The political process is rarely smooth but it is alway fascinating to watch.
A protestor shouts, "Torture is immoral," while being removed from the hearing room by Capitol Police before the start of Gina Haspel's conformation hearing.
(From left) FBI Director Christopher Wray, CIA Director Mike Pompeo, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley, and NSA Director Adm. Michael Rogers testify before the Senate intelligence committee.
Senators Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer discuss the deal that will end the government shutdown as they walk into the Senate Chamber.
Sen. Jeff Flake answers questions from reporters in the U.S. Capitol Building.
A protester is removed from a Senate Finance Committee meeting as senators talk about about the economic ramifications of the Graham-Cassidy bill.
Lord Mayor Dr. Klaus Weichel of Kaiserslautern, Germany meets with a member of Congress. The U.S. Army Garrison at Kaiserslautern is the largest American military community outside the United States with more than 50,000 US citizens, Dr. Weichel visits congress annually to keep lines of communication open.
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen gives her final scheduled testimony to House leaders.
Sen. Al Franken listens during a Senate intelligence meeting.
Sen. Rand Paul waits in the Face the Nation greenroom.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi talks with the press about the government shutdown.