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Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., arrives Monday for a vote at the Capitol, his first public appearance in more than 90 days after a fall and illness.

After lengthy absence, McConnell returns to Senate

By Savannah Behrmann
Posted September 14, 2026 at 7:35pm

Capitol Lens | Pipes of peace

By Tom Williams
Posted September 11, 2026 at 5:02pm
From left, former Reps. Mike Kopetski, D-Ore., Jane Harman, D-Calif., Charlie Dent, R-Pa., Tim Roemer, D-Ind., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., and Susan Brooks, R-Ind., sing "God Bless America" on the House steps of the Capitol in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday.

Former House members reflect on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

By Jackie Wang
Posted September 11, 2026 at 3:18pm

Capitol Lens | Mike check

By Bill Clark
Posted September 9, 2026 at 3:12pm
Lawmakers and staff evacuate the Capitol on Sept. 11, 2001.

‘What happens if we do die?’: Congress still stalled on continuity plan after 9/11

By Nina Heller
Posted September 9, 2026 at 2:33pm
Rep. Everton Blair Jr., D-Ga., mugs for the cameras before his ceremonial swearing in photo-op in the Capitol on Tuesday.

Photos of the week | August 28-September 3, 2026

By Bill Clark and Tom Williams
Posted September 4, 2026 at 8:48am

Capitol Lens | Rolling Out

By Bill Clark
Posted September 3, 2026 at 3:33pm

Capitol Lens | Bay Area bonus

By Bill Clark
Posted September 2, 2026 at 4:58pm
Rep. Brittany Pettersen arrives at the House Rules Committee’s “member day” hearing Wednesday, where lawmakers heard a wide range of proposals to change how the House will work next year. Pettersen wants to see a proxy voting option for new parents, for example.

Members renew proxy voting push ahead of next Congress

By Nina Heller
Posted September 2, 2026 at 2:25pm

Capitol Lens | Blair House

By Bill Clark
Posted September 1, 2026 at 3:19pm
Capitol Police have responded to multiple incidents involving weapons near the Capitol this year, including a guillotine spotted this week.

Man arrested with guillotine near Capitol told officers it was ‘the real deal’

By Nina Heller
Posted August 27, 2026 at 10:07am
Police officers secure the crime scene at E Street NW on Thursday morning. (Jason Dick/CQ Roll Call)

Commuter chaos: Police chase adds to Grand Prix traffic woes

By Jason Dick
Posted August 20, 2026 at 1:22pm
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after stepping off Air Force One on Tuesday evening at Joint Base Andrews, Md.

After Patriot Games’ MAGA vibes, Trump can’t shake Congress

By John T. Bennett
Posted August 12, 2026 at 1:59pm
Chair Stephanie Bice, left, and ranking member Norma J. Torres conduct a House Administration Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation hearing on July 21.

‘A forever project’: Congressional modernizers look to next phase

By Nina Heller
Posted August 11, 2026 at 3:45pm
Former Rep. Ben Jones performs with Cooter’s Garage Band during his birthday celebration in Luray, Va., on Sept. 5, 2020.

Ben Jones, who went from ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ to Congress, dies at 84

By Nick Eskow
Posted August 10, 2026 at 4:30pm
Mark McBride, a Republican candidate for Senate, stands during the opening prayer at the stump event at the Charleston Rifle Club in Charleston, S.C., on Thursday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Photos of the week | August 1-6, 2026

By Bill Clark and Tom Williams
Posted August 7, 2026 at 8:58am

Capitol Lens | That’ll do, pig

By Bill Clark
Posted August 6, 2026 at 2:46pm

Capitol Lens | Double impact

By Tom Williams
Posted August 5, 2026 at 5:23pm

Capitol Lens | Cloud pleaser

By Bill Clark
Posted August 4, 2026 at 3:45pm
Troy Jackson, Maine Democratic nominee for Senate, speaks after winning the nomination at the Maine Democrats special nominating convention in Bangor, Maine, on Saturday. Jackson will challenge incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine.

Photos of the week | July 24-30, 2026

By Bill Clark and Tom Williams
Posted July 31, 2026 at 3:40pm