Emerging Tech
White House: 5 Percent of Government Jobs Could Be ‘Automated Entirely’
The Office of Personnel Management will look at how to retrain the employees affected.
Cybersecurity
DHS Might Provide Cyber Services Directly To Industry Under New Strategy
The program is a response to a worsening cyber threat environment, Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told reporters.
Cybersecurity
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Leaving Office
Rob Joyce’s departure comes just a few days after Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert resigned.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Strategy Coming Soon From White House
The Pentagon will update its cyber policies based on that strategy, an official says.
Policy
White House Wants Regulators to Keep Hands Off Tech Industry
National security and economic growth depend on a free and open internet, U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios said.
Cybersecurity
Trump Homeland Security Adviser Bossert Resigns
Bossert was instrumental in developing the administrations cyber policy.
Policy
This Pentagon Paper Explains Why the Trump Administration Is Reining In Tech Trade with China
The newly released paper describes how technological progress fits into China’s long-term strategic plans.
Digital Government
Despite Amazon Ire, Trump Not Involved in Pentagon Cloud Contract
The Pentagon plans to continue as planned with its cloud acquisition.
Cybersecurity
White House Lags Far Behind on Email Security Benchmark
The White House has not installed the DMARC security tool on 18 out of its 26 email domains.
Digital Government
Trump’s Complaints About Amazon Have a Historical Precedent
The fraught history of government-subsidized package delivery.
Digital Government
Women in Government Tech Have ‘One Bad-Ass Mission,' New Federal CIO Says
Suzette Kent highlighted the power of women in government in her first address as federal CIO.
Digital Government
Trump Fires Shulkin, Taps Personal Physician Ronny Jackson to Lead VA
While a leadership change at the Veterans Affairs Department had been predicted, the nomination of Jackson surprised many.
Modernization
U.S. Digital Service to Congress: We’ve Made A Measurable Impact
The government’s technology tiger team gives an update on what it accomplished in 2017 and the projects it has in process.
Digital Government
Trump’s Pick for CDC Director Is Experienced But Controversial
On the face of it, veteran virologist Robert Redfield seems like a good pick to lead the agency, but decades-old disputes are shadowing his appointment.
Digital Government
Government Has No Idea Whether The Billions It Spends On STEM Education Is Working
An audit by the Government Accountability Office suggests the White House isn’t measuring how well STEM education programs work.
Policy
After Threatening Veto, Trump Signs $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown
President says military funding boost convinced him to sign the omnibus measure.
Policy
Trump Reignites Shutdown Possibility With Spending Bill Veto Threat
A veto would almost certainly lead to agencies shuttering come midnight.
Modernization
President’s Management Agenda Is All About IT Modernization
Administration leaders unveiled the agenda in Kansas City, Missouri, promising success in IT modernization efforts where others have failed.
Digital Government
Office of American Innovation Leader Takes New Job
Chris Liddell is the latest in staff changes at the tech-focused office.
Modernization