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On. Jan. 4, 2007, Speaker Nancy Pelosi wields the gavel on the House floor after being elected to the speakership. Members’ children, including her own grandchildren, join her at the podium. The California Democrat was the first female speaker.

Heard on the Hill

Capitol Lens | Pelosi in focus

Archival photos from the California Democrat’s decadeslong career on Capitol Hill

By Chris Hale
Posted November 6, 2025 at 1:33pm, Updated at 3:09pm

Heard on the Hill

Capitol Lens | Under his eye

By Bill Clark
Posted November 5, 2025 at 3:28pm

Heard on the Hill

Capitol Lens | Keeping watch

By Bill Clark
Posted November 4, 2025 at 4:20pm
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., leaves the Senate floor after a vote on Oct. 21.

Heard on the Hill

In the Spotlight: Tim Kaine

By Nick Eskow
Posted November 3, 2025 at 5:27pm, Updated at 7:19pm

Capitol Lens | PorchFest Patrol

By Tom Williams
Posted November 3, 2025 at 4:36pm

Capitol Lens | Center of attention

By Tom Williams
Posted October 30, 2025 at 3:14pm

Capitol Lens | 10 years ago today

By Chris Hale
Posted October 29, 2025 at 5:00pm
A spectator at Peace Circle near the Capitol holds up a sign encouraging runners during the 50th Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday.

Capitol Lens | Marathon brawn

By Tom Williams
Posted October 27, 2025 at 3:20pm

Capitol Lens | Track meet

By Tom Williams
Posted October 23, 2025 at 4:40pm

Capitol Lens | Cuban sandwich

By Tom Williams
Posted October 22, 2025 at 5:13pm