Inside the Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings (photos)
The Senate Judiciary Committee this week began historic U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who would be the first African-American woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. […]
Washington, D.C.: Memorable Images from 2021 (photos by Jeff Malet)
2021 saw a partial resumption of activities in the District suggesting better times ahead. It was also a year marked by political turmoil. Click on the photo icons below for […]
GOP Prevails Over Dems in Memorable Congressional Baseball Contest (photos)
It was arguably one of the best games in the 112-year history of the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity as the Republicans defeated the Democrats 13-12 at Nationals Park on […]
The Last Gentleman: Sen. John Warner
Five-term Republican Senator from Virginia, John Warner, 94, passed away Monday at his home in Alexandria, due to a heart problem. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Warner attended St. […]
Documenting the Impeachment Trial (photos)
Our photographer sought to document the spectacle surrounding the historic impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump.
Inside the Confirmation Hearing for AG Nominee Barr (photos)
Nominated by President Donald Trump, William Barr previously served as U.S. attorney general under President George H.W. Bush from 1991 to 1993.
Capitol Newspeg: Democracy Is Alive and Well on the Hill
Many decry that Congress is broken. The complaints, suggestions, accusations, defenses, compromises and dealmaking — all of that is becoming increasingly heated.
Senate Votes to End Government Shutdown
Around 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, it was clear that Democrats helped the Senate reach the 60-vote threshold to end the government shutdown. The final procedural vote to end the debate was 81 to 18.