20250103_Medal_of_Honor_0414.jpgPresident Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Honor on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, to seven U.S. Army soldiers: Pvt. Bruno R. Orig (posthumously), Pfc. Wataru Nakamura (posthumously), Cpl. Fred B. McGee (posthumously), Pfc. Charles R. Johnson (posthumously), retired Gen. Richard E. Cavazos (posthumously), Capt. Hugh R. Nelson Jr. (posthumously), and Spc. 4 Kenneth J. David in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
20250114_Hegseth_confirmation_hearing_0282.jpgPete Hegseth, Department of Defense Secretary nominee waves Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2024 to Senators during his confirmation hearing in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
20250108_Carter_Lie_In_State_0375.jpgSenator Mitch McConnell (R - Ky.) pays his respects Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2024, at the casket of former President Jimmy Carter as it lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
20250108_Carter_Lie_In_State_0441.jpgPeople form a line on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2024, outside the Capitol Visitors Center before visiting the casket of former President Jimmy Carter, lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
20250107_Carter_Funeral_Procession_0032.jpgAn honor guard marches on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2024, toward the East Front Plaza of the Capitol to prepare for the arrival of the caisson carrying the casket of former President Jimmy Carter in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
20250107_Carter_Funeral_Procession_0175.jpgMembers of the armed forces carry the casket of former President Jimmy Carter up the stairs of the East Front Plaza of the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Washington. The casket would later lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
20241113_UFO_Hearing_0167.jpgMichael Shellenberger, Founder of Public, holds up a heavily redacted briefing as he testifies during a Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing titled "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth", Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
20240912-Grieving-Parents-485.jpgXXXX on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/AP Content Services for ParentsTogether Action)
20231025_Steve_Johnson_0394_1.jpgOct 25, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; House lawmakers seek to elect a new speaker in Washington. Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 in a move led by a group of hardline House conservatives. Mandatory Credit: Eric Kayne-USA TODAY
Hiram Powers' sculpture of Benjamin Franklin at the US SenateHiram Powers' sculpture of Benjamin Franklin at the US SenateHiram Powers' sculpture of Benjamin Franklin, located in the U.S. Capitol Dome, captures the essence of one of America’s Founding Fathers with remarkable detail and craftsmanship. The statue presents Franklin in a thoughtful pose, embodying his intellectual curiosity and diplomatic spirit. Dressed in a period-appropriate coat and waistcoat, he holds a scroll in one hand, symbolizing his contributions to science and government.The expression on Franklin's face reflects a sense of wisdom and contemplation, inviting viewers to appreciate his multifaceted legacy, which includes his roles as an inventor, statesman, and philosopher. Powers’ meticulous attention to detail is evident in the lifelike representation of Franklin's facial features and the textures of his clothing. This sculpture not only serves as a tribute to Franklin’s achievements but also reinforces the values of enlightenment and civic duty he championed. Positioned in the iconic setting of the Capitol, it stands as a reminder of Franklin's significant impact on the formation of the United States.
20221115_Grieving Parents_0182.jpgXXXX on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2022 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/AP Images for ParentsTogether Action)
20230322_Foreign_Relations_Council_0195.jpgProtestors from Code Pink disrupt a Foreign Relations Council hearing with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken testifying on Thursday, March 16, 2023 in Washington. (Eric Kayne)
20230516_CNA_DC_0388.jpgon Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/AP Images for National Nurses United)
20230606_Manchin_protest_0182.jpgClimate activists protest Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) during his appearance at media company Semafor’s event titled “What’s The Deal On Permitting Reform?” Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Washington. Credit: Eric Kayne/Zuma Press Wire Service
20240111_Washington_DC_0359.jpgnear the United States Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 in Washington, DC
20230322_Foreign_Relations_Council_0158.jpgProtestors from Code Pink disrupt a Foreign Relations Council hearing with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken testifying on Thursday, March 16, 2023 in Washington. (Eric Kayne)
20230328_Patient_Rights_0199.jpgPatients attend a Congressional meeting on transparency and competition in healthcare at the US Capitol on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Patient participants were joining a larger organized effort by the non-profit agency, Patient Rights Advocate. (Eric Kayne/AP Images for Power to the Patients)
20240130_Mark_Green_0024.jpgRep. Mark Green (R-TN) speaks to the press prior to a hearing of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 in Washington. The committee met for a markup session for House Resolution 863: Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas Secretary of Homeland Security for high crimes and misdemeanors.
20230511_permitting_reform_protest_0020.jpgProtestors line up outside the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing room on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Washington. The group protested “permitting reform” championed by Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), the chairman of the committee. (Eric Kayne/Zuma Press)
20221115_Grieving Parents_0431.jpgXXXX on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2022 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/AP Images for ParentsTogether Action)
20230608_dirty_air_0073.jpgA bicyclist pedals down Pennsylvania Avenue in hazardous air conditions Thursday, June 8, 2023 in Washington. The smokey air is due to wildfires in Canada. Credit: Eric Kayne/Zuma Press Wire Service
20230920_White_House_Protest_092.jpgClimate Emergency holds a protest in front of the White House Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Zuma Press)
20231025_Steve_Johnson_0013.jpgOct 25, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; House lawmakers seek to elect a new speaker in Washington. Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 in a move led by a group of hardline House conservatives. Mandatory Credit: Eric Kayne-USA TODAY
20231025_Steve_Johnson_0240_1.jpgOct 25, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; House lawmakers seek to elect a new speaker in Washington. Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 in a move led by a group of hardline House conservatives. Mandatory Credit: Eric Kayne-USA TODAY
20240109_Trump_Oral_Arguments_0090.jpgThe scene outside the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, during oral arguments on whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for election subversion, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 in Washington. The oral arguments began at 9:30 a.m. on the fifth floor of the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse.
20240119_march_for_life_0318.jpgThe March for Life, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 in Washington.