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#cybersecurity
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Wrong time for Trump admin to end mobile app security program, cyber lawmaker says

Ending the Mobile App Vetting program may weaken government cybersecurity against rising digital threats.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Future-proofing federal data: The need for secure, scalable data infrastructure

Federal agencies must transition to modern data infrastructures to keep up with growth and cybersecurity threats.
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago
Information security

This CISA Project should serve as the roadmap to managing cyber risk and efficiency in a cloud era

Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Wrong time for Trump admin to end mobile app security program, cyber lawmaker says

Ending the Mobile App Vetting program may weaken government cybersecurity against rising digital threats.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Future-proofing federal data: The need for secure, scalable data infrastructure

Federal agencies must transition to modern data infrastructures to keep up with growth and cybersecurity threats.
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago
Information security

This CISA Project should serve as the roadmap to managing cyber risk and efficiency in a cloud era

fromTheregister
1 day ago

Senate revives SAMOSA bill to tackle software waste - again

"President Trump wants to cut waste and spend taxpayer dollars wisely. By consolidating their inventory, this bill forces federal agencies to spend as if taxpayers were spending their own money."
SF politics
#lawsuit
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Lawyers Plan to Sue Federal Government on Behalf of Jan. 6 Rioters

Lawyers plan to sue the federal government on behalf of Capitol rioters pardoned by Trump, claiming mistreatment by federal agencies.
fromNewsday
1 month ago
NYC politics

Judge temporarily blocks NYC mayor from allowing ICE agents on Rikers Island jail

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
US politics

Trump-appointed judge orders Trump admin to 'turn the funding spigots back on' | TechCrunch

Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Lawyers Plan to Sue Federal Government on Behalf of Jan. 6 Rioters

Lawyers plan to sue the federal government on behalf of Capitol rioters pardoned by Trump, claiming mistreatment by federal agencies.
fromNewsday
1 month ago
NYC politics

Judge temporarily blocks NYC mayor from allowing ICE agents on Rikers Island jail

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
US politics

Trump-appointed judge orders Trump admin to 'turn the funding spigots back on' | TechCrunch

#elon-musk
Growth hacking
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Inside Elon Musk's 'Digital Coup'

Musk's loyalists have infiltrated federal agencies, aiming to implement significant changes in governance through technology and AI.
US politics
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Elon Musk's Takeover Is Being Aided by a Trumpworld Power Couple

Musk's recent actions are closely aligned with Stephen Miller's influence in the administration, indicating a significant partnership.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Struggle Over Americans' Personal Data Plays Out Across the Government

Michelle King reassured Congress about privacy at SSA; her resistance to Musk's data request led to her and her chief of staff's dismissal.
NYC real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Hundreds of federal offices across the US could begin closing this summer at DOGE's behest

Federal agencies are rapidly vacating offices due to budget cuts under Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
Growth hacking
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Inside Elon Musk's 'Digital Coup'

Musk's loyalists have infiltrated federal agencies, aiming to implement significant changes in governance through technology and AI.
US politics
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Elon Musk's Takeover Is Being Aided by a Trumpworld Power Couple

Musk's recent actions are closely aligned with Stephen Miller's influence in the administration, indicating a significant partnership.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Struggle Over Americans' Personal Data Plays Out Across the Government

Michelle King reassured Congress about privacy at SSA; her resistance to Musk's data request led to her and her chief of staff's dismissal.
NYC real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Hundreds of federal offices across the US could begin closing this summer at DOGE's behest

Federal agencies are rapidly vacating offices due to budget cuts under Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

HUD names new CIO as judge pauses mass firings at the agency

Sidle's appointment is aimed at using his extensive tech experience to enhance HUD's mission in supporting homeownership and diverse communities.
SF politics
#trump-administration
US news
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Trump to sign order making English the official language of the United States

Trump aims to make English the official language of the U.S. through an executive order, marking a historical first.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Chuck Schumer to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdown

Schumer supports a bill to prevent government shutdown despite internal party pressures, believing it's necessary to protect vital services.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

