WSJ via MSN – “Justice Department lawyers who have angered President-elect Donald Trump and his allies are facing tough decisions about whether to stay in government—and how to best protect themselves from threats of retribution after Inauguration Day. Dozens of prosecutors and agents have worked on cases that potentially make them vulnerable, such as special counsel … Continue Reading
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A whole mess of TikTok trial briefs
The Verge: “The Supreme Court will consider TikTok’s case against a divest-or-ban law early next year, and a wave of filings has hit the docket this afternoon — from the parties involved as well as numerous institutions and public figures, including President-elect Donald Trump. If you want a firsthand look, the full list is linked… Continue Reading
Archival Records of Congress: Frequently Asked Questions
CRS Report – Archival Records of Congress: Frequently Asked Questions – “Congressional offices and committees receive, generate, and process many paper and digital files in the course of their work. Archivists preserve some of this historical material, which can help inform future Congresses and researchers studying congressional history. This report is intended to assist congressional… Continue Reading
Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services
Department of the Treasury – Report on the Uses, Opportunities and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Services Sector, December 2024. “This report provides background on the use of AI in financial services based on respondents’ comments and building on observations from previous Treasury reports and stakeholder engagement,5 highlights Treasury’s ongoing efforts to evaluate… Continue Reading
HUD Modernizes Website to Enhance User Experience
“Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announces the completion of a transformative project to update webpages for all 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia on HUD.gov. These updated pages feature a streamlined design and trauma-informed elements, making it easier for communities nationwide to access vital resources, including affordable housing… Continue Reading
Cars (and Drivers): 2024 in Review
EFF: “If you’ve purchased a car made in the last decade or so, it’s likely jam-packed with enough technology to make your brand new phone jealous. Modern cars have sensors, cameras, GPS for location tracking, and more, all collecting data—and it turns out in many cases, sharing it. Cars Sure Are Sharing a Lot of… Continue Reading
Microsoft Bundling Practices Focus of Federal Antitrust Probe
ProPublica: “The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Microsoft in a wide-ranging probe that will examine whether the company’s business practices have run afoul of antitrust laws, according to people familiar with the matter. In recent weeks, FTC attorneys have been conducting interviews and setting up meetings with Microsoft competitors. One key area of interest is… Continue Reading
The Paper Passport Is Dying
Wired [unpaywalled]: “In a matter of years, no matter where you live or travel, your face will likely be your new passport. For centuries, people have used some form of passport while moving from place to place. But the widespread standardization of passports as we know them today didn’t really begin until after World War… Continue Reading
Bill requiring US agencies to share custom source code with each other becomes law
FedScoop: “Agencies will have to share custom-developed code amongst each other in an effort to prevent duplicative software development contracts under a new bill signed into law by President Joe Biden. The bipartisan Source Code Harmonization And Reuse in Information Technology (H.R. 9566), or SHARE IT Act, takes aim at reducing the roughly $12 billion… Continue Reading
New Site for Federal Government Workers
Civil Service Strong – “Our nation depends on a strong, non-partisan civil service. The U.S. civil service — 2.2 million federal workers who live and work in every state across the country — works for the American people, safeguards our democracy, and upholds the rule of law. Strong civil servants embody the values of integrity,… Continue Reading
HHS launches campaign against vaccine misinformation
Beckers : “In response to declining childhood vaccinations and rising infection rates across the U.S., HHS haslaunched a vaccine education campaign, encouraging parents to make informed healthcare decisions for their children based on more balanced information. The Let’s Get Real campaign aims to “cut through the noise of misinformation” and “provide verifiable facts” to parents while also serving… Continue Reading
Mass Hysteria Over Drones Flying in the Night Sky? It Didn’t Have to Be This Way
EPIC: “Recent nighttime drone sightings in New Jersey and other places have gained national attention because of the mystery that surrounds the drones—Who is flying them? What are the drones doing? Why are the drones appearing now? Numerous theories popped up to fill the void left by the lack of information—from alien invasion to foreign… Continue Reading
