Nextgov
White House Issues Two Quantum Directives Set To Bolster American Infrastructure
The White House announced new plans to promote quantum technology research and development while helping U.S. computer networks transition to post-quantum cryptography standards.
Management
Senator Calls on Biden to Fill OSTP Leadership Role
This is the second request urging the Biden administration to put forth a nominee for the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Management
OPM Director Highlights ‘Call to Service’ to Hire Thousands to Implement Infrastructure Law
The federal government is hiring more than 8,000 people in the coming months, and officials will use that experience to fuel broader hiring process reforms.
Management
That Time Bill Clinton Declared ‘The Era of Big Government Is Over’
Spoiler alert: It wasn’t.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: You Need to Understand How to Best Use Data
Data Society's Merav Yuravlivker joins the podcast to discuss how government can better use information for better customer experience and mission delivery.
Workforce
State Department Says It's Rebuilding After Trump 'Decimated' It, but Will Still Fall Short on Some Key Biden Goals
State is looking to fill vacancies and budget shortfalls.
Management
SBA Looks to Promote Disadvantaged Businesses With 2023 Budget Request
The head of the Small Business Administration told lawmakers the agency is planning to ramp up outreach efforts for small disadvantaged businesses and other firms in need of support to address a 40% decline in small businesses working with the federal government.
Defense
DHS Manipulated Report on Russian Election Interference During the Trump Administration, Watchdog Says
A 2020 report to state and local governments was delayed and altered, a new IG report finds.
Nextgov
FBI Ran Over 3 Million Searches on Americans' Electronic Data
Using data harvested by Section 702, the FBI published an approximation of how many searches it ran on Americans’ data for the first time.
Defense
Pentagon Still not Taking Full Advantage of Rapid Acquisition Authorities, Former Official Says
Ellen Lord, the former undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment during the Trump administration, told senators "strong leadership" was needed to fully embrace rapid acquisitions policies.
Management
Here’s How Agencies Can Help Ease the Return to Offices
A positive, people-centric approach is critical.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The Challenges of Overseeing Infrastructure Spending
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the White House's relationship with oversight.
Workforce
VA Downplays Its Role at the Border Amid Backlash, But Defends Potential Deployments
Republican lawmakers say tapping VA resources to confront any crisis would harm veterans.
Workforce
President Biden Just Gave Federal Employees a Big ‘Thank You’
He presented the presidential rank awards in conjunction with Public Service Recognition Week.
Pay & Benefits
Nearly All of the TSP Funds Continued Their 2022 Tumble in April
Only the government securities (G) fund finished last month in the black.
Defense
The Backlash to DHS's Anti-Disinformation Board Shows How US Law Is Falling Behind the Problem
Legal ambiguity may have crippled DHS’s new board from the start.
Defense
Lend-Lease Bill Could Help Ukraine Negotiate Peace With Russia
The bill will cut red tape to get weapons to Ukraine quicker.
Tech
How GSA is Remaking USA.gov
The revamped "federal front door" won't be a mere portal—users will be able to complete end-to-end government services on the USA.gov website.
Defense
Harriet Tubman Led Military Raids during the Civil War as Well as Her Better-known Slave Rescues
Harriet Tubman has long been known as a conductor on the Underground Railroad leading enslaved Black people to freedom. Less known is her role as a Union spy during the Civil War.
Management