Cybersecurity
Shutdown Could Damage Homeland Security for ‘Months, if Not Years,’ Says Ex-DHS Chief
Efforts to strengthen the country’s cyber posture have come to a halt, and if a crisis were to strike, there wouldn’t be enough people to respond, former agency officials said.
Digital Government
The Pain of the Second Missed Paycheck
As the government shutdown drags on, workers’ hardship grows—and soon could become a political break point.
Podcasts
Critical Update: No End in Sight For Shutdown as Costs Mount
The partial government shutdown is having dire effects across the country, not just at federal agencies.
Digital Government
The Wheels of Justice Are Grinding to a Halt
FBI agents say the government shutdown is costing them confidential sources, postponing indictments, and shutting down investigations.
Digital Government
Trump’s New Science Adviser Arrived Just in Time for a Shutdown
Science advocacy groups take turns imploring leaders to open agencies.
Modernization
Latest Bills to End Shutdown Include $25 Million Bump to Technology Modernization Fund
Previous spending packages didn’t allocate any additional money for the revolving fund.
Digital Government
Will Cities Pay Federal Workers During the Shutdown?
San Jose is offering its airport workers loans during the shutdown. More cities are following.
Digital Government
DHS Pauses Most Contracting Deadlines Until After Shutdown Ends
The extensions only apply to seven department procurement offices and do not override existing posted amendments.
Digital Government
Second Furlough Notice and Another Missed Paycheck Appear Likely for Shutdown Feds
Congress skips town with key deadlines pending for furloughed and excepted federal workers.
Digital Government
Waiting for a Shutdown to End in Disaster
Aides on Capitol Hill fear that a dramatic government failure may be the only thing to force President Trump and the Democrats back to the table.
Digital Government
How the Shutdown Could Hurt Government’s IT Recruitment
Furloughed agencies are missing out on peak recruiting season for recent and soon-to-be college grads.
Digital Government
‘Tens of Thousands’ of Government Contractors Laid Off Due to Shutdown
The prolonged government shutdown is getting "pretty scary" as the number of federal employees and contractors forced out of work could impact the nation’s next jobs report.
Digital Government
The Shutdown Is Screwing With Cities and Mayors Are Not Pleased
Local officials are bracing for a confluence of funding crises barrelling toward transit, housing, food assistance, and … well, everything else.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Government Contracting Trends for 2019
In the latest episode of Critical Update, we address everything from OTAs to the government shutdown’s impact on contracting.
Ideas
The Shutdown Is Doing Lasting Damage to National Security
With every passing day, America’s defenses are weakening.
Digital Government
Shutdown Takes Numerous Government Digital Services Offline
It’s also left some websites vulnerable to cyber threats.
Digital Government
Work on Security Clearance Backlog Continues Through Shutdown
While OPM is closed, the National Background Investigations Bureau continues to chip away at its 600,000-case backlog.
Digital Government
Here’s How the Shutdown Hurts Government Contractors
The shutdown is having a major effect on government contractors and federal employees alike.
Digital Government
From TSA Call Outs to FAA Protests, Airports Are Feeling the Shutdown Pressure
Several airports are adjusting their operations to account for fewer security screeners showing up.
Digital Government