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Capitol Lens | Busted

By Bill Clark
Posted March 15, 2023 at 4:03pm

Capitol Lens | Danger zone

By Bill Clark
Posted March 13, 2023 at 4:04pm
The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights reported 14 offices had filed union petitions last year.

House Republicans’ attempt to block staffer unions may have missed mark 

By Jim Saksa
Posted March 13, 2023 at 4:00am
Journalist Alex Clearfield was the last speller standing at Thursday night’s National Press Club event.

Clearfield leads press to win over politicians in National Press Club Spelling Bee

President Joe Biden exchanges his necktie with a guest after addressing the International Association of Fire Fighters 2023 Legislative Conference at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on Monday.

Photos of the week ending March 10, 2023

By Bill Clark and Tom Williams
Posted March 10, 2023 at 1:54pm

Capitol Lens | Flower power

By Tom Williams
Posted March 9, 2023 at 5:18pm
Rep. Joe Morelle, D-N.Y., said detailed guidance and information will be delivered to those directly impacted by this breach.

Officials probe DC Health Link breach that exposed Hill staff data

By Justin Papp
Posted March 9, 2023 at 11:43am

Capitol Lens | By the Wray

By Tom Williams
Posted March 8, 2023 at 3:19pm
Rep. Ann McLane Kuster, D-N.H., chair of the New Democrat Coalition, speaks Thursday during the group's news conference at the House Democrats 2023 Issues Conference in Baltimore.

New Dems Chair Kuster seeks to bridge the congressional divide

By Justin Papp
Posted March 7, 2023 at 6:15am

Capitol Lens | Suffragette city

By Bill Clark
Posted March 6, 2023 at 4:00pm
Democratic Reps. Becca Balint of Vermont, left, and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan walk through the crowd after speaking at the People’s Rally for Student Debt Cancellation outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday. The court was hearing two cases challenging the Biden administration’s student debt cancellation program.

Photos of the week ending March 3, 2023

By Bill Clark and Tom Williams
Posted March 3, 2023 at 2:08pm
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., poses with, from left, Megan Keller, Haley Skarupa and Hayley Scamurra, members of the U.S. Women’s National Ice Hockey Team, at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va., on Wednesday. The three Olympians joined the Lawmakers and Lobbyists for the 2023 Congressional Hockey Challenge.

Lawmakers best lobbyists again at hockey charity event

By Mark Burnett
Posted March 2, 2023 at 6:08pm
“I think there are huge opportunities to drive this institution into the 21st century,” says Wisconsin Rep. Bryan Steil, House Administration chairman.

Bryan Steil on the importance of doing the ‘homework’

By Justin Papp
Posted March 2, 2023 at 6:15am

Capitol Lens | Lone Star solidarity

By Tom Williams
Posted March 1, 2023 at 6:28pm

Capitol Lens | Photobomb

By Tom Williams
Posted February 28, 2023 at 2:59pm
Rep. Tom Emmer, seen here watching the action at a past event, says he's enjoying team Lawmakers' winning streak.

Lawmakers and lobbyists to face off at Congressional Hockey Challenge 

By Jim Saksa
Posted February 28, 2023 at 6:15am

Capitol Lens | Standing up for Ukraine

By Tom Williams
Posted February 27, 2023 at 4:29pm
“There isn’t a gene for tax and trade issues,” a mentor once told Andrea Salinas. Above, the Oregon Democrat participates in the office lottery for new members of Congress in December.

Do you have to be a lawyer to work on the Hill? No, says Rep. Andrea Salinas

By Nick Eskow
Posted February 22, 2023 at 7:00am
Unite Here union members protest outside Senate office buildings in support of cafeteria workers last year.

House cafeteria workers eyeing pickets, walkouts if contract talks sour

By Jim Saksa
Posted February 22, 2023 at 6:00am
Jeremy Slevin, senior communications director for Rep. Ilhan Omar, has worked for the congresswoman since the day she was sworn in.

Jewish Omar staffer targeted over boss’s comments decries religion-based hatred

By Megan Mineiro
Posted February 22, 2023 at 5:00am
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer walks through a temporary walkway in the Capitol on May 24, 2022, as the Ohio Clock Corridor undergoes renovations.

Roll Call’s Bill Clark snaps up WHNPA wins

By Chris Hale
Posted February 21, 2023 at 4:51pm