Nextgov

Here Are Some Key Challenges to Critical Infrastructure Security

Researchers should focus on when humans need to be in the loop and when machines can take charge.

Nextgov

Auditor Finds Infosec Weaknesses in Most FBI Domains

The severity of the weaknesses isn’t clear from the annual report summary.

Management

Congress Didn’t Always Fight Over the Debt Ceiling

It’s hard to imagine, but there was a time when our government repaid its debt in a timely fashion.

Management

AI Is Already Learning How To Discriminate

Tech companies must actively teach their AI systems to avoid discrimination, writes the co-founder of UNICEF’s Innovation Unit.

Route Fifty

To Prevent Suicides and School Shootings, More States Embrace Anonymous Tip Lines

States across the country are responding to high-profile school shootings and rising teen suicide rates by creating tip lines modeled on Colorado’s.

Defense

What's Next for Trump's Border Wall?

This week, the president inspected eight prototypes, but his administration still has a long way to go before bringing his campaign pledge to fruition.

Tech

If You Go Into Space For a Long Time, You Come Back a Genetically Different Person

Scott Kelly's year in space on the International Space Station made him a little less identical to his Earth-bound twin, Mark.

Oversight

What Is Robert Mueller Looking For?

The New York Times reports that the special counsel has demanded records from the Trump Organization.

Management

Say Goodbye To The Information Age: It’s All About Reputation Now

We are experiencing a fundamental paradigm shift in our relationship to knowledge.

Route Fifty

Moody's Highlights States Most Vulnerable to NAFTA Exit

Talks are ongoing between the U.S., Canada and Mexico over the future of the trade deal, which President Trump has criticized.

Management

Labor Agreement Forced on Education Dept. Employees Curtails Official Time, Cuts Employee Protections

AFGE has filed an unfair labor practices charge against the agency over a collective bargaining agreement that the union never approved.

Nextgov

NSA Pick Will Develop Cyber Retaliation Plans But Don’t Expect Government to Use Them

The other options for deterring cyberattacks aren't much better, though.

Nextgov

Scammers Are Using Fake IRS Sites To Steal Your Personal Info

They're also spoofing tax preparers' websites, security researchers said.

Route Fifty

Local Officials to FCC: We’re Not the Ones Impeding 5G

A group of mostly mayors encouraged the Federal Communications Commission to refocus its efforts on new broadband investment, instead of preempting their oversight of public rights of way.

Management

State, White House Officials Conspired to Root Out Disloyal Career Workers, Whistleblower Docs Show

Political appointees noted employees’ heritage and previous service, which lawmakers call "extremely disturbing."

Nextgov

Agencies Could Be Graded On More Than FITARA Under New Scorecard

At least one lawmaker wants to transition the scorecard to have a wider focus beyond FITARA but not everyone is ready to move on.