Digital Government
More proof that government innovation can come from anywhere
Steve Kelman reports on a creative solution that could save lives in crowded emergency situations.
People
Even short shutdowns complicate federal hiring
With two government shutdowns in recent memory -- and a third looming -- the disruptions of federal operations make an already-protracted federal hiring process even more challenging.
Acquisition
What happens to bid protests during a shutdown?
The arbiter of contested federal contract awards won't be looking at protests until the government starts back up.
Ideas
A Shutdown Smorgasbord for Tired Techies
Amazon's turning to artificial intelligence to get rid of store lines while YouTube is still tuning its algorithms to flag objectionsable content.
Digital Government
Even Short Government Shutdowns Impact Contractors
Prolonged funding lapse could have a significant impact on companies' cash flow and their employees' paychecks.
Digital Government
What Happens to Astronauts During a Government Shutdown?
How NASA scales down to a skeleton crew when Congress misses a big budget deadline
Emerging Tech
Design a Long-Haul Drone And Win Up to $320,000
A National Institute of Standards and Technology contest wants the drone that can haul the most for the longest flight time.
People
Senate votes to end shutdown
A midday procedural vote in the Senate clears the way to reopen the government with a stopgap spending bill that lasts through Feb. 8.
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