WASHINGTON — Wednesday was a busy day on Capitol Hill, as the government shutdown continued into its 15th day. Republicans and Democrats held news conferences without making any progress toward reopening the government.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court held oral arguments for Louisiana v. Callais. The focus of the case was Section Two of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits racial discrimination in voting. Several people protested in front of the Court with signs supporting minority voting rights.
Wednesday marked the beginning of the third week of the government shutdown. Still, Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse, pointing fingers at each other. (Riddhimaa L. Kodali/MNS)
The night after a protest, lawmakers held a press conference at the House Triangle, calling Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) to office. (Riddhimaa L. Kodali/MNS)
Photo 3: Johnson enters the room for a news conference held on Wednesday. (Riddhimaa L. Kodali/MNS)
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said that none of the republicans are “taking any pleasure” in the government shutdown and that it would be “no good” to pass another Continuing Resolution. (Riddhimaa L. Kodali/MNS)
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) answers questions from the press following the conference. (Riddhimaa L. Kodali/MNS)
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and members of the democratic Caucus gather on the east steps of the Capitol. (Riddhimaa L. Kodali/MNS)
Before questioning Rep. Nancy Pelosi on the Jan. 6 insurrection, LindellTV DC Correspondent Alison Steinberg watches the Democratic caucus presser. (Riddhimaa L. Kodali/MNS)
Several people gathered in front of the Capitol protesting in support of the Voting Rights Act during the oral arguments of the landmark case, Louisiana vs Callais. (Riddhimaa L. Kodali/MNS)
NAACP Legal Defense Fund President and Director-Counsel Janai Nelson speaks to protesters following oral arguments of a landmark case. (Riddhimaa L. Kodali/MNS)
One protester holds a sign that says, “Protect People, not power,” while waving an American flag. They were repeatedly saying, “yes” during Janai Nelson’s Remarks. (Riddhimaa L. Kodali/MNS)
