Reporters rush after Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) as he walks through the Capitol basement, asking him questions on reports that the Department of Justice was planning to indict him on corruption charges. Menendez vehemently denied any wrongdoing.
Reporters rush after Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) as he walks through the Capitol basement, asking him questions on reports that the Department of Justice was planning to indict him on corruption charges. Menendez vehemently denied any wrongdoing.
Mary Bonauto, the lead lawyer on behalf of the plantiffs whose combined cases before the Supreme Court may determine whether a constitutional right to marriage is extended to same-sex couples across the country, addresses the media following oral arguments.
Mary Bonauto, the lead lawyer on behalf of the plantiffs whose combined cases before the Supreme Court may determine whether a constitutional right to marriage is extended to same-sex couples across the country, addresses the media following oral arguments.
Pastor Larry Hickam expresses his disapproval of same-sex marriage outside the Supreme Court during oral arguments on the issue. Inspired by the
Pastor Larry Hickam expresses his disapproval of same-sex marriage outside the Supreme Court during oral arguments on the issue. Inspired by the "old American pastoral tradition" of "preaching on the streets," Hickam traveled from Amarillo, Texas with his son Caleb in order to make his voice heard.
President Barack Obama, speaking from the East Room of the White House, demands that Congress take steps to halt a scheduled interest rate hike on subsidized federal student loans.
President Barack Obama, speaking from the East Room of the White House, demands that Congress take steps to halt a scheduled interest rate hike on subsidized federal student loans.
Tighe Barry, of anti-war group Code Pink, interrupts Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's testimony regarding the conflict against the Islamic State. Barry, who was protesting any further American military intervention in the Middle East, was promptly escorted out of the House Armed Services Committee room and arrested by Capitol police.
Tighe Barry, of anti-war group Code Pink, interrupts Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's testimony regarding the conflict against the Islamic State. Barry, who was protesting any further American military intervention in the Middle East, was promptly escorted out of the House Armed Services Committee room and arrested by Capitol police.
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi holds her weekly press conference while the House begins a series of votes on pushing forward a stalled bill on the President's request for fast-track authority to negotiate the TPP trade pact. The week before, Pelosi and a majority of House Democrats were successful in holding up the legislative trade package over objections on TPP's impact on American workers.
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi holds her weekly press conference while the House begins a series of votes on pushing forward a stalled bill on the President's request for fast-track authority to negotiate the TPP trade pact. The week before, Pelosi and a majority of House Democrats were successful in holding up the legislative trade package over objections on TPP's impact on American workers.
Secretary of State John Kerry briefs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the State Department's requested budget for fiscal year 2016. Senators take the opportunity to press Kerry on what diplomatic efforts the State Department is pursuing regarding the crisis in Ukraine and against the Islamic State in the Middle East.
Secretary of State John Kerry briefs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the State Department's requested budget for fiscal year 2016. Senators take the opportunity to press Kerry on what diplomatic efforts the State Department is pursuing regarding the crisis in Ukraine and against the Islamic State in the Middle East.
Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, introduces Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts during an outdoor rally weeks before the 2014 midterm elections. Warren was warmly received by the audience, which included many retirees and union members and considered reliable Democratic constituencies.
Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, introduces Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts during an outdoor rally weeks before the 2014 midterm elections. Warren was warmly received by the audience, which included many retirees and union members and considered reliable Democratic constituencies.
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus speaks with reporters outside the Senate chamber doors after departing from the weekly Senate Republicans policy luncheon.
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus speaks with reporters outside the Senate chamber doors after departing from the weekly Senate Republicans policy luncheon.
Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) steps out of a caucus luncheon to take a phone call.
Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) steps out of a caucus luncheon to take a phone call.
Douglas Hughes, the Florida mailman who landed a gyroscope on the Capitol grounds without permission to call attention to the issue of campaign finance reform, speaks with the press following his apperance in federal court. Hughes, who could face face more than nine-years in prison, pled not guilty to the charges against him.
Douglas Hughes, the Florida mailman who landed a gyroscope on the Capitol grounds without permission to call attention to the issue of campaign finance reform, speaks with the press following his apperance in federal court. Hughes, who could face face more than nine-years in prison, pled not guilty to the charges against him.
Ashton Carter, President Obama's Defense Secretary nominee, meets with the Senate Armed Forces Ranking Member Jack Reed, left, and Chairman John McCain, center, before his confirmation hearings. The committee's questioning of Carter was a cordial affair that underscored the bipartisan support for Carter. He was later easily confirmed, 93-5.
Ashton Carter, President Obama's Defense Secretary nominee, meets with the Senate Armed Forces Ranking Member Jack Reed, left, and Chairman John McCain, center, before his confirmation hearings. The committee's questioning of Carter was a cordial affair that underscored the bipartisan support for Carter. He was later easily confirmed, 93-5.
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew arrives before the House Financial Services Committee to testify on the government's efforts to ensure stability in the financial system. As Republican committee chairman Jeb Hensarling made his opening remarks, the newly installed monitor behind the secretary actively displayed the increasing national debt.
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew arrives before the House Financial Services Committee to testify on the government's efforts to ensure stability in the financial system. As Republican committee chairman Jeb Hensarling made his opening remarks, the newly installed monitor behind the secretary actively displayed the increasing national debt.