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DOD Launches ‘Speed Dating App’ Connecting Vetted Capital With Tech Companies
The digital marketplace for the Defense Department’s Trusted Capital initiative went live shortly before the holidays.
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NGA Launches Workforce Pilot for Neurodiverse Individuals
The intelligence agency kicked off the program in December.
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Biden Team Snatches NSA Cyber Chief for White House Role
Anne Neuberger aimed to share more information about cybersecurity vulnerabilities with the public.
Reports: Former Michigan Governor to Be Charged in Flint Water Crisis
Rick Snyder and other former officials could face unspecified charges later this week.
States Plan for Large-Scale Coronavirus Vaccinations at Stadiums and Other Sites
As Covid-19 vaccines become available to broader segments of the public, states are establishing facilities where thousands of doses can be administered daily.
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FBI Opens 160 Cases on Capitol Riot with More Expected
The bureau is combing through more than 100,000 pieces of digital media and expects to open more cases for a range of crimes including murder, sedition and theft of national security information.
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GSA to Remove Almost All Drones from Contract Offerings Over China Concerns
By Feb. 1, all but five unmanned aerial vehicles will be removed from the General Services Administration’s offerings.
State Capitols on 'High Alert' Amid Talk of Armed Protests
Governors in multiple states were beefing up security at statehouses in preparation for rumored protests through the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20.
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What Democratic Control of Government Could Mean for Biden’s Tech Policies
Though the margins are tight, the incoming president may nominate more progressive candidates for certain positions, experts say.
Many State Capitols Have Security Holes
“We're deeply concerned for what's likely to come in the coming months in state capitols."
Lawmakers from Multiple States Involved in Capitol Chaos, or Related Activities
Republican state lawmakers from across the country traveled to D.C. on Wednesday. At least one joined the siege of the U.S. Capitol Building.
More State and Local Job Losses in December
The total number of jobs lost in the state and local public sector is now approaching 1.4 million. December was also a grim month for leisure and hospitality employment.
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CISA: SolarWinds Hackers Got Into Networks by Guessing Passwords
The agency also highlighted new indicators of compromise and recommendations for mitigating follow on activity involving Microsoft Cloud users.
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Capitol Riot Opens Congress to Potential IT Compromise
Experts weigh in on the IT security implications after violent rioters stormed Congressional offices, gaining access to unsecured computers and stealing devices.
Capitol Riot Response Could Have Differed if D.C. was a State
With Democrats assuming control of the Senate, Washington, D.C. could have a better shot at statehood. The District’s mayor wants to see urgent action on the issue.
State and Local Officials Respond to Violence at U.S. Capitol
Many officials said the episode was incited by President Trump, with some suggesting that he should be removed from office. But at least one Republican governor said the president is not to blame for the actions of his supporters.
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Twitter, Facebook Temporarily Block Trump’s Accounts
Tech executives also called for Congress to move forward with certifying the election.
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