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USDA Saved Millions So Far Due to Centers of Excellence

The Agriculture Department has avoided $26 million in spending due to the first phase of its modernization effort.

  • By Frank Konkel

Firing Isn’t the Only Option for Holding Leaders Accountable for Cyber Lapses, Federal CISO Says

The administration will likely be discreet about disciplinary actions.

  • By Joseph Marks

Trump Administration to Create New Pay Systems for Some Federal Jobs

OPM will also expedite hiring for some occupations.

  • By Eric Katz

It’s Time for Agencies to Use and Commercialize Their Data, White House Official Says

"It gets my blood boiling to think we have all this data. We should be able to do more with it,” Margaret Weichert, the administration’s management chief, said.

  • By Jack Corrigan

White House Replaces Federal Personnel Director in Surprise Shakeup

Margaret Weichert, the deputy director for management at the Office of Management and Budget, will serve as acting OPM director.

  • By Eric Katz
A presidential emergency alert test is seen on a phone on Capitol Hill. A presidential emergency alert test is seen on a phone on Capitol Hill.

The U.S. Government Doesn’t Seem to Know Why Some People Didn’t Get its Presidential Alert

There were a few things that could’ve prevented people from getting the alert.

  • By Natasha Frost, Quartz

Trump Is Not Texting You

What should be a routine, required national test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts system has become a crucible for public distrust.

  • By Ian Bogost, The Atlantic
DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen

DHS Secretary: No Sign China’s Trying to Hack Midterm Vote

The statement comes after President Trump warned of a Chinese election influence effort.

  • By Joseph Marks

Legislation Would Elevate Federal CIO, Codify Federal CISO

The bipartisan legislation would reauthorize, rename, codify and elevate the role of federal chief information officer.

  • By Frank Konkel

Here's What the HUD CIO Expects From the Centers of Excellence

One possible change is standing up a sixth center, David Chow said.

  • By Aaron Boyd

White House Unveils Plan to Dominate Quantum Technology

Agency leaders also announced hundreds of millions of dollars in research investments.

  • By Jack Corrigan
National Security Adviser John Bolton National Security Adviser John Bolton

U.S. To Go on Offense in Cyberspace, Bolton Says

The strategy comes shortly after a directive that reduced interagency checks before a U.S. cyber strike.

  • By Joseph Marks

The White House’s Website Deleted the Whole Archive of Its Daily Newsletters

This happened without notice from the administration.

  • By Annalisa Merelli, Quartz

Trump Administration Preps Sanctions Against Foreign Election Interference

The new executive order describes a process for sanctioning digital interference, propaganda and any other efforts to meddle in U.S. elections.

  • By Joseph Marks
Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier appears before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation as the nominee to be the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier appears before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation as the nominee to be the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018.

Senate Committee Approves Top White House Tech Advisor

Office of Science and Technology Policy hasn't had a permanent leader since the last administration.

  • By Jack Corrigan

Report: Trump’s Latest Tariffs Will Stunt Cloud Market, Federal Adoption

A 25 percent tariff will lead to higher costs for agencies and might slow U.S. cloud adoption, analysts say.

  • By Aaron Boyd
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Federal CIO: Expect New Cybersecurity Reporting Metrics by Year’s End

The new guidance will better match the goals outlined in the administration’s IT Modernization Report and the President’s Management Agenda.

  • By Aaron Boyd

White House Unveils More Details About Proposed Modernization Center

Officials expect to establish the future-focused GEAR Center in the next year.

  • By Jack Corrigan

GSA Taps New Leader for Technology Transformation Services

GSA appoints one of its own to serve as the Technology Transformation Services' new leader.

  • By Jack Corrigan
Former CIA Director John Brennan testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Former CIA Director John Brennan testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 23, 2017.

Nearly 200 Former CIA Agents, Navy Officers, Ambassadors, and DOJ Officials Condemn Trump’s Brennan Action

Donald Trump recently stripped the ex-CIA director of his security clearance.

  • By Heather Timmons, Quartz