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Trump leads GOP rightward march: Top takeaways from the Iowa caucus
As clear-cut as his win was, though, Iowa has not historically played the role of kingmaker in the Republican nominating process.
By Nicholas Riccardi
Congress thinks departments need to coordinate on AI efforts
The co-chairs of the congressional artificial intelligence caucus discussed federal agencies' use of AI and future federal action.
By Andrew Eversden
Here’s what senators learned about the ransomware threat
The director of the Department of Homeland Security’s cybersecurity agency held a classified briefing with senators, who shared some thoughts.
By Andrew Eversden
House Democratic leaders hopeful progressive wing won’t derail defense policy bill
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith says progressives have a path to vote for the chamber’s annual defense policy bill.
By Joe Gould
How the federal government could save money while increasing transparency
Freedom of Information Act requests are increasing, and show no sign of slowing. A digital transformation is needed for more efficient, less costly processing.
By Alex Sisserson
Dear Bureaucrat, how can I work with and around my agency’s useless computer system?
Your problem is common: a system is bought, paid for and officially a successful implementation, it just doesn’t do what the workers need. But there are ways to automate tasks in your job that official IT ignores.
By David S. Reed
51 Democrats want to block Trump from using military to build border wall
Amid reports President Trump is drafting a national emergency to divert Pentagon funds for his border wall, some Democrats are working to turn this path into a dead end.
By Joe Gould
Here’s why 22 Republicans voted against blocking Trump from NATO pullout
Some House Republicans voted against a resolution supporting NATO this week because they saw it as an attack on President Donald Trump.
By Joe Gould
Trump tells GOP leaders he won’t sign bill to avoid shutdown
"The president said he will not sign this bill," because it doesn’t include money for his border wall with Mexico House Speaker Paul Ryan said exiting a hastily called meeting with Trump and other GOP lawmakers at the White House.
Pelosi nominated to reclaim speakership, still faces test
The lopsided 203-32 tally showed both the weakness of her opposition but also the challenges ahead.
Ro Khanna and progressive Democrats hope ‘Blue Wave’ shakes up American defense policy
Democratic leaders will have to navigate alongside a caucus of moderates who back strong military spending and progressive members who have decried Pentagon largess.
By Joe Gould