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Trump, Defying Custom, Hasn't Given the National Archives Records of His Speeches at Political Rallies

Almost 10% of the president’s total public speeches are excluded from the official record.

  • By Shannon Bow O'Brien, The Conversation

Experts Torn on Role of National Cyber Director

Former officials agree someone needs to coordinate the work of various government entities but weighed pros and cons to the position being located within the National Security Council.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Bipartisan Legislation to Boost U.S. Manufacturing Put Forward in Both Chambers

A U.S. chief manufacturing officer would be appointed to advise the president.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Lessons From 30 Years of Government Reform Efforts

There’s much that newcomers to government should learn from the past.

  • By John Kamensky and Dan Chenok

Biden Commits to Investing ‘Closer to 2%’ of GDP in Science Research

The president referenced infrastructure, immigration, quantum computing and much more in his first formal press conference.

  • By Brandi Vincent

CISA Will Use New Authority Over Internet Service Providers to Fight Ransomware, Official Says

Acting CISA Director Brandon Wales praised the government’s coordination absent a national cyber director.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Digitization Will Help Public Procurement Comply with FAR in the Biden Era

Procurement rules are changing.

  • By Jarrod McAdoo

Official: Executive Order to Address Cloud Security Through Procurement

Lawmakers question why basic security features are not already the default.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Special Report: IT Modernization Priorities for 2021

Many of the new administration’s early executive orders, memos and plans included a technology component, but have yet to address the underlying issues with government IT.

  • By Nextgov Staff

Central IT Modernization Fund Gets $1B in COVID Stimulus

The major infusion of cash will mean more modernization projects, which might require a new funding model.

  • By Aaron Boyd

COVID Relief Bill Boosts CISA, GSA and Digital Service Funding

Breaking down the tech funding in the American Rescue Act.

  • By Frank Konkel

Biden Names Federal CIO to Lead Governmentwide Modernization Efforts

A familiar face from the U.S. Digital Service and Office of Personnel Management will serve as the next federal chief information officer.

  • By Aaron Boyd

White House Reminds Agencies to Get Its Approval on Policy Proposals and Certain Communications

Goal is to ensure the administration "speaks with one voice."

  • By Eric Katz

CIOs’ Wishlist for New Congress and Administration IT Leadership

Three department IT leaders share their top asks from the new Congress and yet-to-be-appointed federal CIO.

  • By Aaron Boyd
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White House Plans Executive Action in Response to Hack Involving SolarWinds  

The official leading the effort said changes are necessary to allow information sharing within the federal government.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Experts Tell Lawmakers to Give CISA 'Operational' Federal Information Security Role

Former CISA director Chris Krebs said government contracts also need to change in order to facilitate cross-agency information sharing.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Poll Finds Steep Drop in Satisfaction With Government in the U.S.

The Gallup survey results indicate people are unhappy with other aspects of American life as well, like the moral climate and the influence of corporations.

  • By Bill Lucia

NASA’s Moon-Exploring Artemis Program Will Move Forward Under Biden

The White House pledged its support of the ambitious lunar exploration missions.

  • By Brandi Vincent

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.

  • By Rick White

White House Memo Creates Chief Science Officers at Federal Agencies

The presidential memo on scientific integrity calls for new officials and an update to policies established over the last two administrations. 

  • By Aaron Boyd

CIO Roundup: Here Are the Government’s Top Tech Chiefs So Far

Most agency chief information officers are career officials so it's steady ahead but vacancies left by appointees need to be filled.

  • By Aaron Boyd