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Report sexual misconduct? It’s not that simple, staffers say

Almost a decade after a workplace harassment overhaul on Capitol Hill, staffers aren’t fully comfortable reporting misconduct — that is, if they even know where to turn, a range of lawmakers and aides told Roll Call. Congress should finish the job it started during the #MeToo era, several said, especially…

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Worried about political violence, some want to scrub home addresses

Online info should be easier to remove for lawmakers and their families, they say, while privacy advocates see an opening for broader action.

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Trump fired the Librarian of Congress. Now Dems want to change the hiring process - Roll Call

Congress should have that power, not the president, some say, after Trump removed Library of Congress head Carla Hayden from her post.

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Wrecking ball: Trump’s power-hungry orders wage war on US government

President’s deliberate deluge of policies overwhelms resistance as he aims to weaken the legislature, analysts say

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Congressional parents keep the spotlight on proxy voting - Roll Call

Few members of Congress have given birth while in office. Proxy voting could help, some believe, but staunch opposition remains.

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Capitol Police watchdog reports emerge into public view, but slowly - Roll Call

Inspector general reports can provide a glimpse inside Congress’ police force. Transparency advocates want to see more.

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Daniel Schuman wants Congress to have nice things (like transparency) - Roll Call

After a couple decades watching the legislative branch, Daniel Schuman is focused on “systems thinking” and launching a new nonprofit.

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McCarthy gavel investigation ends without a bang - Roll Call

Watchdog probe concludes former Speaker Kevin McCarthy did not break federal laws with a request to make gavels from fallen trees.

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Congress blows past deadline for Jan. 6 plaque meant to honor police

“People just don’t want to remember,” said retired MPD officer Michael Fanone, who was injured as a mob attacked the Capitol.

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Lawmakers who linger after accepting new jobs stir concerns - Roll Call

Ethics advocates warn that House members who accept new jobs and do not resign immediately could face conflicts.

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Can Threads replace Twitter as Washington’s political watercooler?

WASHINGTON -- A week after Meta launched Threads, a Twitter doppelgänger disguised as Instagram-but-for-text, Washington’s professional posters are watching it closely, curious to see whether it will knit together a viable online community or soon unravel like so many other hopes to replace the original microblogging platform.

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Can Threads replace Twitter as Washington’s political watercooler? - Roll Call

Communications staffers weigh the risks of scaling back on Twitter in favor of Mark Zuckerberg's latest social media venture.

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House Office of Diversity and Inclusion could be a culture war casualty

WASHINGTON — The House office tasked with attracting and supporting diverse staff could succumb to Republican cuts, despite protests from some staffers, advocacy groups and Democrats.

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House Office of Diversity and Inclusion could be a culture war casualty - Roll Call

The House office meant to attract diverse staff could succumb to Republican cuts, despite protests from some staffers and advocacy groups.

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Ethics office director in hot seat at House hearing over DUI

The House Administration Committee on Tuesday grilled Office of Congressional Ethics director Omar Ashmawy over alleged ethical breaches.

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CRS director to step down amid complaints - Roll Call

Congressional Research Service Director Mary Mazanec is stepping down effective June 30 amid persistent complaints about leadership.

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In wake of Pentagon leak, ‘antiquated’ staff clearance system looks hard to change - Roll Call

Despite calls for more access, top security clearances for congressional staff may tighten in the wake of sensitive document leaks.

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Promise or peril? AI may offer both to congressional staff - Roll Call

More than 100 congressional staffers gathered to hear how artificial intelligence tools could help — or hurt — their work on the Hill.

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Republicans say in-person Congress will help bipartisanship; not everyone agrees

WASHINGTON — Deborah Ross doesn’t like to miss hearings or markups, even if it means no sleep.

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Congress looks for new architect of the Capitol as calls rise for oversight

WASHINGTON — Senate Rules and Administration Chairwoman Amy Klobuchar said the search for a new architect of the Capitol will start “immediately,” while urging patience, as the process to find a replacement can take a year or more.

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Congress looks for new architect of the Capitol as calls rise for oversight - Roll Call

Congress begins the long process of searching for new architect of the Capitol as calls rise for more oversight

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Republicans say in-person Congress will help bipartisanship; not everyone agrees - Roll Call

Republicans say in-person Congress and the end of virtual attendance will help bipartisanship but Democrats don't agree.

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Modernization panel finds a new home under House Administration Committee

WASHINGTON — The “fix Congress” panel that officially disbanded last session will return in the 118th Congress in a different form.

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It’s back: Modernization panel finds a new home under House Administration - Roll Call

The “fix Congress” panel that officially disbanded last session will return in the 118th Congress in a different form.

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Months after explosive report, lawmakers still unsure how to handle Capitol architect

WASHINGTON — It’s been more than three months since a damning inspector general report was published listing a series of alleged offenses committed by Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton, and more than two months since a group of Democrats called for his resignation.

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