The Secret Service has avoided congressional hearings for now, even as security questions linger nearly a week after a gunman stormed a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended the annual event in Washington where the incident occurred.

The attack at the prestigious press gala has raised concerns about security protocols at high-profile political events. Lawmakers had requested testimony from Secret Service officials about how the gunman bypassed security measures. The agency has not yet faced formal questioning before Congress regarding the breach.

Nicholas Nehamas covers the Trump administration and its efforts to transform the federal government for The New York Times. Eileen Sullivan reports on changes to the federal workforce under the current administration. The shooting represents a significant security lapse at one of Washington's most prominent annual gatherings.