Digital Government News and E-Government & Public Technology Updates
IRS advisory committee issues 18 electronic tax administration recommendations
The IRS electronic tax administration advisory committee publishes its 2026 annual report with proposals aimed at improving digital tax systems and taxpayer service. Six of the 18 recommendations ...
New York City efficiency hearings draw calls for service reforms over budget cuts
New York City's new Commission on Government Efficiency is hearing broad public demands to improve services, technology and benefits access as the Mamdani administration pushes to modernize city ...
House panel hearing puts ActBlue fraud controls, foreign donation scrutiny in focus
A U.S. House committee is intensifying scrutiny of ActBlue's donation verification practices after a hearing on fraudulent political contributions. ActBlue Chief Executive Regina Wallace-Jones ...
Senate Democrats oppose Blanche nomination as Durbin attacks Trump justice agenda
At a Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, Democratic leaders sharpen their criticism of the Trump administration’s handling of immigration enforcement, judicial nominations and ...
Senate Democrats press Trump to revoke Pulte intelligence role
A dispute over leadership of the U.S. intelligence community is widening after President Donald Trump tapped Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte for the acting Director of National ...
U.S. Senate panel advances blue economy workforce and fisheries agenda
With maritime labor shortages and seafood supply concerns in focus, a U.S. Senate subcommittee hearing highlights the economic and strategic role of the blue economy for coastal regions. Alaska ...
U.S. State Department defends FY27 budget request as Rubio ties diplomacy to national interest
The U.S. administration is positioning its FY27 State Department budget request as part of a broader effort to align diplomacy, foreign aid and economic security with national priorities. ...
Royal Mail faces Ofcom probe over mail delivery failures in the UK
Royal Mail is coming under fresh regulatory scrutiny in the UK after missing key postal delivery targets despite setting out a longer-term recovery plan. The investigation follows a year in which ...
UK faces rising adaptation costs as hotter summers strain water, housing and transport
Britain is facing growing pressure to upgrade homes, utilities and transport systems after a record May heat episode pushed temperatures in London above 35C for the first time. The investment ...
UK Treasury pushes wider AI rollout across public services amid productivity and fiscal pressure
Britain’s government is stepping up plans to embed artificial intelligence across public services as ministers seek efficiency gains and broader state reform. The push comes as the UK faces ...
Linxens passport component links draw scrutiny over UK and European document security
Ownership links between passport component supplier Linxens and Chinese investors on a U.S. export-restricted list are drawing fresh scrutiny over the resilience of biometric document supply ...
UK opposition outlines cost-of-living relief measures for families
With household budgets under pressure across the UK, the opposition is setting out measures intended to lower essential living costs for families. The package includes planned cuts to food tariffs ...
Barney Frank's legacy shapes U.S. banking reform and gay rights politics
Barney Frank, the former U.S. congressman who helped reshape financial regulation after the 2008 crisis and became the first House member to voluntarily come out as gay, has died at 86. His death ...
Andy Burnham's Manchester record draws scrutiny as Labour leadership ambitions grow
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is facing closer examination of his record as he seeks a return to Parliament and positions himself against Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The scrutiny centers ...
Vox gains leverage in Andalusia coalition talks after PP loses majority
Spain’s latest regional election leaves the conservative People’s Party short of an outright majority in Andalusia, increasing Vox’s influence over the formation of the next government. The ...
New York bus riders favor speed upgrades over free fares in Mamdani transit push
As New York City weighs how to make its bus network more affordable, many regular riders on the M15 say reliability matters more than eliminating the fare. The view highlights a potential ...
House Armed Services Committee backs Army industrial base expansion in FY27 budget push
As Congress reviews the Army's FY27 budget request, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers is pressing for a stronger organic industrial base as a core requirement for military ...
Clark County airport sub-lien bonds win AA rating from Fitch
Harry Reid International Airport in Nevada secures a new AA rating on its sub-lien bonds as passenger traffic recovery and varied income sources support its credit profile. The stable outlook also ...
U.S. Senate passes whistleblower protections bill for federal agencies
A bipartisan push to strengthen oversight across the federal government is advancing as the U.S. Senate passes legislation to bolster protections for whistleblowers. The bill aims to improve ...
U.S. Justice Department files antitrust statement in California fire insurance case
Federal antitrust scrutiny is extending into litigation over insurance coverage losses tied to the January 2025 southern California wildfires. The U.S. Department of Justice says 60 homeowners ...
House Homeland Security Republicans back DHS funding law for fiscal 2026
After a 76-day partial shutdown, House Committee on Homeland Security Republicans say legislation signed by President Trump restores funding for most of the Department of Homeland Security for ...
