Cybersecurity
Senate Report Highlights Lack of Government Data on Ransomware Payments
A new report details the role cryptocurrencies play in incentivizing ransomware attacks and the government’s response.
Digital Government
Senior GOP Senator Asked Watchdog to Report After ‘Whistleblower’ Action at IRS
The request of the watchdog agency followed the release of confidential information leading to a detailed news report of how the mega rich avoid paying taxes.
Digital Government
DHS Disinformation Board ‘Paused’ After Criticism, Chief Resigns
The official tapped to lead the board resigned Wednesday.
Cybersecurity
Legislation Promoting Cyber Collaboration Between DHS and States Awaits Biden Signature
The legislation would improve information sharing between federal cybersecurity authorities and state and local governments.
Artificial Intelligence
Defense Officials Review AI Initiatives Within New Office
A House committee hearing questioned defense officials about the agency's new AI officer role and the ethics underpinning emerging tech.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Showcase Federal Cyber Progress, Outline Future Threats
Witnesses from CISA, NIST, and the GSA spoke before a House Homeland subcommittee on their current efforts to bolster the nation’s cyber defenses.
Emerging Tech
What We Learned from Congress’ First Open UFO Hearing in 50 Years
A House hearing Tuesday discussed everything from extraterrestrials to advanced technology potentially developed by other nations.
Modernization
Technology-Focused Bills Advance Through Senate, House Committees
A bevy of pending legislation aimed at technological modernization moved through Congressional chambers on Wednesday with broad bipartisan backing.
Modernization
Army Advocates More Funding for Modernization in Tech, Data and Weaponry
Officials testified before a Senate committee to ask for federal funding specifically to modernize and keep up with opponents like Russia and China.
Policy
U.S. Spy Chief Reiterates ‘Overclassification’ Concerns
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines testified Tuesday before the Senate.
Artificial Intelligence
Senate Bill to Train Acquisition Workforce on AI gets House Counterpart
The AI Training Act, which passed the Senate last December now has a House companion from Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) and James Comer (R-Ky.).
Policy
Republicans Continue Ripping Homeland Security’s Disinformation Board
The board has been under scrutiny since its unveiling.
Modernization
House Legislation Aims to Support U.S.-Made Circuit Boards
New bipartisan legislation falls in line with other bills aimed at promoting U.S. manufacturing of printed circuit boards and other critical electronic input materials.
Policy
Senator Calls on Biden to Fill OSTP Leadership Role
The Biden Administration has not put forth a nominee for the Cabinet level position.
Emerging Tech
Bill Wants More Federal R&D In Blockchain Ledger Technology
The National R&D Strategy for Distributed Ledger Technology Act, introduced Tuesday, aims to allocate government resources to help the U.S. establish leadership with distributed ledger technologies.
Digital Government
FBI Ran Over 3 Million Searches on Americans' Electronic Data
Using data harvested by Section 702, the FBI published an approximation of how many searches it ran on Americans’ data for the first time.
Modernization
GPO Says Improved Bill Processing Hinges On New Tech, Gov’t Employee Enthusiasm
Government Publishing Office Director Hugh Halpern testified during a hearing on modernizing the legislative process and highlighted his office’s plans to streamline the production of bills.
Policy
Cryptocurrency Legislation Would Empower Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The bipartisan bill introduces more government oversight in crypto markets.
Modernization
Lawmakers Quiz VA, Cerner Staff on Major EHR Problems
A House Veterans’ Affairs hearing examined why the agency’s EHR rollout continues to struggle, with lawmakers demanding Cerner address safety issues.
Emerging Tech