On November 8 Donald J. Trump Jr., the President’s oldest son, tweeted: “DECLASSIFY EVERYTHING!!!” adding “We can’t let the bad actors get away with it.” This was not an actual policy proposal and it was not seriously intended for classification officials or even for Trump’s own father, who as President is the one ultimately responsible for […]
Noteworthy new publications from the Congressional Research Service include the following. Presidential Transition Act: Provisions and Funding, November 13, 2020 Federal Scientific Integrity Policies: A Primer, November 20, 2020 The Digital Divide: What Is It, Where Is It, and Federal Assistance Programs, November 17, 2020 Vaccine Safety in the United States: Overview and Considerations for COVID-19 […]
A blueprint for USAID to accelerate innovation, performance and impact.
The Federal Government should adopt a strategy for science engagement that enables everyone to participate in science.
U.S. disaster policy emphasizes recovery rather than prevention. The Federal Government must overhaul disaster policy to eliminate devastating billion-dollar disasters.
The Federal Government should establish a B2B data-sharing program to stimulate competition and innovation in the technology industry.
The Trump administration has denied a request from the Federation of American Scientists to disclose the size of the US nuclear weapons stockpile and the number of dismantled warheads.
The Federal Government should create a national initiative to integrate artificial intelligence into federal agencies’ payment processes.
A proposal for the creation of a national collaborative to address PPE and medical device manufacturing in the United States.
The Federal Government should partner with industry to identify and implement “shovel-ready” applications of XR technology.
An approach to simplify and expand access to the BUILD program at the Department of Transportation.
The Federal Government should take immediate action to promote the transparency and accountability of automated decision systems.