Caroline Nihill
@carolinenihill.bsky.social
reporter @ITBrew / @MorningBrew
formerly @FedScoop
mail: caroline.nihill@morningbrew.com
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formerly @FedScoop
mail: caroline.nihill@morningbrew.com
| unc 23 | opinions are my own | phl | signal: carolinerosenihill.11
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It's National Voter Registration Day (funny how it's the day before Constitution Day).
Register to vote here - and/or send this link to friends and family to get them to register to vote.
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Register to vote here - and/or send this link to friends and family to get them to register to vote.
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Register to vote in your state | Vote.gov
Find the information you need to make registration and voting easy. Official voter registration website of the United States government.
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September 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It's National Voter Registration Day (funny how it's the day before Constitution Day).
Register to vote here - and/or send this link to friends and family to get them to register to vote.
vote.gov
Register to vote here - and/or send this link to friends and family to get them to register to vote.
vote.gov
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Love opening up a story to see notes from reporters like @carolinenihill.bsky.social explaining a reference to editors.
::Inserts Steve Buscemi "How do you do, fellow kids" meme::
::Inserts Steve Buscemi "How do you do, fellow kids" meme::
August 15, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Love opening up a story to see notes from reporters like @carolinenihill.bsky.social explaining a reference to editors.
::Inserts Steve Buscemi "How do you do, fellow kids" meme::
::Inserts Steve Buscemi "How do you do, fellow kids" meme::
I've joined @ITBrew as a reporter! It's a great time to send tips or say hey:
email: caroline.nihill@morningbrew.com
signal: carolinerosenihill.11
email: caroline.nihill@morningbrew.com
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May 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I've joined @ITBrew as a reporter! It's a great time to send tips or say hey:
email: caroline.nihill@morningbrew.com
signal: carolinerosenihill.11
email: caroline.nihill@morningbrew.com
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The #GSA unveiled a new initiative Tuesday that it says is aimed at helping agencies gain easier access to #IT tools and shifting how the federal government approaches #procurement. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/gsa-unveils-...
GSA unveils modernized IT tool procurement strategy
The agency’s OneGov Strategy comes on the heels of its feud with top-10 consulting firms to reduce waste in IT contracts.
fedscoop.com
April 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The #GSA unveiled a new initiative Tuesday that it says is aimed at helping agencies gain easier access to #IT tools and shifting how the federal government approaches #procurement. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/gsa-unveils-...
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Connolly said in a press release that the reauthorization bill is a “welcome show of support for the [TMF] and the critical goal that drove its creation — bringing federal IT into the 21st century.” via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/technology-m...
Bill to reauthorize Technology Modernization Fund would extend program to 2032
The legislation from Reps. Connolly and Mace passed the House last year but didn’t make it out of the Senate.
fedscoop.com
April 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Connolly said in a press release that the reauthorization bill is a “welcome show of support for the [TMF] and the critical goal that drove its creation — bringing federal IT into the 21st century.” via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/technology-m...
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The Department of #Veterans Affairs has been improperly sharing sensitive information on collaborative, cloud-based applications, according to the agency’s Office of Inspector General. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/va-watchdog-...
VA watchdog found improper sharing of sensitive information on cloud apps
Staff at the Department of Veterans Affairs were able to access sensitive information and communications, including veterans’ personally identifiable information.
fedscoop.com
April 24, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The Department of #Veterans Affairs has been improperly sharing sensitive information on collaborative, cloud-based applications, according to the agency’s Office of Inspector General. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/va-watchdog-...
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Thanks for the great GovTech convo @carolinenihill.bsky.social ! We covered everything from modernization best practices to DOGE to the greatest hits of the 90s.
FedScoop reporter @carolinenihill.bsky.social sits down with former GSA TTS director @ann-lewis.bsky.social to talk modernization, workforce cuts, AI and where government goes wrong — and right — with tech reform. youtu.be/V_DgGTYca3g?...
Former GSA TTS director Ann Lewis on Modernization, AI and Government Efficiency
YouTube video by FedScoop
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April 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Thanks for the great GovTech convo @carolinenihill.bsky.social ! We covered everything from modernization best practices to DOGE to the greatest hits of the 90s.
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The #GAO in a new report pointed to the human and environmental concerns that generative #AI introduces, and how the government might handle them. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/gao-suggests...
