Nextgov

Privacy Isn't Dead -- Yet

National security programs may not be the biggest threat to Americans' privacy.

Defense One

The Military Wants a Vehicle That Can Dodge Rockets By Itself

The military wants to build future vehicles that don’t just withstand assaults but avoid them. By Patrick Tucker

Nextgov

Report: Agencies Aren’t Properly Vetting All Cyber Contractors

Most departments failed to assess whether IT vendors took security precautions.

Nextgov

VA Secretary Wants to Improve Digital Services for Vets

Robert McDonald wants single, easy-to-use website for vets to access VA services

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How Can Local Governments Embrace Participatory Budgeting?

Chicago alderman: “We need a new governance model, one that empowers people to make real decisions about policy and spending decisions.”

Features

Crime Scene

A federal program reduced violent crime on four Indian reservations. Now comes the hard part.

News

HHS Chief Gets Behind One Cause Everyone Can Believe In

Burwell supports a Republican effort to speed discovery and dissemination of pioneering medical cures.

Defense One

The FCC Website Will Likely Crash on Wednesday

The Federal Communications Commission plays a vital role in the nation’s response to cyber incidents and it’s about to be hit by a major disruption. By Patrick Tucker

Nextgov

WH Official: Cyber Coverage Will Be a Basic Insurance Policy By 2020

Necessary data on likelihood of breaches and the cost of hacks are becoming all too clear.

Nextgov

Why Can’t Government Websites Be More Like Amazon?

It's complicated, but more federal digital services are about to start focusing on the user.

Nextgov

And the Winners Are ... 2014 Nextgov Bold Awards Recognize Tech Problem Solvers

A new system for tracking weapons of mass destruction in the field, a successful social media campaign for disaster preparedness were among the boldest of the Bold Awards winners.

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State Officials in Missouri Spar Over ‘Friday Favors’

A veto fight between Gov. Jay Nixon and the legislature is annoying local jurisdictions.

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Reno Won Tesla's Gigafactory. Was It Worth It?

It's the 10th largest incentive deal ever, with Nevada paying nearly $200,000 per job.

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China Intercepts Researchers’ Google Searches

The government launched a "man-in-the-middle" attack against the search giant.

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What America’s Cities Can Teach Washington, D.C.

Oklahoma City, Pittsburgh and Tacoma mayors featured on NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ in ‘Who Needs Washington?’ segment.

Nextgov

Hackers Uncover Pakistanis’ Finances, Bug Korean Hacks and Exploit Celebs

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Defense One

Who Defends the Virtual Countries of Tomorrow?

Here’s why Estonia is the new frontline in the cyberwar of the future. By Patrick Tucker