Digital Government
Tech Giants Spent $50 Million Lobbying U.S. Last Year
Tech companies spent a lot of money lobbying in 2017.
Digital Government
How the Government Shutdown Disrupted SpaceX's Plans
The government shutdown shows just how much budget fights in Washington could derail Elon Musk’s rocket ambitions.
Digital Government
Russian Twitterbots Are Blaming the US Shutdown on Democrats
In the last 48 hours, Russia-linked Twitter accounts tweeted #schumershutdown more than any other hashtag.
Policy
Senate Sends Bill to Reopen Government to the House
Government shutdown expected to end just hours after agencies sent employees home.
Policy
Shutdown Continues Into a Third Day
In the shutdown's shadow, Congress also renewed controversial internet spying powers.
Digital Government
Government Shuts Down After Senate Rejects One-Month Stopgap Spending Bill
Lawmakers did not come up with an alternate plan in time for the midnight deadline.
Policy
UPDATED: See Who Gets Sent Home in a Shutdown
Some agencies would furlough virtually everyone, while others would remain completely open if there is a lapse in appropriations.
Policy
House Narrowly Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, But Shutdown Threat Remains
Continuing resolution to keep agencies open through Feb. 16 will face a tougher vote in the Senate.
Emerging Tech
To Unleash Blockchain's Potential, Government Must Direct Its Growth
One of the biggest issues federal agencies run into with blockchain projects is making sure sensitive data doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
Artificial Intelligence
Despite Progress, Social Platforms Still Not Terrorist-Proof
Lawmakers grilled Facebook, YouTube and Twitter over their efforts to block extremist content on their platforms.
Policy
House Votes to Restore Top Cyber Diplomat’s Office
The vote is a rare rift on cyber policy with the Trump administration.
Digital Government
Shutdown, Surveillance Deadlines Loom Over Congress
A pair of lawmakers also proposed a pay raise for federal employees.
Cybersecurity
Russian DNC Hackers Targeting Senate, Cyber Firm Says
Sen. Ben Sasse wants Attorney General Jeff Sessions to testify on the issue.
Policy
Controversial Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill Could Get Vote This Month
But lawmakers could face an uphill battle reconciling the bill with its tech-friendly House counterpart.
Digital Government
Love Him or Hate Him, Darrell Issa Changed Government Technology
The man behind some of the government's most important tech efforts in recent decades announced his retirement.
Policy
If Another Equifax Breach Happens, Lawmakers Want to See Billions in Fines
And they want half of the money to go to victims.
Cybersecurity
Zero Day Disclosure Bill Heads to House Floor
The bill would put the power of law behind the Trump administration’s vulnerability transparency pledge.
Cybersecurity
Mitt Romney Is the Latest Political Target of Russian Trolls and Bots
Social media activity linked to Russia has increased massively
Policy