Oversight
What’s at Stake for Trump, Twitter and Politics if the Tweeter-In-Chief Returns from Banishment
Analysis of Trump’s post-Twitter communications suggest that the former president has not moderated his messaging style. So what does that mean if he were to go back on Twitter?
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.
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.
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.
Oversight
IRS Balks at Public Free-file Suggestion From Government Watchdog
The Government Accountability Office thinks the IRS should identify and create more free-filing options for taxpayers, but the IRS says that it "does not believe a public free-filing option would significantly improve the taxpayer experience."
Tech
Bernie Sanders Wants Amazon Debarred from Federal Contracting
The Vermont lawmaker cites the company's anti-union activity in a letter urging President Biden to eliminate the e-commerce and cloud behemoth from federal contracts.
Workforce
Staring at An Image of Yourself on Zoom Has Serious Consequences for Mental Health – Especially for Women
Mirrors, selfies and knowing other people are looking at you all cause people to think of themselves as objects. Video calls are all three in one and are likely increasing the harms of self-objectification.
Defense
What Does Musk's Purchase of Twitter Mean for Disinformation?
His free-speech values could undermine the site's efforts to stem foreign influence operations.
Management
VA Has Been Dinged By Its Watchdog Over Project Management Woes
The multibillion electronic health records modernization project at the Veterans Affairs Department needs to improve scheduling and coordination, according to a critical report from the agency's inspector general.
Tech
Opinion: Biden’s Plan to ‘End Cancer’ Borrows From an Old, Flawed Playbook
The President’s new health research enterprise is eerily reminiscent of Richard Nixon’s ill-fated war on cancer.
Tech
SSA Beta Launches Redesigned Website
The Social Security Administration is collecting feedback on a website redesign before using it to replace the agency's current website later this year. A major goal: making it all less confusing.
Tech
Effective Data Sharing Key to Unwinding Emergency COVID Benefits
Without systems that can share data, states will face a daunting task redetermining eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP recipients.
Oversight
House Panel Launches Probe Into ID.me
The Committee on Oversight and Reform wants information about the identity verification company. At least nine other federal agencies and 30 state governments also use the service, the committee says.
Tech
GovExec Daily: How the Internal Revenue Service is Modernizing
Nextgov's Frank Konkel speaks to Annette Jones, assistant to the chief taxpayer Experience Officer at the IRS, about the present and future of the tax agency.
Workforce
Inglis Says He Won't 'Dictate' Cyber Workforce Policy
National Cyber Director Chris Inglis said that part of his job in the cybersecurity workforce arena will be ensuring that the roles of different agencies are coordinated.
Tech
Senators Call for Ban on US Government Personnel Use of Chinese Ride-Sharing Apps
A pair of lawmakers want the departments of State and Defense to enact a global prohibition on U.S. diplomatic and military personnel from using digital transportation platforms like Didi Chuxing, a Chinese-based ride-sharing service growing in popularity around the world.
Tech
The Labor Department Seeks $3.4B for Unemployment Insurance Programs, Including IT Modernization
The increase in unemployment funding would include $150 million for program integrity efforts including identity verification services for states.
Tech
VA Begins Deploying Its New Electronic Healthcare System In Washington
After years of bureaucratic backlog, the VA is working to stand up the EHR system in two hospital clinics by the end of April.
Tech
GovExec Daily: Protecting Against Russian Cyberthreats
Cisco's Peter Romness joins the podcast to talk about being proactive against cyber incursions.
Tech