Policy
Blaming States, Trump Dissolves Election Integrity Commission
The body struggled to compile concrete evidence of widespread voter fraud, wracking up lawsuits over voter suppression in the process.
Policy
Trump May Deport Thousands of Indian H-1B Visa Holders as They Wait for Green Cards
The proposal could drastically impact the IT business.
Cybersecurity
2017 Was Marked by Continuity and Confusion in Cyber Policy
The Kaspersky ban, WannaCry and big changes at State Department topped the news cycle.
Modernization
GSA Taking Quotes for IT Modernization Centers of Excellence
It's the next step in the White House's plan to update government tech.
Modernization
White House Takes Down ‘We the People’ Petition Tool
The message on the website says it will return in January with responses to the petitions that merit it.
Digital Government
White House Launches Revamped Website
The new site is designed to match private sector quality, a senior administration official says.
Cybersecurity
White House: Government Needs More Bug Bounty Programs
The IT modernization report also urges moving cybersecurity closer to federal employees.
Modernization
White House Unveils Latest Plan to Fix Government Technology
The first center of excellence will be a partnership between the Agriculture Department, White House, General Services Administration and industry.
Modernization
White House Releases Final Tech Modernization Plan
The far-reaching plan pushes agencies to adopt cloud and shared services.
Policy
White House Discloses Rules on Weaponizing Software Vulnerabilities
The administration will publish an annual report on how it decides whether to hoard or disclose newfound cyber vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity
Expect Federal CIO, Federal CISO and Other Cyber Nominees Soon, White House Cyber Chief Says
The vacant tech and cyber jobs are not among those Trump plans to leave vacant to starve bureaucracy, Cybersecurity Coordinator Rob Joyce said.
Ideas
Protect White House Staff's Personal Tech But Don’t Forget to Secure Government Phones
Talking about personal devices takes attention away from the arguably greater threat posed by unsecured government-issued mobile devices.
Cybersecurity
Trump Administration Plans a New Cybersecurity Strategy
The strategy will be based on the main elements of the president’s May executive order.
Cybersecurity
The White House's Cyber Tool Wish List
Acting Federal Chief Information Security Officer Grant Schneider pushed for tools that are easy to use but can share threat info in real time.
Digital Government
OMB Data Guru: If Your Manager Doesn’t Get Open Data, Take Them To A Hackathon
White House tech teams are going to more public tech events not only to network but also to demonstrate the value of open data projects.
Digital Government
White House Officials: To Manage the Government, Open Its Data
Though there are hurdles, White House officials continue to push for better, more accessible federal data.
Digital Government
Trump's Tech Team Wants to ‘Wow’ Public
The Office of American Innovation isn't interested in tech for tech's sake. It's to make government more efficient.
Digital Government
White House Fills Key Buying, Budget Positions
The administration nominated General Services Administration and Office of Personnel Management leaders, as well as other positions.
Digital Government
Why the American Technology Council Stands As Others Disband
The American Technology Council is comprised of government officials, not private-sector personnel
Digital Government