Tech
The IRS Has Taken its Failed ID Protection Service Offline, After a Hack
Identity thieves have stolen at least 800 "Identity Protection PINs" through the IRS system.
Oversight
Michael Bloomberg Says He Isn't Running for President, Because Trump
Former New York mayor cites fears that his third-party candidacy might result in victory for Donald Trump or Ted Cruz.
Management
Would Anyone Design Trump's Border Wall?
The presidential candidate is pledging the largest infrastructure project since the U.S. highway system.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The GOP is Tearing Itself Apart
What was once the part of Abraham Lincoln may become the party of Donald Trump.
Tech
White House Taps Techies to Apply Federal Data to Beating Poverty
Private software developers attend first demo of Opportunity Project.
Management
The Next President’s Choice: Tear Down or Build Out?
The next chief executive will have an opportunity to build on the real progress agencies have made in performance management.
Nextgov
Postal Service Looking for New Predictive Analytics Platform
The agency wants to become a “data-driven” organization.
Route Fifty
State & Local Daily Digest: A New ‘Coumo Tax’ in N.Y.; Florida’s Stagnant State Worker Salaries
Also in our news roundup: Philly looks at pension buyouts; San Diego’s murder-suicide spike; and Ohio’s new marijuana initiatives.
Management
Plans to Change the H-1B Guestworker Program Highlight Need for an Overhaul
The H-1B visa, created in 1990 to bring in specialized foreign workers, is in desperate need of reform. Where do the candidates stand?
Management
VA Senior Executives Feel 'Demoralized' and 'Betrayed' Over Latest Hiring and Firing Proposal
New survey shows department’s SES corps fear moving top career leaders out of Title 5 will hurt recruitment and retention efforts.
Pay & Benefits
House Republicans Look to Boost Pentagon's Civilian Workforce Through Hiring Reform
Bill would make it easier for temporary employees to get full-time jobs.
Nextgov
CORRECTED: The Ransomware Threat to Agencies
Ransomware is running rampant across systems in state and local government, businesses and homes across the country.
Nextgov
Is ‘Technically Acceptable’ Good Enough for Pentagon’s New $17.5B IT Contract?
DISA’s decision to evaluate proposed services using LPTA definitely has raised some eyebrows.
Management
Obama's Review of Regulations Has Saved $28 Billion, OMB Says
Shelanski announces 50 new agency initiatives as Congress pursues its own reforms.
Management
Here’s a Technique the Most Productive People Use to Stay Focused
Visualization can help everyone, not just athletes.
Oversight
The Odds of a Contested Convention Have Never Been Higher
With Cruz picking up momentum over the weekend, Rubio is battling furiously to deal Trump a blow in Florida.
Management
Flint Won the Democratic Debate
Hillary Clinton relied on anecdote and Bernie Sanders on principle—but the real story was that local residents forced the candidates to grapple with their community’s particular concerns.
Management
Hold Senior Executives Accountable, But Don’t Strip Appeal Rights
Why treat VA’s senior executives differently than other senior executives in government?
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Defends His Size
This election cycle got really gross really quick.
Nextgov