Digital Government
Nine Major Agency Reform Proposals in Trump's 2020 Budget
Hiring surges, eliminated offices and more in the White House's latest budget blueprint.
Digital Government
Here’s What We Know About the Pentagon’s 2020 Budget Request
Money to extend border barriers and lavish use of the war fund are already drawing bipartisan fire.
Cybersecurity
Trump’s 2020 Budget Requests About $11 Billion For Cyber Defense and Operations
The president’s budget proposal asks for more than $9.6 billion for Defense Department cyber operations and just over $1 billion for civilian cybersecurity efforts.
Emerging Tech
Government Needs An ‘Ethical Framework’ to Tackle Emerging Technology
At SXSW, a beacon of technology idealism, mayors discuss how to deal with the difficult problems that can come with new tech.
Digital Government
Big Tech Claps Back at Warren’s Proposal to Break Up Amazon, Google, Facebook
The tech industry doesn’t think Sen. Warren’s idea to break up big tech companies is a good idea.
Artificial Intelligence
Here's What One Tech Titan Thinks a National AI Strategy Should Be
A feasible national AI strategy will foster innovation, create new employment opportunities, and remove murky policy barriers, Intel said.
Policy
Background Investigations Tech Team Reassigned from DISA to Defense Security Service
By mid-summer, the National Background Investigations Service technical team will be under a new office as part of major shifts in the security clearance process.
Cybersecurity
NSA-Cyber Command Chief Recommends No Split Until 2020: Sources
That’s another delay for a separation planned several Defense Secretaries ago.
Emerging Tech
We’ll Soon Learn Whether You Can Post 3D-Gun Plans Online
A proposed export-rules change has snagged over the question: is publishing such designs a boon to U.S. business or foreign terrorists?
Emerging Tech
White House Establishes National Quantum Coordination Office
The new office will help coordinate quantum efforts across the government and private sector.
Modernization
OMB Guidance on Digital Experience Mandates Still Pending as First Deadline Nears
The first deadline of the digital services-focused 21st Century IDEA Act is in June.
Modernization
Finding the Flaws in the Federal Broadband Maps
Frustrated with the FCC maps, the National Association of Counties and other federal agencies are looking to figure out which communities lack broadband access.
Digital Government
Lawmaker Reintroduces Bill to Boost Morale at Homeland Security
Similar legislation to improve engagement at the troubled department passed the House in 2017.
Ideas
Is Your Agency Ready for the 21st Century IDEA Act?
The law calls on federal agencies to get started right away.
Digital Government
Congress Moves to Ban Discriminatory Advertising on Social Media
Lawmakers also introduced bills to help both vets and the larger U.S. workforce navigate an increasingly tech-centric job market.
Policy
Legislative Hurdle Delays U.S. Space Command Stand-Up
Pentagon can’t move ahead until Congress repeals a provision in the 2019 defense authorization act.
Emerging Tech
FAA’s Drone Operations App is Getting a Makeover
A new version of B4UFLY, an app to help drone operators follow FAA rules, is coming soon.
Digital Government
HHS Trimmed Minority Outreach Pages From Obamacare Website
Nonprofit monitor suggests violation of mission; agency sees routine update.
Artificial Intelligence
White House Says Agencies Need Industry Help to Execute National AI Strategy
Reforming regulations around artificial intelligence requires an intimate understanding of the tech, which is something most agencies don’t have, according to the Trump administration’s AI chief.
Ideas