Ideas
Why the White House is Focused on Community-Level Water Cybersecurity
A hack on municipal water and wastewater systems could have devastating consequences on an essential resource.
Cybersecurity
White House Warns of Potential Russian Cyberattack Based on New Intel
Officials, distressed by the continued lack of cybersecurity basics implemented in the private sector, issued “a call to action.”
Ideas
The President Proposes, but the Congress Disposes
With the conclusion of 2022 funding legislation efforts, the process for 2023 is around the corner.
Emerging Tech
Biden Aims For Energy Independence, Climate Health With Nuclear Fusion Technology Initiatives
The White House held a summit discussion on its new fusion technology research investments.
Digital Government
White House Order Covers Contractor Pay Equity
The Biden administration issued an executive order on Tuesday calling on the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to create new regulations around the use of past compensation in employment decisions.
Digital Government
White House Unveils New Supply Chain Data Sharing Pilot
Helmed by the Department of Transportation, FLOW will work to improve consumers’ access to goods through streamlining shipping and delivery operations.
Policy
Biden Executive Order Takes Major Steps Toward Regulating Cryptocurrencies
The president will sign an executive order regulating the growing industry, announcing the exploration of a possible government-backed currency and addressing national security and equity concerns.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Flashback to the Government’s Cloud Anxiety, Even Before SolarWinds
Re-writing the law for agencies to procure more secure cloud services is now mandated by executive order.
Cybersecurity
The Federal CISO's Approach to Cybersecurity in a Post–SolarWinds World
The federal chief information security officer is moving ahead with congressional priorities for the .gov enterprise, as lawmakers fail to pass bipartisan incident reporting legislation and other changes to the Federal Information Security Modernization Act.
Updated
Digital Government
A New Rule Aims to Boost Biden’s ‘Made in America’ Program
The update to the Buy American Act would build on the administration’s push to get federal agencies using more domestic products and services.
Digital Government
Back to the Office for Feds, Biden Says
The president lays out new tasks for agencies in his address, along with ideas for where that work should take place.
People
Biden uses the State of the Union to call feds back to the office
The president lays out new tasks for agencies in his address, along with ideas for where that work should take place.
Policy
Biden Calls Out Big Tech, Supports Greater Domestic Investment
The president’s State of the Union address touched on several pressing tech topics.
People
Biden's Supreme Court pick comes with experience on federal employee issues
Ketanji Brown Jackson overturned a trio of Trump executive orders that had made it easier to fire federal employees and limited union bargaining rights.
Cybersecurity
Biden: ‘Prepared to Respond’ if Russia Pursues Cyberattacks Against US
The White House also announced sanctions that will limit Russia’s access to cutting edge technologies.
Policy
Lawmakers Call for Free Access to Publicly Funded Scientific Research
Two senators asked the Office of Science and Technology Policy to help make federally-funded research free.
People
Part of Biden’s $15 contractor minimum wage order was temporarily halted
“This ruling helps more than 40,000 companies like Arkansas Valley Adventures who provide seasonal recreational services on federal lands,” said an attorney for the plaintiffs.
Digital Government
Part of Biden’s $15 Contractor Minimum Wage Order Has Been Halted Temporarily
“This ruling helps more than 40,000 companies like Arkansas Valley Adventures who provide seasonal recreational services on federal lands,” said an attorney for the plaintiffs.
Cybersecurity
Nearly 100 Utility Companies Now Participate in Cyber Sensor Initiative
The White House effort to secure industrial control systems from cyberattack requires nothing of the private sector.
Ideas