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Warnock’s win fuels presidential buzz: Washington Photos of the Week

By Graeme Jennings


Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) secured reelection Tuesday in a decisive win over Republican Herschel Walker that firmed up Democrats’ Senate majority.

His 3-point victory in battleground Georgia sparked consideration that the charismatic pastor would be a strong future presidential contender for the Democrats. President Joe Biden has not yet formalized his 2024 plans.

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Also at the Capitol, lawmakers hosted the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony to honor the law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot.

The House this week passed the Respect for Marriage Act to federally recognize same-sex marriage, with the help of 39 GOP lawmakers, sending the landmark legislation to Biden’s desk.

And nearby, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over the case of a Christian designer from Colorado who says she cannot create websites for same-sex couples, citing her First Amendment free speech rights.

Here’s a look at scenes from Washington the week of Dec. 5, captured by Washington Examiner photographer Graeme Jennings.

Supreme Court hears religious liberty and free speech case involving LGBT rights

Supporters of web designer Lorie Smith and counter-protesters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building, December 05, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Court heard oral arguments from cases including one involving Lorie Smith, the owner of 303 Creative, a website design company in Colorado who refuses to create websites for same-sex weddings despite a state anti-discrimination law.
Supporters of web designer Lorie Smith and counter-protesters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building, December 05, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Court heard oral arguments from cases including one involving Lorie Smith, the owner of 303 Creative, a website design company in Colorado who refuses to create websites for same-sex weddings despite a state anti-discrimination law.

Warnock earns reelection win in Georgia runoff

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer greets Senator Raphael Warnock on the east front of the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 in Washington, DC. Warnock's narrow re-election win in Georgia gave Democrats a crucial 51-49 majority in the Senate and a cushion on close votes where senators might break party ranks.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer greets Senator Raphael Warnock on the east front of the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 in Washington, DC. Warnock’s narrow re-election win in Georgia gave Democrats a crucial 51-49 majority in the Senate and a cushion on close votes where senators might break party ranks.


Officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 honored at ceremony

Capitol police officers attend a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor of the US Capitol Police and those who protected the Capitol on January 6th, in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol Building. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 in Washington
Capitol police officers attend a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor of the US Capitol Police and those who protected the Capitol on January 6th, in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol Building. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 in Washington
Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn attends a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor of the US Capitol Police and those who protected the Capitol on January 6th, in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol Building on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 in Washington
Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn attends a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor of the US Capitol Police and those who protected the Capitol on January 6th, in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol Building on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 in Washington
Capitol police officers attend a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor of the US Capitol Police and those who protected the Capitol on January 6th, in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol Building. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 in Washington
Capitol police officers attend a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor of the US Capitol Police and those who protected the Capitol on January 6th, in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol Building. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 in Washington

Congress passes landmark legislation to recognize same-sex marriage

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi participates in a bill enrollment ceremony alongside Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives for the Respect For Marriage Act at the U.S. Capitol Building, December 08, 2022 in Washington.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi participates in a bill enrollment ceremony alongside Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives for the Respect For Marriage Act at the U.S. Capitol Building, December 08, 2022 in Washington.
Former Rep. Barney Frank arrives at a bill enrollment ceremony after the House passed the Respect for Marriage Act in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, December 8, 2022. The bill mandates federal protection for same-sex marriages.
Former Rep. Barney Frank arrives at a bill enrollment ceremony after the House passed the Respect for Marriage Act in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, December 8, 2022. The bill mandates federal protection for same-sex marriages.

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