Emerging Tech
Trump's Space Force Faces an Uncertain Fate
Congressional lawmakers, including Republicans, were skeptical of the idea long before the midterms.
Digital Government
Draft Federal Data Strategy Too ‘Unwieldy’ to Implement, Stakeholders Say
Stakeholders who use, generate and rely on federal data got a chance to speak directly to fellows working on the strategy set for release next year.
Policy
White House Expects to Hold Steady on Tech Policies Despite House Flip
But House Democrats plan to fight for online privacy, net neutrality regulations.
Digital Government
Administration’s Shared Services Push Starts In Familiar Place: Payroll
Officials said the NewPay payroll and work schedule system will be a case study for rolling out other shared services across government.
Cybersecurity
Americans Trust Government More than Tech Companies to Combat Election Influence Ops
A survey found that U.S. adults think it’s highly likely some nation will try to interfere in the midterms and aren’t confident government or industry can stop it.
Cybersecurity
White House Sets Deadlines for Agencies to Protect Their Digital Crown Jewels
The new guidance also requires agencies to justify buying cyber monitoring tools that aren’t vetted by Homeland Security.
Emerging Tech
Trump Blames Twitter For Slowing His Follower Growth. It’s Actually Steadily Climbing
There was no noticeable blip in October.
Digital Government
The Origins of The Job Title 'Data Scientist'
A push from an HR department helped create it.
Artificial Intelligence
Federal CIO: Artificial Intelligence Initiatives Will Flop Without Quality Data
The government’s AI adoption must go hand in hand with improvements to data management, Suzette Kent said.
Digital Government
Official: Upcoming Data Strategy Shouldn’t Mean More Work for Feds
The strategy’s action items will focus on how agencies can make better use of the data and programs already in place.
Digital Government
The U.S. is About to Redefine the Occupations That Qualify For H-1B Visas
Experts expect the criteria to become more stringent.
Cybersecurity
About One-Fourth of Government Web Domains Still Lack Top-Level Encryption
The most recent deadline for government sites to be HTTPS-protected passed in February.
Cybersecurity
Tech Modernization is About Cybersecurity, Federal CIO Says
Security requires a modern tech architecture, CIO Suzette Kent said.
Digital Government
Trump Demands 5 Percent Spending Cuts From Every Cabinet Agency
Reductions will "get rid of the fat," president says.
Modernization
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
Digital Government
Trump Administration to Create New Pay Systems for Some Federal Jobs
OPM will also expedite hiring for some occupations.
Digital Government
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.
Digital Government
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.
Digital Government