Digital Government
Report: How to make government websites AI friendly
As residents’ use of AI to find government information grows, a new report from the Beeck Center offers recommendations for officials to ensure their content doesn’t get excluded from outputs.
VA pushes external providers to adopt tech streamlining veteran specialist appointments
The effort comes after Secretary Doug Collins told lawmakers last year the federal government is doing “everything we possibly can” to boost the technology’s adoption.
Half of workers potentially eligible for federal disability benefits don’t apply, survey finds
Technology can help the half of Americans who do apply, but education efforts are needed for the half that don’t, a lawyer said.
GSA seeks to boost understanding of FedRAMP 20x overhaul
The cloud security program is looking to educate both agencies and private companies on the ways the revamped program differs from previous requirements.
VA rolls out CLEAR login option and in-person identity verification pilot
The new offering will allow participating veterans to use facial recognition to access their VA.gov accounts.
CMS pitches new contractor operating model for ‘detect and prevent’ fraud strategy
The proposal builds on the Trump administration’s multi-faceted effort to curtail fraud, waste and abuse in federal health programs.
GSA faces recurrent issues with geospatial data handling, watchdog finds
The agency’s chief information officer agreed with all five recommendations made by the watchdog.
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Technologists to create ‘trustworthy’ copy of GSA web design system amid AI-driven takeover
Concerns about the design system have heightened after a DOGE alum and AI engineer began deleting comments and adding AI tools to a GitHub repository.
Digital agriculture services are coming to America.gov in 2027
The website plans to allow users to apply for Medicare, passports and other services in 2027 as well.
MAHA advocates eye federal partnerships with state orgs to advance research agenda
Federal health agencies under the Trump administration are working with the state-level groups on research projects of interest to the movement.
White House launches AI-powered ‘America.gov’ digital front door
The president signed an executive order at the event requiring agencies to integrate many of their services with the new website.
CMS eyes new technologies to reduce improper payments and fraud
Technology could reduce documentation-related improper payments and detect fraud in real-time, an agency official said.
SSA’s lead had set a goal of 200M online accounts this year — experts say that might prove challenging
The Trump administration recently achieved 105 million online accounts, and lawyers are increasingly encouraging clients to make them as more services go digital.
Login.gov is now accepting mobile driver’s licenses
The feature builds on the federal government’s effort to mandate that agencies use the digital identity verification platform.
Inside Commerce efforts to break data siloes and improve integrity
An agency official also encouraged public comment on a proposed overhaul of the census that would eliminate race questions and change who is counted as living in the U.S.
Trump signs veterans benefits order calling for improved data sharing
The order instructs the departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense to conduct a broad review of information technology-related contracts to ensure greater interoperability.
SSA needs to enhance its data verification systems, watchdog finds
Improving matches between agency and external data could reduce improper payments, inaccurate records and manual work for federal employees the agency’s inspector general found.
14 organizations are looking to join federal electronic health record program
The office tasked with helping agencies deploy the federal EHR is looking to move toward cloud infrastructure, enhance interoperability and scale an artificial intelligence technology.
White House mandates agencies use Login.gov for public-facing websites
The Trump administration will still allow agencies to use commercial credential service providers in addition to the in-house capability, but it is strongly encouraging them to promote Login.gov.
CDC releases overdose prevention data hub
The agency “wants to ensure maximum transparency to empower patients, providers and other stakeholders as we continue our battle against the opioid epidemic,” said CDC Director Erica Schwartz.
