Washington D.C. – A week of legislative activity, high-profile testimony, and striking visuals unfolded in the nation’s capital between September 2nd and 4th, 2025, as Congress continued its work and the Biden governance advanced its agenda. The period was marked by key votes in the House, a Senate hearing featuring a cabinet member, and a moment of atmospheric beauty over the D.C. skyline.
These images offer a glimpse into the ongoing interplay between the branches of government and the daily life of the city, reflecting both the serious work of policymaking and the unexpected moments that capture the public’s attention. The week’s events underscore the continuous cycle of debate, deliberation, and action that defines American governance, with implications for policy outcomes and the national discourse.
Representative Sarah McBride, D-Del., engaged with the media outside the capitol following the conclusion of the week’s votes on Thursday, September 4th. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, september 4th, during a hearing focused on “The President’s 2026 Health Care Agenda.” (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
A United Airlines jet flew past a rainbow over Washington as it approached Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday evening, September 4th.(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)