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.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Some Candidates' Merchandise is More On-Brand Than Others
An unofficial Bernie Sanders store is selling a 'ceramic pipe.'
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.
Management
Union Tries to Delay April 1 Start of Pentagon's New Civilian Personnel System
AFGE says the plan to start with non-union employees creates a "lopsided" test pool.
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.
Management
Eating a Little Bit of Chocolate Could Help You Stay Mentally Sharp
The dark stuff could boost your brain power.
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