ID.Me is a step in the right direction but I think articles like these underscore the need for a federal digital ID (maybe a card like they have in Germany and

ID.Me is a step in the right direction but I think articles like these underscore the need for a federal digital ID (maybe a card like they have in Germany and other countries) where I can authenticate who I am quickly and securely. Obviously there is the potential for abuse (which should be mitigated), but current system is just such a patchwork.