Artificial Intelligence
In 2017, Silicon Valley Got Cozier with China. In 2018, Washington Will Get Frostier
Here are some of the most significant moves by U.S. tech firms and Washington over the past year.
Emerging Tech
Library of Congress Getting Picky About Which Tweets It Saves
Turns out everything you put on Twitter isn’t worth saving.
Modernization
Senate Passes Bill for Phone-Friendly Federal Websites
The bipartisan Connected Government Act is waiting for the president’s signature.
Policy
What Does a Government Shutdown Mean for the Department of Defense?
Four years ago, this staffer for the defense policy undersecretary helped the Pentagon figure out the impacts of a shutdown. Hint: it wasn’t pretty.
Policy
Hoyer: Republicans Still Don't Have the Votes on Deal to Avoid Shutdown
Democratic lawmakers decry GOP inaction on spending negotiations, while union officials note lack of communication.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker Tasks DHS With Finding a ‘Balance’ on Encryption
There’s a middle ground between personal privacy and effective law enforcement, Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul says.
Policy
Congress on Collision Course Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
"Puntagon" bill to fund defense for a full year but non-defense for one month is a nonstarter, Democrats say.
Policy
5 Tech Issues Congress Wants GAO to Keep an Eye On
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee provided five new directives to the Government Accountability Office related to ensuring the government maximizes its tech investments.
Digital Government
Pentagon Delays Deadline For Military Suppliers to Meet Cybersecurity Rules
The goal of the new regulations is to secure sensitive data on the computers and networks at smaller companies.
Policy
House Panel Passes Revamped Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill
Lawmakers revised the controversial bill to criminalize online prostitution and added some other protections for tech companies.
Cybersecurity
Bill to Elevate and Rename DHS Cyber Division Passes House
The bill would rename the division the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency.
Policy
Congress Resets Shutdown Clock
Lawmakers get rebuffed trying to delay the coming net neutrality vote and start asking questions about kids using Facebook’s messaging app.
Policy
Congress Passes Two-Week Spending Bill, but Shutdown Fears Mount
Immigration issues could derail negotiations to fund the government for the rest of fiscal 2018.
Policy
Poll: More than 60% of Voters Want to Avoid a Government Shutdown
Less than one in five think lawmakers should use a shutdown as political leverage.
Policy
Deal to Push Back Shutdown Deadline Faces Uncertain Prospects
Democrats and Tea Party members are still considering whether to support a two-week CR.
Policy
Congress Wrestles with Shutdown Deadline and Data Breach Drama
Lawmakers also introduced a bill to curb revenge porn.
Cybersecurity
Congress Wants to Ditch Security Questions
But they’re not clear on what the best alternative is.
Cybersecurity
FBI, DHS Warn of Hacker Mercenaries Funded by Nation-States
Lawmakers also are considering giving Homeland Security more authority to test anti-drone tech.
Cybersecurity