What does the Department of Education do? Questions fly as Trump prepares executive order to dismantle it

Trump is expected to attempt dismantling the Department of Education, facing potential legal hurdles and pushback from various stakeholders.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

These are the job responsibilities of DOGE staff embedded in federal agencies, according to Trump

Trump's executive order enhances DOGE's authority to oversee federal spending and efficiency.
OMG science
fromemptywheel
3 months ago

NOAA: The Biggest Little Agency in America - emptywheel

The destruction of NOAA under current policies threatens vital environmental and safety services crucial for American lives.
US news
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Trump to sign order making English the official language of the United States

Trump aims to make English the official language of the U.S. through an executive order, marking a historical first.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Chuck Schumer to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdown

Schumer supports a bill to prevent government shutdown despite internal party pressures, believing it's necessary to protect vital services.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

What does the Department of Education do? Questions fly as Trump prepares executive order to dismantle it

Trump is expected to attempt dismantling the Department of Education, facing potential legal hurdles and pushback from various stakeholders.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

These are the job responsibilities of DOGE staff embedded in federal agencies, according to Trump

Trump's executive order enhances DOGE's authority to oversee federal spending and efficiency.
OMG science
fromemptywheel
3 months ago

NOAA: The Biggest Little Agency in America - emptywheel

The destruction of NOAA under current policies threatens vital environmental and safety services crucial for American lives.
#budget-cuts
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Trump is gutting environmental agencies. What does that mean for Americans?

Cuts to NOAA and FEMA hinder preparation and response to weather-related disasters.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Trump is gutting environmental agencies. What does that mean for Americans?

Cuts to NOAA and FEMA hinder preparation and response to weather-related disasters.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Kennedy, defending downsizing, clashes with Democrats in tense hearings

Health Secretary Kennedy distanced himself from making vaccine recommendations amidst significant budget cuts and organization changes within federal health agencies.
Marketing tech
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

GSA, SalesForce agree to major Slack discounts for government

Salesforce offers federal agencies significant discounts on Slack tools through a new procurement strategy.
#doge
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

DOGE staffer who shared Treasury data now has more access to government systems

Elez's past violations raised concerns about data access, yet he has been rehired for sensitive jobs across multiple federal agencies.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

DOGE staffer who shared Treasury data now has more access to government systems

Elez's past violations raised concerns about data access, yet he has been rehired for sensitive jobs across multiple federal agencies.
#artificial-intelligence
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Senators introduce bill to strengthen interagency housing work

According to Sen. Ruben Gallego, the HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act aims to ensure federal agencies work collaboratively to address housing issues in Arizona and nationally.
SF politics
Data science
fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

Key data leadership roles are becoming vacant as DOGE pushes for access

Leadership vacancies disrupt data management in federal agencies, impacting quality and availability.
#government-efficiency
Artificial intelligence
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Musk, DOGE, and the AI-fueled Plot to Fire Everybody

DOGE represents both a serious government initiative and an ironic meme, reflecting mixed public sentiments.
Public perception of Musk's influence is largely negative, highlighting concerns over government efficiency efforts.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
3 months ago

USPTO Facing Additional Cuts: What's Core vs. Expendable

The USPTO's operational stability is threatened by the new efficiency directive, with potential reductions impacting patent processing and examination quality.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Public health

California Sues to Block Trump and RFK Jr. Health Cuts That Shuttered SF Office | KQED

Artificial intelligence
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Musk, DOGE, and the AI-fueled Plot to Fire Everybody

DOGE represents both a serious government initiative and an ironic meme, reflecting mixed public sentiments.
Public perception of Musk's influence is largely negative, highlighting concerns over government efficiency efforts.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
3 months ago

USPTO Facing Additional Cuts: What's Core vs. Expendable

The USPTO's operational stability is threatened by the new efficiency directive, with potential reductions impacting patent processing and examination quality.
Public health
fromKqed
1 month ago

California Sues to Block Trump and RFK Jr. Health Cuts That Shuttered SF Office | KQED

The directive claimed to enhance efficiency but has reportedly impaired essential government functions and services.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump's Executive Orders Build Toward Dictatorial "Unitary Executive" Power

Trump's executive orders signify a significant expansion of presidential power and raise constitutional concerns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

OPEN ALCATRAZ!' Trump Announces He's Reopening and Expanding Notorious Prison: A Symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE!'

