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Graham ignites abortion firestorm: Washington photos of the week

By Graeme Jennings

Divisions on abortion were on display in Congress this week as both the House and Senate returned to Washington, D.C., after a lengthy summer recess.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Tuesday introduced a national abortion ban after 15 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother. The proposal drew a quick rebuke from Democrats campaigning on expanded abortion access and disagreement from fellow Republicans who want to leave abortion decisions up to states.

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Also this week, Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, the Twitter whistleblower, testified before Congress that federal regulators are not powerful enough to deal with Big Tech companies like Twitter. And Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) once again squared off with Dr. Anthony Fauci at a Senate hearing.

Here’s a look at scenes from the Capitol the week of Sept. 12, captured by Washington Examiner photographer Graeme Jennings.

Sen. Lindsey Graham unveils his nationwide abortion ban

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Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC, accompanied by anti-abortion leaders, made the announcement of an abortion bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. Graham introduced a bill that would ban most abortions nationwide after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC, accompanied by anti-abortion leaders, made the announcement of an abortion bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. Graham introduced a bill that would ban most abortions nationwide after 15 weeks of pregnancy.


Twitter whistleblower Peiter ‘Mudge’ Zatko testifies before Congress

Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, former head of security for Twitter, is sworn in during a Senate Judiciary Hearing on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. Zatko sent a whistleblower disclosure to lawmakers in July alleging Twitter's failures to safeguard its users' personal information.
Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, former head of security for Twitter, is sworn in during a Senate Judiciary Hearing on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. Zatko sent a whistleblower disclosure to lawmakers in July alleging Twitter’s failures to safeguard its users’ personal information.
Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, former head of security for Twitter, is sworn in during a Senate Judiciary Hearing on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. Zatko sent a whistleblower disclosure to lawmakers in July alleging Twitter's failures to safeguard its users' personal information.
Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, former head of security for Twitter, is sworn in during a Senate Judiciary Hearing on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. Zatko sent a whistleblower disclosure to lawmakers in July alleging Twitter’s failures to safeguard its users’ personal information.


Dr. Anthony Fauci faces off with Sen. Rand Paul, again

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) fires questions at Dr. Anthony Fauci during a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions hearing about the federal response to monkeypox on Capitol Hill, Sept. 14, 2022. The U.S. is working to contain the largest monkeypox outbreak in the world.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) fires questions at Dr. Anthony Fauci during a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions hearing about the federal response to monkeypox on Capitol Hill, Sept. 14, 2022. The U.S. is working to contain the largest monkeypox outbreak in the world.
Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, looks at Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, as he testifies during the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing titled "Stopping the Spread of Monkeypox," Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.
Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, looks at Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, as he testifies during the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing titled “Stopping the Spread of Monkeypox,” Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.


Sen. Bernie Sanders blocks GOP proposal to force rail unions to avert labor strike

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) takes questions from reporters on Capitol Hill. On Wednesday, Sanders objected to an effort to get unanimous consent that would seek to avert a work stoppage in the freight rail industry.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) takes questions from reporters on Capitol Hill. On Wednesday, Sanders objected to an effort to get unanimous consent that would seek to avert a work stoppage in the freight rail industry.


Jan. 6 committee members face questions on plans for next hearing

Jamie Raskin (D-MD) takes questions from reporters about the upcoming Jan. 6 commission hearings after the last votes of the week at the Capitol Sept. 15, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
Jamie Raskin (D-MD) takes questions from reporters about the upcoming Jan. 6 commission hearings after the last votes of the week at the Capitol Sept. 15, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
January 6th Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson takes questions from reporters about the upcoming Jan. 6 commission hearings after the last votes of the week at the Capitol, Sept. 15, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
January 6th Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson takes questions from reporters about the upcoming Jan. 6 commission hearings after the last votes of the week at the Capitol, Sept. 15, 2022, in Washington, D.C.


Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accused of kicking activist

Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Troy Nehls (R-TX) walk down the House steps after the last votes of the week at the Capitol, Sept. 15, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Troy Nehls (R-TX) walk down the House steps after the last votes of the week at the Capitol, Sept. 15, 2022, in Washington, D.C.

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