Digital Government
House Armed Services Reorg Looks to Increase Focus on Cybersecurity, Intelligence
Seven subcommittees will help oversee the vast Defense Department.
Modernization
Tech Groups Urge Congress to Add Billions to TMF and Drop Some Repayments
Twelve advocacy groups representing the biggest names in tech asked for a major infusion of cash and some substantive changes to how the Technology Modernization Fund operates.
Ideas
Four and a Half Things Biden Should Do for the Software and Tech Industry
First, the president should make a clear distinction between Big Tech companies and everyone else.
Emerging Tech
Republican Senators Question Commerce Nominee’s Commitment to Keep Up Huawei Pressure
In a letter, senators hinted at political trouble if department nominees don’t maintain trade policies restricting Huawei.
Modernization
Library of Congress Will Put $15M Grant Toward Minority-Focused Digital Futures Program
The program aims to bring forward minority voices through digital storytelling.
Digital Government
House Dems Push for $9B for Tech Modernization Fund in Next COVID Package
The funding would come from President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan.
Digital Government
DIA Skips Warrants for U.S. Phone Location Data by Buying It in Bulk, Memo Says
A privacy expert called the disclosure “alarming.”
Artificial Intelligence
New Session Sparks New Priorities for Senate AI Caucus
After steering several AI policies in 2020, the nascent group is embarking on a new agenda.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Criticize State Department’s ‘Misguided Cyberspace Reorganization’
A bipartisan group of four lawmakers said the State Department’s proposed realignment would only serve to reinforce existing silos.
Digital Government
What Democratic Control of Government Could Mean for Biden’s Tech Policies
Though the margins are tight, the incoming president may nominate more progressive candidates for certain positions, experts say.
Cybersecurity
Capitol Riot Opens Congress to Potential IT Compromise
Experts weigh in on the IT security implications after violent rioters stormed Congressional offices, gaining access to unsecured computers and stealing devices.
Digital Government
FBI Calls for Photos, Videos of Insurrectionists at the Capitol
The Department of Justice said some participants will be charged in connection with the riots.
Digital Government
Capitol Rioters Planned for Weeks in Plain Sight. The Police Weren’t Ready.
Insurrectionists made no effort to hide their intentions, but law enforcement protecting Congress was caught flat-footed.
Modernization
House Passes Bill to Codify and Revamp FedRAMP
The bill would provide $20 million in annual appropriations for the federal cloud security program.
Digital Government
House Votes to Override Trump’s NDAA Veto
The Senate will likely vote Tuesday, potentially overriding Trump’s veto for the first time in his presidency.
Cybersecurity
The Hack Roundup: CISA Guidance Warns Affected Systems May Need to Be Rebuilt
Here are the news and updates you may have missed.
Digital Government
Trump Blasts COVID Relief Package, Demands Revisions Risking a Shutdown
President asks Congress to dramatically increase the size of stimulus checks.
Cybersecurity
The Hack Roundup: Treasury Briefing Reignites Encryption Debate
Here are the news and updates you may have missed.
Cybersecurity
Massive Hack Roundup: Microsoft Says Breach 'Not Espionage as Usual'
Here are the news and updates you may have missed.
Cybersecurity