GAO suggests policy reform to mitigate generative AI’s human, environmental risks
The Government Accountability Office in a new report pointed to the human and environmental concerns that generative artificial intelligence introduces, and how the government might handle them.
fedscoop.com
April 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The #GAO in a new report pointed to the human and environmental concerns that generative #AI introduces, and how the government might handle them. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/gao-suggests...
boygenius mentioned in this pod, check it out >
FedScoop reporter @carolinenihill.bsky.social sits down with former GSA TTS director @ann-lewis.bsky.social to talk modernization, workforce cuts, AI and where government goes wrong — and right — with tech reform. youtu.be/V_DgGTYca3g?...
Former GSA TTS director Ann Lewis on Modernization, AI and Government Efficiency
YouTube video by FedScoop
youtu.be
April 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
boygenius mentioned in this pod, check it out >
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The Department of #Education under the Trump administration won’t be shut down completely, but it will be unrecognizable in function and capability — particularly from a #data standpoint. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/what-the-dis...
What the dismantling of the Education Department means for its data
Former data staff from the agency say they’re especially concerned about large transfers of data and the future of grants administration, after already seeing mismanagement and delays.
fedscoop.com
April 22, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The Department of #Education under the Trump administration won’t be shut down completely, but it will be unrecognizable in function and capability — particularly from a #data standpoint. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/what-the-dis...
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The public can now submit ideas for deregulating government through an online form, the #GSA announced Wednesday. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/trump-admini...
Trump administration launches online public deregulation form
The General Services Administration is touting the form as a way to encourage public recommendations on removing federal regulations and rules.
fedscoop.com
April 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The public can now submit ideas for deregulating government through an online form, the #GSA announced Wednesday. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/trump-admini...
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In a blog, Ball has written about his interest in developing #AI as the #Trump administration seeks “to advance theories of a ‘unitary executive.’ via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/dean-ball-os...
OSTP taps policy scholar Dean Ball as AI, emerging tech advisor
In a blog, Ball has written about his interest in developing AI as the Trump administration seeks “to advance theories of a ‘unitary executive.’”
fedscoop.com
April 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
In a blog, Ball has written about his interest in developing #AI as the #Trump administration seeks “to advance theories of a ‘unitary executive.’ via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/dean-ball-os...
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The #Trump administration issued an executive order Tuesday directing #federal agencies to maximize the use of technology in environmental review and permit processes for infrastructure development projects. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/trump-orders...
Trump orders tech modernization push for environmental permitting
Under the executive order, agencies must make full use of tech in environmental review and permitting processes for “infrastructure projects of all kinds.”
fedscoop.com
April 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The #Trump administration issued an executive order Tuesday directing #federal agencies to maximize the use of technology in environmental review and permit processes for infrastructure development projects. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/trump-orders...
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#GSA touts new procurement #automation tool. Agency officials tell FedScoop that the CODY bot is now ready for use across the federal government. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/gsa-touts-ne...
GSA touts new procurement automation tool
Agency officials tell FedScoop that the CODY bot is now ready for use across the federal government.
fedscoop.com
April 14, 2025 at 9:16 PM
#GSA touts new procurement #automation tool. Agency officials tell FedScoop that the CODY bot is now ready for use across the federal government. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/gsa-touts-ne...
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The Trump administration’s removal of a website that posted funds appropriated by Congress is a violation of statutory requirements, the #GAO said in a letter to the White House this week. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/gao-omb-take...
GAO says OMB takedown of apportionments website violates federal statutes
The watchdog said OMB Director Russell Vought’s move to disappear the public tracker of funds appropriated by Congress is “very concerning” and undercuts transparency.
fedscoop.com
April 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The Trump administration’s removal of a website that posted funds appropriated by Congress is a violation of statutory requirements, the #GAO said in a letter to the White House this week. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/gao-omb-take...
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#Google will now provide the federal government with its Workspace offerings at a heavily discounted rate from the current pricing for its multiple award schedules program, the tech giant and the #GSA announced Thursday. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/gsa-google-a...
GSA, Google announce price cut for agencies on workflow tools, Gemini
The agency said a reduced pricing deal with the tech giant for its authorized Workspace suite will be available to all federal agencies.
fedscoop.com
April 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
#Google will now provide the federal government with its Workspace offerings at a heavily discounted rate from the current pricing for its multiple award schedules program, the tech giant and the #GSA announced Thursday. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/gsa-google-a...
