Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination after his attorney is removed from the hearing room during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., on July 29, 2026.
The shadow of an umbrella falls across President Donald Trump's face as he speaks with reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., in January 2026.
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett attend a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the judiciary's fiscal year 2027 budget request, marking the justices' first appearance before the panel since 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
The flash from another photographer's camera illuminates President Donald Trump as he answers questions about Venezuela and oil prices before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 10th, 2026.
Doug Bartrem (right), of Wisconsin, visits his state's booth on the National Mall during the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., on July 2, 2026. The fair, part of the America 250 celebrations, featured exhibits representing all 50 states.
Maine Sen. Susan Collins questions Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett about the court's request for increased funding during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Two Secret Service officers speak to one another before President Donald Trump departs the White House residence and gaggles with reporters before boarding Marine One en route to Texas, October 1, 2026.
Attendees arrive wearing MAGA apparel and clothing decorated with American flags during the Great American State Fair kickoff event in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 24, 2026.
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., speaks to reporters about Dr. Anthony Fauci’s recent Senate hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on July 30, 2026. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right repeatedly during the hearing.
Workers erect scaffolding outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Crews prepared the structure for maintenance work as onlookers gathered nearby.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., as he addresses public safety concerns in the nation's capital. Trump has pledged to make Washington "safe, clean, and beautiful again," and previously said, "We don't want people coming to Washington and getting mugged, shot, killed." October 9th, 2025.
A replica of President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch stood at the entrance to the Great American State Fair on the National Mall alongside the 110-foot Freedom Wheel on July 2, 2026. The two structures served as the fair's most recognizable landmarks during the 16-day celebration marking America's 250th anniversary.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination as he declines to answer questions from senators during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Fauci repeatedly pleaded the Fifth throughout the hearing, declining to answer every question posed by committee members.
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., en route to Texas, where he discussed Iran, the 2028 presidential election, Venezuela and the upcoming midterm elections, October 7th 2026.
An Augusta County sheriff wipes tears from his face as children gather on a playground during a family reunification following a shooting at Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia, on September 2, 2026. A staff member was wounded in the shooting, while the suspected gunman died by suicide inside the school. No children were injured.
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett recounts threats against herself and her family since joining the court while testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee in support of the judiciary's fiscal year 2027 budget request on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
President Donald Trump crosses the South Lawn of the White House after returning from Texas shortly after 1 a.m. on October 9, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks to reporters about Dr. Anthony Fauci’s recent Senate hearing and Fauci’s decision to invoke his Fifth Amendment rights in Washington, D.C., on July 30, 2026.
Daneese Lewis George greets attendees during the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, D.C., high-fiving spectators along the route.
Abigail Spanberger greets students during a campaign stop at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va., on Oct. 11, 2025.
A dead duck floats among algae in the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as crews work nearby to clean the water following renovation efforts.
Heather, a contractor with the National Park Service, removes algae from the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The cleanup followed a major renovation project at the site.
Aidian, 8, of Florida, visits the Great American State Fair on the National Mall with his father in Washington, D.C., on July 2, 2026.
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testify about the judiciary's budget request, citing security concerns and threats against judges and their families, during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., en route to Texas, where he discussed Iran, the 2028 presidential election, Venezuela and the upcoming midterm elections, October 7th 2026.
Residents and tourists gather outside the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., watching workers assemble scaffolding around the building.
Jane watches as workers erect scaffolding outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. For many residents, the activity at the Kennedy Center represented more than routine construction work. “It feels like the first time someone has said no to Trump in D.C.,” Jane said.
President Donald Trump speaks about American identity and his administration's efforts to reduce crime in Washington during the kickoff of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on June 24, 2026.
President Donald Trump crosses the South Lawn of the White House after returning from Texas shortly after 1 a.m. on October 9, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) questions Dr. Anthony Fauci during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, as a poster featuring Fauci is displayed behind him.
President Donald Trump looks out the window of Marine One as the helicopter lifts off from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 10, 2026.
Snow falls as Marine One lifts off from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters before departure.
Vice President JD Vance speaks during an event at the White House in Washington, D.C. Vance, who previously served as a U.S. senator from Ohio, has served as vice president since January 2025.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during the daily press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2025. Leavitt discussed the administration's economic agenda, immigration policy, developments in the Middle East and the proposed "One Big Beautiful Bill."
President Donald Trump answers a reporter’s question on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., describing his trip to Texas as “great,” October 9, 2026.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters about President Donald Trump’s recent rise in disapproval ratings in Washington, D.C., on July 30, 2026.
President Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz leave the Oval Office and speak with reporters before boarding Marine One to depart for Texas, at the White House in Washington, D.C., October 7th 2026.