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NSF Seeks Ideas for Using Artificial Intelligence to Boost the Wireless Spectrum
The agency is hosting a workshop highlighting the opportunities and challenges for artificial intelligence applications across the wireless spectrum.
Management
How ICE Enforcement Has Changed Under The Trump Administration
Data released under FOIA shows that ICE is encountering more U.S. citizens and more women.
Defense
Dan Coats Spoke Truth to Trump. Now He’s Out.
The director of national intelligence won plaudits for plainly laying out the intelligence community’s assessments on issues ranging from Iran to Russia, putting him at odds with the president.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Wilbur Ross Is Not Helping Morale At Commerce
According to a report, the Commerce Department chief has been sleeping in meetings.
Defense
When Trump Threatens Google, Here’s What He Doesn’t Get
Days after the Treasury Secretary cleared the U.S. tech giant of national security concerns, the president was rage-tweeting again.
Route Fifty
The Old College Try: Getting Students Into Government
A new initiative will establish regional councils to create talent pipelines from universities to state, local and federal government agencies.
Route Fifty
The Hidden Challenges in Police Use of Facial Recognition Technology
The Orlando Police Department ended its pilot program involving facial recognition technology this month, saying the agency was unable to devote the necessary resources to the program.
Management
How Robert Mueller Worked to Prevent Leaks
The Justice Department considers unauthorized disclosures a serious national security threat.
Management
Budget Deal Doesn’t Rule Out Inclusion of Workforce Provisions in Spending Bills
Although lawmakers and the White House agreed on no “poison pills” or partisan policy riders, proposals to block the OPM-GSA merger and other administration plans are still subject to negotiation.
Workforce
Homeland Security Has a Problem Hiring and Keeping Women
The department is failing to address known barriers to a number of ethnic and racial groups, a watchdog report finds.
Management
Republicans and Democrats Divided on Approach to Scientific Integrity at Federal Agencies
Democrats hold hearing to advocate for a bill they say would protect federal researchers from inappropriate political influence.
Nextgov
CBP Wants An Eye In the Sky—Or Wherever—To Spot Everything Crossing the U.S. Border
The single solution should be able to detect anything crossing the northern or southern borders between ports of entry and immediately alert border patrol agents.
Nextgov
Watchdog Uncovers Cyber Gaps at Radioactive Waste Facility
The Energy Department failed to secure the site in line with federal cyber standards.
Nextgov
Republican Lawmaker Proposes Increased Funding for Energy’s DARPA
The legislation would fund the advanced research and development office for the next five years at increasing levels despite the administration's push to eliminate the office.
Defense
Gen. Hyten to Get His Senate Confirmation Hearing
His previously uncontroversial nomination to be vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs was thrown into question after a former subordinate accused him of sexual assault.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Fake Presidential Seal Has Been Discovered
President Trump spoke at a conference with the incorrect seal.
Management
Viewpoint: We’ve Admired the Federal Acquisition Problem for Too Long
Agencies must inculcate cultures of experimentation and learning if the U.S. is to prevail economically and militarily.
Route Fifty
A City Seeks to Create a Unique Asset in a 32-Mile River Bike Path
The path along the Los Angeles River could connect a large swath of this famously car-centric city. But first the city needs to build out an eight-mile gap—no easy undertaking.
Defense
Boeing: $85B Competition to Build New ICBMs Favors Northrop Grumman
The company says it will sit out if the U.S. Air Force does not change the bidding parameters.
Management