‘Toxic’ politics increase terrorism, extremism risk, DHS official says
The current political climate leads to extreme views, the official said, some of which gain footing among military and veteran communities.
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US humanitarian pier reanchored to the coast of Gaza
U.S. defense officials said the temporary humanitarian aid pier has been reanchored to the beach in Gaza.
Congress implores State Department leadership to tackle sexual harassment
The number of employees reporting sexual harassment and assault at the State Department have increased in recent years.
The IRS calls for more employees to bolster audit capabilities
“Today, the IRS has fewer auditors than at any time since World War II."
Feds are happier with their jobs in the midst of a pandemic
Federal employees are working from home more often and are more satisfied with their jobs, according to 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey results.
Flood of Capitol riot, tribal cases swamps US prosecutors
The unprecedented investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and court decisions giving the federal government sudden jurisdiction over crimes on more Native American lands have put enormous pressure on the Justice Department.
Federal employee protections included in new COVID relief bill
Federal employees exposed to or dealing with the fallout from COVID-19 will have more options under the just-passed legislation.
DoD has a blind spot for civilian employee sexual assaults
Department of Defense components do not uniformly report civilian sexual harassment and assault, leading to an incomplete understanding of the problem and its potential solutions.
Federal watchdogs open probe of response to Capitol riot
The reviews will encompass everything from whether the FBI adequately shared information with other law enforcement agencies about the potential for violence to how the Pentagon mobilized for the Jan. 6 crisis.
How the Trump administration’s leadership churn could reform political appointments
Short-term leaders have famously caused long-term problems for getting work done in government.
Police officer’s death intensifies Capitol siege questions
The U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement that Officer Brian D. Sicknick was injured 'while physically engaging with protesters'
