06/18/2016

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), the chairman of the Senate Armed Forces Committee, waits to address reporters as the Senate votes on defense spending. McCain’s amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act passed overwhelmingly. But a related, integral appropriations bill failed due to Democratic objections over the mechanisms used to fund the Pentagon as well as the continuation of sequestration caps on discretionary spending. (The Hill)

06/17/2016

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew arrives for a hearing before the House Financial Services Committee. Lew was scheduled to testify on the government’s policies on promoting stability in the financial sector. (The Hill)

06/11/2015

Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) walks through the Senate Daily Press Gallery handing out pork sandwiches to journalists in order to highlight his effort to eliminate wasteful government spending and earmarks. (The Hill)