Digital Government

6 Tech Takeaways in the New Spending Bill

From the Pentagon’s cloud efforts to a new $35 million cybersecurity center, read some of key tech takeaways of the bill.

Digital Government

House Lawmakers to Reintroduce Bill to End NSA 'Backdoor' Exploits

The measure passed the House earlier this year with major bipartisan support, but was cut out of ongoing funding negotiations.

Digital Government

Agencies Under the Gun to Meet Data Transparency Deadlines

The Obama administration has six months to prove its implementation of a sweeping new data transparency law is on track.

Digital Government

Federal IT Overhaul Included in Defense Bill, Headed for Vote

The House is expected to vote on the annual defense policy bill as early as this week.

Cybersecurity

Lawmakers Seeking NSA Reform Could Use the Patriot Act as Leverage

Stinging from defeat, some privacy advocates want to let parts of the Patriot Act sunset next year. But not everyone is ready to take the plunge.

Digital Government

Government Tech Recruiting Still Overshadowed by HealthCare.gov Blunder

Democrats are concerned Todd Park’s recent grilling could hurt his efforts to recruit top tech talent.

Digital Government

Lawmaker Says NSA Should End Phone Spying On Its Own

Senate Republicans blocked a bill to restrict domestic surveillance. But Rep. Adam Schiff says the administration should act anyway.

Digital Government

Ted Cruz’s Plan for Internet Freedom? A Permanent Internet Tax Ban

The legislation would hurt his home state’s bottom line.