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Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, questions Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett during the second day of her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Alex Edelman/Pool via AP)
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Federal Newscast

2024 NDAA clears one more hurdle

In today's Federal Newscast: The Office of Personnel Management serves up a few onboarding reminders. The 2024 National Defense Authorization Act clears its latest hurdle. And Sen. Joni Ernst wants feds fired who get convicted of a sexual assault.

Defense

Congress demands answers after explosive Coast Guard sexual assault report

Defense News

DoD reports 'tragic' uptick in military sexual assaults, vows to implement reforms

Federal Newscast

Veterans Affairs begins new focus on network cyber controls

Federal Newscast

SBA names its third CIO in two years

Federal Newscast

Social Security plans to expand workforce diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility

Federal Newscast

Biden administration trying to find happy medium when it comes to facial recognition

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Defense

New campaign asks service members to share stories to push sexual assault reforms farther

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Federal Newscast

Unions want VA to educate employees on pandemic resources

The Old Post Office Pavilion Clock Tower, which remains open during the partial government shutdown, is seen above the Trump International Hotel, Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Federal Newscast

House Dems think GSA should break lease with Trump Org. after accounting flaws revealed

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Workforce Rights/Governance

How the Coast Guard deals with sexual assaults aboard U.S. flagged ships

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2015, file photo, beachgoers keep an eye on the seals swimming at Coast Guard Beach in North Eastham, Mass. Stephen Leatherman, a coastal scientist and professor at Florida International University, has been drafting a list of the best beaches in the U.S. under the alias "Dr. Beach" since 1991. This year he has named Coast Guard Beach the 10th-best beach in the country. (Steve Heaslip/Cape Cod Times via AP)
Defense

How the Merchant Marine Academy can get past the sexual assault problem at sea and everywhere else

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Defense

A nonprofit law group is trying to help maritime midshipmen facing assault at sea

FILE - This May 25, 2021, file photo shows a U.S. Passport cover in Washington. Americans hoping to travel abroad this summer may have to delay their plans if they need new or renewed passports. Would-be travelers are overwhelming federal offices as the lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions unleashes a pent-up demand for passports. Wait times for new passports and renewals are now up to 18 weeks and those seeking expedited appointments can take up to 12 weeks. (AP Photo/Eileen Putman, File)
Federal Newscast

State Dept. says it's back to sending passports out at pre-pandemic levels

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2021, file photo provided by the Department of Defense, Hickam 15th Medical Group hosts the first COVID-19 mass vaccination on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Military service members must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.” (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr./Department of Defense via AP)
Federal Newscast

Just how many vaccine exemptions has the military given out?

FILE - A view of the border bridge in Ciudad Acuna, Mexico, on Sept. 24, 2021, across the Rio Grande river from Del Rio, Texas. Congressional investigators say two Border Patrol agents were fired from among 60 found to have committed misconduct for participating in a private Facebook group that mocked migrants and lawmakers. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez, File)
Agency Oversight

2 border agents are fired for offensive Facebook posts

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley testifies before a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2022 for the Department of Defense in Washington on Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Caroline Brehman/Pool via AP)
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Defense

Military leaders worry about 'good order and discipline' with proposed changes to military law

FILE - In this July 9, 2013, file photo, traffic flows through the main gate past a welcome sign in Fort Hood, Texas. A new study finds that female soldiers at Army bases in Texas, Colorado, Kansas and Kentucky face a greater risk of sexual assault and harassment than those at other posts, accounting for more than a third of all active duty Army women sexually assaulted in 2018. The study by RAND Corporation was released Friday. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
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Army

Study: Texas bases lead Army posts in risk of sexual assault

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Federal Newscast

White House makes fighting corruption a major focal point of national security policy

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Federal Newscast

Climate change executive order could impact federal employees' TSP accounts

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon is aerial refueled by a KC-135 “Stratotanker” over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 as part of an escort mission in support of the B-52 “Stratofortress” deployment. The United States flew strategic bombers over the Persian Gulf on Wednesday for the second time this month, a show of force meant to deter Iran from attacking American or allied targets in the Middle East. (Senior Airman Roslyn Ward/U.S. Air Force via AP)
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DoD Reporter's Notebook

Air Force will turn its tankers into flying hotspots in first deployment of ABMS

090310-D-5972N-009 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (March 10, 2009) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Ryan Allshouse uses the intrusion detection system to monitor unclassified network activity from the automated data processing workspace aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). IDS is part of the integrated shipboard network system and serves as an important computer network defense enabler protecting the unclassified shipboard network from cyber attack. (U.S. Navy photo by Rick Naystatt/Released)
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Federal Newscast

Federal union has some ideas on how to address Pentagon workforce shortages

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Army

After Fort Hood review, Army adding civilian leadership to criminal investigations

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