Capitol Hill

Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, Janet Yellen

For Congress, and for government operations, it’s a do-or-die week

You need a scorecard for the legislative shenanigans going on on Capitol Hill this week.

Congress

The federal employee vaccination mandate has launched fresh arguments in Congress

Congress

A Tuesday like no other: Feds recall shock of 9/11

Workforce

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden watch as a carry team moves a transfer case containing the remains of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui, 20, of Norco, Calif., during a casualty return Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of Defense, Nikoui died in an attack at Afghanistan's Kabul airport, along with 12 other U.S. service members. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Afghanistan situation has turned up the burner on an already boiling Congress

Congress

Congress’ summer break is like a vacation during which you’ve got to keep checking email

Congress

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

Congress

Chuck Schumer, Raphael Warnock, Amy Klobuchar

Next question: Will the Senate go along with House oversight proposals?

Congress

Bicyclists ride past an inner perimeter of security fencing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sunday, March 21, 2021, after portions of an outer perimeter of fencing were removed overnight to allow public access. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Will it ever be time for federal employees to return to their regular offices?

Congress

Fencing and razor wire surrounds the perimeter of the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Congress feels threatened but it doesn’t like the security measures it and its staff are enduring

Congress

Capitol Hill Police issues were documented well before riots

Agency Oversight

National Guard troops reinforce security around the U.S. Capitol ahead of expected protests leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, following the deadly attack on Congress by a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Congress getting back to work after storming of the Capitol

Congress

Members of the U.S. Secret Service Counter Assault Team walk through the Rotunda as they and other federal police forces responded as violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol today, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Reporting during the storming of the Capitol

The Capitol Building press gallery is stuffed with cubicles belonging to members of the media, including our own WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell…

Congress

Preservation officer shares passion for preserving, protecting US Capitol

Mary Oehrlein, a preservation officer, shares history and ongoing efforts to protect the U.S. Capitol’s legacy on Leaders and Legends in Government.

Leaders and Legends

Good news, Congress is away. Bad news, they’ll be back!

Federal Report

Despite tough talk from Congress and the White House, the federal employee benefits package has so-far remained untouched.

Capitol Hill

For Congress, and for government operations, it’s a do-or-die week

The federal employee vaccination mandate has launched fresh arguments in Congress

A Tuesday like no other: Feds recall shock of 9/11

Afghanistan situation has turned up the burner on an already boiling Congress

Congress’ summer break is like a vacation during which you’ve got to keep checking email

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

Next question: Will the Senate go along with House oversight proposals?

Will it ever be time for federal employees to return to their regular offices?

Congress feels threatened but it doesn’t like the security measures it and its staff are enduring

Capitol Hill Police issues were documented well before riots

Congress getting back to work after storming of the Capitol

Reporting during the storming of the Capitol

Preservation officer shares passion for preserving, protecting US Capitol

Good news, Congress is away. Bad news, they’ll be back!

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