Management

Google Just Revealed the Incredibly Simple Formula for Killer Résumés

Search giant's human resources chief offers words of wisdom on framing your strengths.

Route Fifty

Ransomware Attacks Continue to Stack Up and Local Agencies Remain at High Risk

Public library systems, water systems, law enforcement and health departments have all been recently targeted by the cyberattack tactic.

Tech

The Justice Department Is Secretly Meeting With Companies to Fight Extremism Online

A coalition of civil rights groups wants to be included in the meetings to keep the feds in check.

Oversight

Michigan Says It Wants a Revolution

Bernie Sanders pulls off a stunning upset, on a night when not much else changed.

Management

What 2016 Candidates Have Talked About the Most During Debates

We parsed the transcripts of every debate since August, and counted the most common words.

Management

How to Apply Government as a Platform to Different Classes of Systems

Integrating various systems of record, engagement and insight can pay big dividends in delivering public services more effectively.

Nextgov

Why Commerce Wants Robots to Fix Themselves

NIST wants to create a standard test by which manufacturers can evaluate robots’ agility before deploying them in the factory.

Management

The Art of Ignoring Things

The brain is better at blocking out distractions than previously thought.

Route Fifty

Federal Tax Reform Raises Questions, Possible Revenue Changes for States

All but one of the 41 states, plus the District of Columbia, with broad-based personal income taxes link to the federal tax code.

Nextgov

5 Charts that Show Where the Federal IT Budget is Headed Next Year

Of the 25 largest civilian agencies, 19 are due for an increase when it comes to IT spending.

Defense

Border Agencies Fall Short of Fulfilling Ambitious Hiring Plans

High attrition rates and a shortage of qualified polygraphers are hampering efforts; DHS chief cites tough budget choices.

Management

Smileys and Flags: The Most Popular Emoji Descriptions of Presidential Candidates

Blend, a group-chat app for millennials, analyzed how 250,000 of its users referenced the candidates.

Route Fifty

State & Local Daily Digest: D.C. Seafood Dinner Sparks Phoenix Controversy; Alaska’s Grim Budget Options

Also in our news roundup: Ohio job losses; Pennsylvania governor boosts minimum wage for some state workers; and continued concerns from Porter Ranch natural gas leak.

Defense

Mexico Says It Won't Buy Donald Trump’s Wall

President Enrique Peña Nieto is the latest Mexican official to say his country won’t pay for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s proposed border wall.

Management

Justice Department Watchdog Will Probe FBI Shooting in Oregon

Hostage rescue team’s videotaped killing of occupier prompted controversy.

Management

Nail Your Next Public Speaking Gig With These Three Tips

Whether it's a board presentation or a conference keynote, you can deliver a powerful message with the right approach.

Nextgov

The Most Anticipated IT Contracts in 2016

"This is the biggest year for federal IT contract vehicles in a decade," according to one analyst.