JAMES MERTZ

Spectators enjoy the national fireworks in person for the first time in two years since the Covid-19 pandemic began. 

Senate food service workers and Unite Here allies engage in a peaceful protest outside of the capitol, demanding decent health care benefits and a stronger union contract. The protest concluded with the arrest of participants as they blocked an intersection. Among those arrested was Rep. Andy Levin of Michigan.

An HHS unit monitors the stands at Nationals Park during the 2022 Congressional Baseball game. Additional security was put in place due to threats of climate protestors interrupting the event.

Residents of Columbia Heights wait for the bus in the early morning, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests.

A woman gives the middle finger to the Supreme Court building after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Acting Securities and Exchange Chairman Gary Gensler

A U.S. veteran looks over the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC on Veterans Day.

Historical cars are displayed on the National Mall during the month of September by the Hagerty Drivers Foundation.

A man walks through Columbia Heights in Washington, DC while the heat index reaches 105 in the month of July.

US Rep. Omar of Minnesota speaks to a crowd in front of Union Station shortly after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Capitol Police officers gather in preparation for protests during the Justice for January 6th event. Media and police far outnumbered the small showing of participants.

A U.S. Veteran looks at military patches at a kiosk in front of the Lincoln Memorial.