Capitol building riot

SBA names its third CIO in two years

Also in today’s Federal Newscast, the Federal Labor Relations Authority has issued a complaint against EEOC over office-reentry policies. And the Air Force…

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Closeup detail of several Social Security Cards representing finances and retirement

Congress introduces idea to change how COLAs are calculated for federal retirees

Federal Newscast

FILE - Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. A Georgia man affiliated with the Oath Keepers militia group became the second Capitol rioter to plead guilty to seditious conspiracy for his actions leading up and through the attack. The sentencing guidelines for Brian Ulrich, who also pleaded guilty to obstructing an official proceeding, were estimated to be 5 ¼ years to 6 ½ years in prison. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

DHS has to account for what it knew about the Capitol riot, but didn’t tell anyone

Agency Oversight

The U.S. Capitol is seen at sunset Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, in Washington. President Joe Biden is prepared to mark the first anniversary of the Capitol insurrection Thursday, gathering with lawmakers to remember the violent attack that has fundamentally changed the Congress and raised global concerns about the future of American democracy. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Biden warns of US peril from Trump’s ‘dagger’ at democracy

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Calls for Capitol Police inspector general to publish reports

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Defense secretary taking more authority for use of DC Guard

Defense

Pentagon issues rules aimed at stopping rise of extremism

Defense

From left, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.,Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen. Ron Wyden, D-O.R., announce a draft bill that would decriminalize marijuana on a federal level, Wednesday, July 14, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)

COVID safety protocols, infrastructure and insurrection on Congress’ agenda this week

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A concrete pump frames the Capitol Dome during renovations and repairs to Lower Senate Park on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. President Joe Biden hopes to pass a massive national infrastructure plan by this summer but Democrats and Republicans in Congress appear divided over his proposal for $2.3 trillion in spending to upgrade the nation's crumbling infrastructure. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

What Congress is considering for your agency in the week ahead

Congress

Border Patrol agent E. Flores shows the shower section during a media tour of a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection temporary facility near the Donna International Bridge, Thursday, May 2, 2019, in Donna, Texas. Officials say the site will primarily be used as a temporary site for processing and care of unaccompanied migrant children and families and will increase the Border Patrol's capacity to process migrant families. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

IG: CBP’s social media policies could use an update

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks as Karen Gibson, the new Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate, listens outside Schumer's office, Monday, March 22, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. (Graeme Jennings/Pool via AP)

New Senate sergeant at arms describes long-term security issues following Jan. 6

Congress

Pentagon chief during Jan. 6 riot defends military response

President Donald Trump’s acting defense secretary during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots is defending his response to the attack

Defense

FILE - In this April 28, 2021, file photo President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Biden has moved into a new phase of his presidency, having already begun to face a historic series of crises and largely dedicating his first 100 days to steady a nation reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed nearly 570,000 Americans and devastated its economy. (Chip Somodevilla/Pool via AP, File)

Congress will focus on IRS and TSA this week

More money to expand the IRS and raises for TSA officers – both are on the agenda as Congress returns to Washington this week.

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With impeachment trial over, can Congress get back to normal?

Congress

The “new” normal: A third pandemic relief bill and permanent barricades around the Capitol building?