEO Jim Hackett on the Future of Computing, Cities, and Self-Driving Cars
Hackett overseen new initiatives at the car company.
People
Shutdown continues, but quick end possibly in sight
After a weekend of legislative negotiations, the Senate will begin key procedural votes at noon on Jan. 22 to end the shutdown.
Artificial Intelligence
The Robots of 2018 Are iPads on Wheels
Information robots took over the robot section of CES 2018.
Digital Government
Amazon Won't Ask Your Old Salary, a Rule That May Actually Hurt Women
Amazon plans to hire at least 100,000 new employees in the US this year.
Policy
Trump Team Enters New, Risky Territory on Shutdown Budgeting
Administration may be skirting the limits of its legal authority to carry forward and transfer funding.
Digital Government
Government Shuts Down After Senate Rejects One-Month Stopgap Spending Bill
Lawmakers did not come up with an alternate plan in time for the midnight deadline.
People
Government shuts down as CR fails in the Senate
Large parts of the federal government will shutter at least temporarily as Congress fails to enact a four-week stopgap spending bill. As agencies prepare to power down, officials say cybersecurity is being given a higher priority than it was in the 2013 shutdown.
Digital Government
Even without full compliance, DHS happy with email hygiene mandate
Multiple research firms find that 40-50 percent of federal domains missed the first deadline for BOD-18-01, but the Department of Homeland Security is encouraged by the progress made over the past three months.
Digital Government
Next gen aircraft ID system vulnerable, watchdog finds
The GAO is concerned that the next-generation air traffic technology that precisely tracks commercial and military aircraft is vulnerable to hackers.
Digital Government
Census prep suffers under a CR or a shutdown
Experts say unprecedented budget problems are affecting preparation for the 2020 population count, and even brief funding disruption could jeopardize readiness.
Digital Government
Pentagon Deputy Tapped For Powerful New Management Role
The chief management officer position would focus on business reform but include IT and data management responsibilities.
People
Pentagon CMO reorg to take effect
The White House announced the promotion of the Defense Department's current deputy chief management officer, John Gibson to the new role of CMO.
Digital Government
In Case of Shutdown, These Agencies Want Your Government Phone Off
For some feds, the only authorized use of a government-issued device during a shutdown is seeing if they need to go back to work.
Cybersecurity
DHS Contract Aims To Make Sharing Cyber Threat Data Easier Than Ever
The contract would add advanced search functions to its IMPACT database.
Digital Government
State CIOs Want Federal Agencies to Get Out of Their Way
NASCIO’s advocacy priorities cite duplicative and conflicting security regulations and audits as a waste of time and money.
Modernization
Is 2018 the Year Congress Finally Passes 'Dig Once' Broadband Legislation?
Advocates worry the allure of Trump’s elusive infrastructure package is stalling improved Internet access, particularly in rural America.
Policy