Modernization
House Passes Bill to Improve Government’s Digital Services
The IDEA Act would require agencies to upgrade their websites to meet basic security and usability standards, but lawmakers did make some changes.
Modernization
VA Is Starting Its GI Benefits Modernization Effort From Scratch
The old system will keep calculating veterans’ housing benefits until 2020.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Battle Grinch Bots
Bots can nab the hot gifts you're trying to buy.
Digital Government
Pentagon Lags on Policing Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable Contracts
Some contracting officers may not be applying the required criteria, GAO warns.
Digital Government
Hurd Wins Reelection Battle
One of federal tech’s most outspoken advocates will officially be back for a third term.
Artificial Intelligence
Congress Wants to Confront Facebook, Robocallers and Data-Throttlers
Lawmakers also encouraged the Pentagon to continue helping civilian agencies in cyber matters.
Modernization
VA’s $16 Billion E-Health Record Overhaul is Already $350 Million Over Budget
Just six months into the project, VA’s most important modernization effort is getting more expensive.
Cybersecurity
Congress Passes Long-Sought Bill to Rename DHS Cyber Agency
The National Protection and Programs Directorate will soon be called the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Digital Government
A New Congress Brings New Tech Priorities and Increased Oversight
The midterm elections also left a big cyber vacancy on the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
Emerging Tech
Trump's Space Force Faces an Uncertain Fate
Congressional lawmakers, including Republicans, were skeptical of the idea long before the midterms.
Digital Government
Rust Costs the Pentagon $21 Billion Per Year
The Defense Department isn't doing a good job determining how much to spend to prevent damage from nature's basic chemical reactions.
Policy
White House Expects to Hold Steady on Tech Policies Despite House Flip
But House Democrats plan to fight for online privacy, net neutrality regulations.
Policy
How the Midterms Shake Up Tech Oversight
Democrats taking over the House mean new leadership and potentially restructured subcommittees.
Digital Government
What the Midterms Mean for National Security
House Democrats are poised to boost oversight of the Pentagon — and its commander-in-chief.
Digital Government
What Democrats Winning the House Means for Federal Employees
The (likely) next oversight chairman promises more accountability for the Trump administration.
Emerging Tech
Senators Want Facebook To Fix Ad Transparency Tool
The system for verifying ad buyers is easily abused.
Digital Government
The U.S. Desperately Needs Tech-Savvy Lawmakers But The Midterms Are Unlikely to Deliver
Tech issues affect just about everything, one candidate argues.
Cybersecurity
Judge Says Government Faces ‘Uphill Battle’ to Prove OPM Hack Victims Don’t Have Standing to Sue
Unions seek to reverse lower court's dismissal of their pursuit for lifetime protections.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Call for Investigation Into Google+ Data Exposure
Google's decision not to immediately disclose the breach has ruffled some feathers.
Digital Government