Policy
Lawmakers Ask Biden To Make Sure DOD Follows Climate Rules
The Pentagon has said it will not seek an exemption to the climate goals.
Policy
After 20 Years of Civilian Drone Strike Deaths, the Pentagon Creates An Office to Stop More
The military keeps repeating mistakes and is not ready for future fights because the lessons learned have not been instilled throughout the DOD, an independent review found.
Artificial Intelligence
Using AI, ML Will Help the Government Tackle Climate Change, Experts Say
Artificial intelligence can help scientists better forecast the impacts of climate change across numerous arenas.
Policy
FCC Blocks US Access for Another Chinese Telecom Company
Concerns remain surrounding data centers controlled by entities like China Unicom Americas.
Digital Government
DHS Data Use Evolving and Improving, Officials Say
Chief data officers are having a major impact.
Emerging Tech
Team Links Social Media Use to Worse Physical Health
Increased social media use led to more doctor visits and higher levels of chronic inflammation.
Cybersecurity
NIST Releases Final Cybersecurity Assessment Guidance
The document extensively reviews best practices in security assessments for organizations.
Digital Government
DISA’s First Diversity Chief Wants Tech and Data to Make a Difference
Damien Terry briefed Nextgov on his vision and goals for the new role—including a potential request for information in the pipeline.
Policy
Biden Admin Touts ‘Significant Progress’ in Made in America Office's First Year
The office’s purpose is to coordinate federal efforts and maximize the use of domestic goods by taxpayer-funded federal agencies when appropriate.
Policy
Kazakhstan’s Internet Shutdown is the Latest Episode in an Ominous Trend: Digital Authoritarianism
Governments are increasingly using the internet as a means to an end.
Policy
Citizen Satisfaction With Federal Government Services Hits All-time Low
The American Customer Satisfaction Index 2021 Federal Government Report showed citizen satisfaction in government services in a freefall over the last four years, with declines across all driving indicators of satisfaction.
Policy
DHS Expands Fields of Study In STEM Training Program
The 22 new fields of study have been added to the STEM Optional Practical Training program in a bid to keep U.S. science and math education competitive.
Policy
OPM Issues Guidance to Ensure 67,000 Feds Make at Least $15 per Hour
Agencies have until the end of this month to exercise special pay rates to implement a $15 minimum wage, in accordance with a Biden administration executive order.
Digital Government
Information Warfare is Moving Beyond Nation States
Mis- and disinformation ecosystems extend beyond the usual bad state actors.
Policy
Federal Court Issues Nationwide Pause on Biden's Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
The Biden administration has already filed an appeal on the injunction.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Propose Expanding Cybersecurity Support for Commercial Satellite Companies
New legislation would direct CISA to create a one-stop clearinghouse to help inform such entities.
Digital Government
Man Arrested For Alleged Exportation of Technology To Iran From U.S.
A dual American-Iranian citizen was arrested and charged with one count of conspiracy to illegally export technology and electronic equipment to Iran despite sanctions.
Emerging Tech
Microelectronics-Innovating Unit Gains New Designation from Defense Secretary
The classification enables the Pentagon to ensure that the “critical mission area remains relevant and viable.”
Digital Government