Ashley Murray
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Roughly a dozen protesters are standing outside the police barricade of the press conference holding signs demanding the release of the Epstein files.
November 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Roughly a dozen protesters are standing outside the police barricade of the press conference holding signs demanding the release of the Epstein files.
Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-AZ, who became the 218th signature on the House discharge petition spoke, followed by Dem Sen. Mark Kelly it AZ.
"We're going to need your help on the other side of the Capitol, making sure that Senate leadership doesn't delay this," Kelly said
"We're going to need your help on the other side of the Capitol, making sure that Senate leadership doesn't delay this," Kelly said
November 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-AZ, who became the 218th signature on the House discharge petition spoke, followed by Dem Sen. Mark Kelly it AZ.
"We're going to need your help on the other side of the Capitol, making sure that Senate leadership doesn't delay this," Kelly said
"We're going to need your help on the other side of the Capitol, making sure that Senate leadership doesn't delay this," Kelly said
Second press conference of the day outside the Capitol ahead of the US House vote to compel the release of the government's unclassified investigation files of Jeffrey Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 awaiting federal trial on sex trafficking charges
November 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Second press conference of the day outside the Capitol ahead of the US House vote to compel the release of the government's unclassified investigation files of Jeffrey Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 awaiting federal trial on sex trafficking charges
Furloughed federal workers are lining up in Hyattsville, Maryland, this morning ahead of a special distribution by No Limits Outreach Ministries and the Capital Area Food Bank.
October 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Furloughed federal workers are lining up in Hyattsville, Maryland, this morning ahead of a special distribution by No Limits Outreach Ministries and the Capital Area Food Bank.
Massive crowd gathered before a stage at Pennsylvania and 3rd for DC's No Kings day. The crowd stretches for several blocks down Pennsylvania Avenue. Speakers so far have included religious leaders, activists and Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut.
October 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Massive crowd gathered before a stage at Pennsylvania and 3rd for DC's No Kings day. The crowd stretches for several blocks down Pennsylvania Avenue. Speakers so far have included religious leaders, activists and Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut.
The march is now across the Memorial Bridge and to the Lincoln Memorial
October 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The march is now across the Memorial Bridge and to the Lincoln Memorial
Crowd chanting "Get that fascist out of the White House"
October 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Crowd chanting "Get that fascist out of the White House"
Marchers crossing the Arlington Memorial Bridge now
October 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Marchers crossing the Arlington Memorial Bridge now
Person in an inflatable chicken suit making their way across the bridge. Protesters in Portland, Oregon, have popularized wearing inflatable animal costumes at rallies against the Trump administration
October 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Person in an inflatable chicken suit making their way across the bridge. Protesters in Portland, Oregon, have popularized wearing inflatable animal costumes at rallies against the Trump administration
People still streaming from Arlington metro to roundabout at Virginia end of the bridge. Some drivers honking. Saw one waving an American flag out their window.
October 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
People still streaming from Arlington metro to roundabout at Virginia end of the bridge. Some drivers honking. Saw one waving an American flag out their window.
Lots of signs seemingly in response to House Speaker Mike Johnson's comments that the No Kings day matches are "hate America" rallies.
October 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Lots of signs seemingly in response to House Speaker Mike Johnson's comments that the No Kings day matches are "hate America" rallies.
Good morning, I'll be reporting from the No Kings day events in DC. Hundreds of people arriving now on metro to the Arlington stop to gather for a march across the Memorial Bridge to the main rally.
October 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Good morning, I'll be reporting from the No Kings day events in DC. Hundreds of people arriving now on metro to the Arlington stop to gather for a march across the Memorial Bridge to the main rally.
National Guards troops in Washington, D.C.'s Logan Circle this morning as morning joggers and dog walkers pass by.
October 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM
National Guards troops in Washington, D.C.'s Logan Circle this morning as morning joggers and dog walkers pass by.
Large crowd out here
October 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Large crowd out here
Protesters gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court this morning as oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais get underway before the justices, who hold a conservative majority. The case has potential to fundamentally change the Voting Rights Act.
October 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Protesters gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court this morning as oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais get underway before the justices, who hold a conservative majority. The case has potential to fundamentally change the Voting Rights Act.
Charlotte Stone, 18, of Virginia Beach, VA, carried a sign with a drawing depicting Trump with a Hitler mustache. "I'm disgusted," she said.
September 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Charlotte Stone, 18, of Virginia Beach, VA, carried a sign with a drawing depicting Trump with a Hitler mustache. "I'm disgusted," she said.
Gail Hansen, 71, of Washington, DC, said "I believe in freedom, and I think we've got to let everyone know that what's happening on our streets is unacceptable."
September 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Gail Hansen, 71, of Washington, DC, said "I believe in freedom, and I think we've got to let everyone know that what's happening on our streets is unacceptable."
Protesters carry Banksy-style banner depicting a man throwing a sandwich as a nod to former Justice Department employee Sean Dunn who threw a Subway hoagie at federal agents on Aug. 10 at 14th & U St NW in Washington, D.C.
September 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Protesters carry Banksy-style banner depicting a man throwing a sandwich as a nod to former Justice Department employee Sean Dunn who threw a Subway hoagie at federal agents on Aug. 10 at 14th & U St NW in Washington, D.C.
Thousands marched down 16th Street NW in Washington, D.C, Saturday in protest of President Donald Trump's ongoing campaign deploying National Guard troops and increasing federal law enforcement on the district's streets.
September 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Thousands marched down 16th Street NW in Washington, D.C, Saturday in protest of President Donald Trump's ongoing campaign deploying National Guard troops and increasing federal law enforcement on the district's streets.
Taped to a bench this morning at 14th St & N St NW in DC's Logan Circle neighborhood hours after federal police set up a checkpoint Wednesday night at 14th & W.
August 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Taped to a bench this morning at 14th St & N St NW in DC's Logan Circle neighborhood hours after federal police set up a checkpoint Wednesday night at 14th & W.
State of play:
Rule vote is still open and stalled.
Four NOs: Clyde, Fitzpatrick, Self, Spartz
Nine Rs who haven't voted: Brecheen, Burchett, Burlison, Cloud, Harris (MD), Onder, Perry, Roy, Valadao
Rule vote is still open and stalled.
Four NOs: Clyde, Fitzpatrick, Self, Spartz
Nine Rs who haven't voted: Brecheen, Burchett, Burlison, Cloud, Harris (MD), Onder, Perry, Roy, Valadao
July 3, 2025 at 3:18 AM
State of play:
Rule vote is still open and stalled.
Four NOs: Clyde, Fitzpatrick, Self, Spartz
Nine Rs who haven't voted: Brecheen, Burchett, Burlison, Cloud, Harris (MD), Onder, Perry, Roy, Valadao
Rule vote is still open and stalled.
Four NOs: Clyde, Fitzpatrick, Self, Spartz
Nine Rs who haven't voted: Brecheen, Burchett, Burlison, Cloud, Harris (MD), Onder, Perry, Roy, Valadao
Johnson heads to the floor. Tells reporters "This is the legislative process. This is exactly how I think the framers intended for it to work. We feel very good about where we are, and we're moving forward."
Did not acknowledge shouted questions about whether he has the votes.
Did not acknowledge shouted questions about whether he has the votes.
July 3, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Johnson heads to the floor. Tells reporters "This is the legislative process. This is exactly how I think the framers intended for it to work. We feel very good about where we are, and we're moving forward."
Did not acknowledge shouted questions about whether he has the votes.
Did not acknowledge shouted questions about whether he has the votes.
Nice weather at least
July 3, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Nice weather at least