Britain is bracing for clashes with right-wing activists and possible copycat terror attacks by Islamic extremists after the savage slaying of a young soldier. London police said more than 1,000 officers will be sent to potential trouble spots with armed response units.

J.J. Green, national security correspondent for WTOP Radio, discussed the attack and other top issues with Capital Insider.

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The Service to America Medals, or Sammies, honor federal workers who show a committment to public service and make the agencies they work for stronger.

Martha Dorris, finalist for the Citizen Services Medal, discussed her work on USA.gov with Capital Insider.

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At their annual meeting, JP Morgan Chase considered a measure to split Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon's role in two. Dimon easily survived.

Danielle Douglas, financial reporter for The Washington Post, discussed the implications with Capital Insider.

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On Wednesday, Secretary of State John Kerry met with Arab and European allies in Jordan. He said President Obama will not send troops to Syria, but promised more aid to rebel forces if Syrian President Bashar Assad doesn't engage in peace talks.

Matthew Brodsky, director of policy for the Jewish Policy Center, discussed that and other issues with Capital Insider.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook explained the company's tax strategy to the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. The tone of that hearing turned tense.

David Williams, president of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, discussed the hearing and its implications for a possible overhaul of the U.S. tax code.

Here's his interview with Capital Insider.

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On Monday, a wave of bloodshed stretched from north of Baghdad to the southern city of Basra. It targeted Sunni and Shiite communities, killing more than 100 people. The violence continued on Tuesday, as a suicide bomber struck a military checkpoint and militants opened fire on Iraqi troops.

Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer, senior fellow at the Center for Advanced Defense Studies, discussed the future of Iraq with Capital Insider.

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Dave Levinthal, senior political reporter at the Center for Public Integrity, reviewed the applications for 501(c)(4) status. He discussed his findings with Capital Insider.

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The IRS scandal will have an impact on the average "Frank" or "Flo" fed. Joe Davidson, Federal Diary columnist for The Washington Post, discussed that issue with Capital Insider.

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The U.S. Army's "Distributed Common Ground System" (DCGS-A) is getting a big update. Amber Corrin, national security correspondent for FCW, discussed that and other top tech issues with Capital Insider.

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Republican Strategist Jack Burkman and Democratic Strategist Mark Levine review the week in politics. In this installment, they debate President Obama's brutal week, new blood-alcohol content recommendations, and Congressional babysitting with Rep. Mel Watt (D-NC).

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Every year, the Federal Office Systems Exposition (better known as FOSE) shows off the hottest gizmos, gadgets, and technology toys. The attendees come from the same cross section we cover on Capital Insider -- the federal government and the business world. This year the expo featured trends in mobility and security.

Mike Conneen gave us a view from the floor.

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On Thursday, President Obama held a war room meeting with America's military leaders. They told him they were "ashamed" of their failure to end sexual abuse in the armed services. After that meeting, Obama promised an accelerated effort to find solutions.

Col. Cedric Leighton, president of Cedric Leighton Associates, discussed that and other top national security issues with Capital Insider.

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President Obama wants to foster domestic growth in the areas of science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine -- a group collectively referred to as STEMM. The Partnership for Public Service and Booz Allen Hamilton studied STEMM trends, and drafted a series of recommendations.

Tom Fox, author of the blog "On Leadership" for The Washington Post, discussed those findings with Capital Insider.

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The National Association of Home Builders released new numbers this week. They show builder confidence in the housing market bounced back in May.

Ingrid Beckles, housing policy professional and CEO of The Beckles Collective, discussed that and other housing trends with Capital Insider.

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On Tuesday, the Senate Agriculture Committee approved a massive five-year farm bill. It would cut spending but also create new subsidies for farmers -- including corn farmers.

The federal government has a long and controversial history of corn ethanol subsidies. Steve Ellis, vice president of Taxpayers for Common Sense, thinks it's time for them to disappear.

Here's his interview with Capital Insider.

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The FSB, Russia's Federal Security Service, says they caught an American spy red-handed. Moscow says Ryan Fogle was carrying technical equipment, disguises, written instructions, and large sums of cash. He was trying to recruit a Russian counter-terrorism officer, the FSB said.

Col. Douglas Macgregor (U.S. Army, retired) discussed that and other top defense issues with Capital Insider.

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On Monday, President Obama tried to swat down a pair of brewing controversies during a press conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron. Obama said, if true, the actions of IRS employees are "outrageous" -- for targeting conservative political groups during the 2012 election.

Francis Rose, host of "In Depth with Francis Rose" on Federal News Radio, discussed that and other top government issues with Capital Insider.

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"Watch ABC" will let some viewers access local broadcasts directly through their Apple devices.

Cecilia Kang, technology reporter for The Washington Post, discussed the issue with Capital Insider.

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Republican Strategist Jack Burkman and Democratic Strategist Erikka Knuti review the week in politics. In this installment, they debate the latest House hearing on Benghazi, Mark Sanford's surprising win, and Dennis Rodman's proposed return trip to North Korea.

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Thursday was "Victory Day" in Moscow -- the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph in World War II. Once again, President Vladimir Putin took to the world stage.

In the past few weeks, Russia has been key to the Boston Marathon Bombing investigation and negotiations over Syria's civil war.

Dr. Evgueni Novikov, former senior official in the Communist Party, discussed those issues with Capital Insider.

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