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#GSA tech arm faces more #workforce cuts. The agency is targeting staff reductions in Technology Transformation Services, the Integrated Award Environment and the Office of Regulatory and Oversight Systems, sources confirmed to FedScoop. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/gsa-tech-arm...
GSA tech arm faces more workforce cuts
The agency is targeting staff reductions in Technology Transformation Services, the Integrated Award Environment and the Office of Regulatory and Oversight Systems, sources confirmed to FedScoop.
fedscoop.com
April 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
#GSA tech arm faces more #workforce cuts. The agency is targeting staff reductions in Technology Transformation Services, the Integrated Award Environment and the Office of Regulatory and Oversight Systems, sources confirmed to FedScoop. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/gsa-tech-arm...
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One of a couple interesting stories my coworkers have done of late on Signal/feds. Today by @rebheilweil.bsky.social and @carolinenihill.bsky.social
For US government, use of unapproved communications tools during foreign travel isn’t a new issue. In some cases, federal agencies have permitted the use of #Signal, the encrypted messaging app used by top Trump officials to discuss attack plans. fedscoop.com/government-u...
For US government, use of unapproved communications tools during foreign travel isn’t a new issue
In some cases, federal agencies have permitted the use of Signal, the encrypted messaging app used by top Trump officials to discuss attack plans.
fedscoop.com
April 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
One of a couple interesting stories my coworkers have done of late on Signal/feds. Today by @rebheilweil.bsky.social and @carolinenihill.bsky.social
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Republicans on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted down an attempt by Democrats on Wednesday to have the White House transmit certain documents to Congress related to Elon Musk’s conflicts of interest and role in the government. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social
House Oversight Republicans block Democrats' inquiry into Musk’s conflicts of interest
In a Wednesday markup, GOP committee members voted against an inquiry into the tech billionaire’s role in the government.
fedscoop.com
April 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Republicans on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted down an attempt by Democrats on Wednesday to have the White House transmit certain documents to Congress related to Elon Musk’s conflicts of interest and role in the government. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social
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As agencies continue to navigate the Trump administration’s overhaul of the federal workforce, a pair of digital strategy experts say that upskilling existing staff is a way to ensure that cutting-edge technologies are utilized internally to their fullest potential. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social
Federal archival digital teams look to upskill staff amid governmentwide workforce changes
Library of Congress and National Archives and Records Administration experts discuss how they’re adjusting to staff upheaval while embracing automation.
fedscoop.com
March 31, 2025 at 8:43 PM
As agencies continue to navigate the Trump administration’s overhaul of the federal workforce, a pair of digital strategy experts say that upskilling existing staff is a way to ensure that cutting-edge technologies are utilized internally to their fullest potential. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social
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A letter from the #president pushes the new #OSTP director to secure global leadership in emerging tech, among other priorities. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/trump-letter...
Trump to OSTP’s Kratsios: ‘Blaze a trail’ for science and tech supremacy
A letter from the president pushes the new OSTP director to secure global leadership in emerging tech, among other priorities.
fedscoop.com
March 28, 2025 at 10:55 PM
A letter from the #president pushes the new #OSTP director to secure global leadership in emerging tech, among other priorities. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/trump-letter...
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A bipartisan group of House Oversight and Government Reform Committee members reintroduced a #bill Thursday that aims to overhaul #federal software purchasing for better efficiency and reduced costs. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/samosa-act-a...
Agency software purchasing bill reintroduced by House Oversight members
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is taking another run at the SAMOSA Act, a bill with strong support from a variety of tech groups.
fedscoop.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A bipartisan group of House Oversight and Government Reform Committee members reintroduced a #bill Thursday that aims to overhaul #federal software purchasing for better efficiency and reduced costs. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/samosa-act-a...
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Republicans advanced a bill out of committee that would let the administration reorganize the federal government through amending rules, regulations and requirements. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/house-oversi...
House Oversight passes executive reorganization bill as GOP blocks data privacy amendment
Republicans advanced a bill out of committee that would let the administration reorganize the federal government through amending rules, regulations and requirements.
fedscoop.com
March 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Republicans advanced a bill out of committee that would let the administration reorganize the federal government through amending rules, regulations and requirements. via @carolinenihill.bsky.social fedscoop.com/house-oversi...