Trump plans to reopen Alcatraz to symbolize law and order, intending to house violent offenders and combat crime.
SF politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Donald Trump Is Shuttering a Little-Known Labor-Management Agency That Supports Collective Bargaining

Trump's actions threaten the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, crucial for collective bargaining, contrasting his claims of supporting working people.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump's Executive Orders Build Toward Dictatorial "Unitary Executive" Power

Trump's executive orders signify a significant expansion of presidential power and raise constitutional concerns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

OPEN ALCATRAZ!' Trump Announces He's Reopening and Expanding Notorious Prison: A Symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE!'

Trump plans to reopen Alcatraz to symbolize law and order, intending to house violent offenders and combat crime.
SF politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Donald Trump Is Shuttering a Little-Known Labor-Management Agency That Supports Collective Bargaining

Trump's actions threaten the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, crucial for collective bargaining, contrasting his claims of supporting working people.
#government-spending
Software development
fromWIRED
3 months ago

DOGE's Misplaced War on Software Licenses

Government agencies can save costs by purchasing software licenses on behalf of contractors, but face issues with underutilization and wasteful spending.
Software development
fromWIRED
3 months ago

DOGE's Misplaced War on Software Licenses

Government agencies can save costs by purchasing software licenses on behalf of contractors, but face issues with underutilization and wasteful spending.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

What "America First" Could Cost Us

The Office of Management and Budget mandated federal entities to align with the "America First" policy, requiring audits for foreign programs not promoting U.S. prosperity.
Left-wing politics
#executive-order
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Ending data silos: Inside the new executive order to fight waste, fraud and abuse

The Executive Order mandates federal agencies to dismantle information silos for improved data transparency and collaboration.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US politics

Trump officially rolls out his plan to eliminate the Department of Education. Here's what it would mean for Americans.

Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Ending data silos: Inside the new executive order to fight waste, fraud and abuse

The Executive Order mandates federal agencies to dismantle information silos for improved data transparency and collaboration.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US politics

Trump officially rolls out his plan to eliminate the Department of Education. Here's what it would mean for Americans.

#health-policy
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump Just Cut the Office Working on His Promise to End Surprise Medical Bills

Trump's surprise medical billing legislation is at risk due to federal job cuts.
The effectiveness of consumer protection in health care is threatened by recent layoffs.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump Just Cut the Office Working on His Promise to End Surprise Medical Bills

Trump's surprise medical billing legislation is at risk due to federal job cuts.
The effectiveness of consumer protection in health care is threatened by recent layoffs.
Portland food
fromEater Portland
2 months ago

How a Portland Custard Shop Fought the Trump Administration - And Won

Federal policy changes can profoundly affect small local businesses, exemplified by Cornet Custard's experience with a USDA grant freeze.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

From bureaucracy to brilliance: AI in federal IT

AI is set to transform federal agencies' operations, enhancing citizen services and national security, but requires a strategic approach to fully leverage its benefits.
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

US agency that pushed for mass firings quietly clarifies it doesn't have the power to fire workers

OPM's revised memo clarifies that individual agencies are responsible for firing probationary employees, following a federal court ruling.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Federal board orders government to reinstate six workers fired by Trump

The MSPB temporarily reinstated six fired federal employees amid concerns of improper terminations.
Deliverability
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

DOGE asked federal workers to detail their productivity. These are the agencies tapping the brakes on that request.

Federal agencies are not mandating responses to the OPM's email about weekly accomplishments.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

From weather apps to taxes: the trickle-down effects of Trump's federal worker firings

Federal agency layoffs threaten public safety and service delivery in critical areas like food safety, aviation, national parks, and healthcare.
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