Trump order limits agency hiring, puts DOGE leads in decision-making roles
The executive order continues the president’s push to slash the federal workforce, with sweeping actions that include large-scale RIFs.
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Part 2 of FedScoop’s exit interview with USDS leader Mina Hsiang
Hsiang shares exclusive insights as she closes out her time as administrator of the tech crisis team.
Federal Trade Commission installs Stephanie Nguyen as chief technology officer
She has served in the role on an acting basis since October 2021.
USDS official says federal agencies uniquely positioned to attract tech talent amid labor market turmoil
Ankit Mathur calls on agencies to show prospective employees progress made with specific tools and projects.
White House picks Cori Zarek as US Digital Service deputy administrator
Zarek served as a U.S. deputy CTO during the Obama administration.
Watchdog calls on White House to rescind USDS administrator’s ethics waivers
Hsiang was granted waivers that exempt nearly all of her investments from a criminal conflict-of-interest law, as well as a waiver for an unspecified $950,000 hedge fund…
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Why COVIDtests.gov worked where HealthCare.gov stumbled
In these past eight years, the U.S. government has gained more experience building websites and brought in the right technical talent.
Federal government’s COVID-19 testing kit website goes live ahead of schedule
As of Tuesday afternoon, the site had more than half a million users visiting it.
White House says COVID-19 test kit website will go live in early January
The White House press secretary said: "We will make the website available as soon as these tests are available.”
Federal CIO, USDS more aligned ‘than ever before’
Federal CIO Clare Martorana and USDS Administrator Mina Hsiang detail how the two federal technology units have made it a priority to work together on the administration's…