Capitol Hill

• 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

  September 27, 2021
• The federal employee vaccination mandate has launched fresh arguments in Congress

  The Senate returns to work today as questions hover over the $3.5 trillion spending bill sought by most Democrats.

  Congress

  September 13, 2021
• A Tuesday like no other: Feds recall shock of 9/11

  Federal News Network asked readers who were in federal agencies that day to share their experiences of 9/11, in honor of the 20th anniversary on Saturday.

  Workforce

  September 09, 2021
• Afghanistan situation has turned up the burner on an already boiling Congress

  Members of Congress include fewer veterans than in past decades, but the ones now in office have been vocal about the situation in Afghanistan.

  Congress

  August 30, 2021
• Congress’ summer break is like a vacation during which you’ve got to keep checking email

  In the vaccine debate madness engulfing the country, one might overlook that members of Congress are under no mandate to get vaccinated themselves.

  Congress

  August 16, 2021
• COVID safety protocols, infrastructure and insurrection on Congress’ agenda this week

  A Senate measure would bolster safety for when feds returned to the office. This and more updates from WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller.

  Congress

  July 19, 2021
• Next question: Will the Senate go along with House oversight proposals?

  Federal Drive with Tom Temin got the latest congressional outlook from WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller.

  Congress

  July 06, 2021
• Will it ever be time for federal employees to return to their regular offices?

  The Senate is out of session for a couple of weeks. So nobody can filibuster, or not filibuster anyone else.

  Congress

  March 29, 2021
• Congress feels threatened but it doesn’t like the security measures it and its staff are enduring

  Incomes, employment, economic growth might be on the rise and a variety of vaccines are getting out into the market. But that didn't stop the House from passing a nearly $2 trillion stimulus bill.

  Congress

  March 01, 2021
• Capitol Hill Police issues were documented well before riots

  Amelia Strauss, a policy adviser at Demand Progress, has studied the strengths and shortcomings of the Capitol Hill Police since way before the riots.

  Agency Oversight

  January 28, 2021
• Congress getting back to work after storming of the Capitol

  With Congress totally preoccupied with the aftermath of the Capitol riot, and fresh pandemic spending, is there what you might call a normal agenda? For some answers on what to expect near term WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller spoke to  Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

  Congress

  January 18, 2021
• 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 Miller, who joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

  Congress

  January 08, 2021
• 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

  August 30, 2019
• Good news, Congress is away. Bad news, they’ll be back!

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

  Federal Report

  July 30, 2019