Digital Government
Bill Would Stop Government From Paying Dead People
Congress wants to eliminate tens of millions of dollars wasted annually on benefits payments to the deceased.
Digital Government
White House's OPM-GSA Merger Bill Gives an Unconfirmed Appointee Authority Over Personnel Rules
The Trump administration on Thursday sent lawmakers its proposal to reorganize the Office of Personnel Management.
Digital Government
President Trump Is Collecting Social-Media Grievances
The sitting president just released a new tool in his war of words with tech companies.
Digital Government
OPM Chief to Propose Legislation for Merger With GSA By Week’s End
The Trump administration claims OPM cannot function properly without revenue from the National Background Investigations Bureau.
Digital Government
Updated Federal Data Strategy and Draft Action Plan Coming Soon
The final action plan is set to be released in August, with deliverables for agencies to meet within one year.
Emerging Tech
White House Unveils Joint Committee to Invigorate U.S. Research Communities
Co-chairs from across federal agencies will work together on policy-making insights.
Digital Government
White House Announces ‘Gears of Government’ Award Winners
The White House recognized two dozen federal employees for delivering outstanding public service.
Modernization
Government Offering Prizes for Best Ideas to Stand Up GEAR Center
Challenge.gov is offering up to $300,000 to teams or individuals who submit the best proposals.
Cybersecurity
Trump Signs Executive Order to Boost Federal Cyber Workforce
Initiatives include cyber aptitude assessments for agency insiders and a President’s Cup cybersecurity competition.
Artificial Intelligence
White House Kicks Off Effort to Develop Artificial Intelligence Standards
The administration wants public feedback to help shape the National Institute of Standards and Technology-led effort.
Cybersecurity
Federal CISO Wants To Move Beyond ‘Whack-a-Mole’ Supply Chain Security
Sweeping bans on Kaspersky Lab, ZTE and Huawei products were the right move, but Grant Schneider thinks the government needs a more scalable approach.
Artificial Intelligence
White House Taking its Artificial Intelligence Messaging International
The Trump administration is making its voice heard across global organizations.
Ideas
New Technology May Soon Require a Dedicated Space Force
Whether a Space Force exists or not, the Pentagon's research arm is looking at space strategically.
Emerging Tech
How the World is Beginning to Address Risks from China’s 5G
Chinese telecom tech is invading the physical world, but Europeans and industry have strategies to contain the threat.
Cybersecurity
Class in Session for Federal Cyber Reskilling Academy
Demand drove an increase in cohort size.
Digital Government
Exclusive: TTS Director Wants GSA’s Innovation Shop To Punch Above Its Weight
In his first interview since joining government, Anil Cheriyan shares his insights into problem areas and the future of innovative programs like the Centers of Excellence, 18F and FedRAMP.
Digital Government
OMB Officials Tout Tech Office Transparency Amid Allegations of Turmoil
Officials within the Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer say their team is working as it should in the wake of a report that suggests otherwise.
Cybersecurity
GSA Adds Crown-Jewel Protection to Cybersecurity Services
The General Services Administration revamped Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Service offerings with high-value assets in mind.
Emerging Tech
Why Trump Wants to Go to the Moon So Badly
The administration has vowed to return Americans to the lunar surface in 2024 “by any means necessary.”
Digital Government