Picturing Politics: White House celebrates Black History Month, D.C. opens emergency center

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Guests take a selfie at the White House's reception celebrating Black History Month Monday.

This week, The Hatchet attended a reception at the White House celebrating Black History Month, the opening of the DC Emergency Operations Center and a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

Check out these photos from across the District in this week’s edition of Picturing Politics:

Allison Robbert | Staff Photographer

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hosted the White House’s reception celebrating Black History Month Monday.

Allison Robbert | Staff Photographer

Rep. Al Green, D-TX, attended the White House’s reception for Black History Month Monday.

Allison Robbert | Staff Photographer

Mayor Muriel Bowser cuts the red ribbon at the opening of the DC Emergency Operations Center Monday.

Allison Robbert | Staff Photographer

Deanne Criswell, the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, signs a wall at the opening of the DC Emergency Operations Center Monday.

Allison Robbert | Staff Photographer

Attorney General Merrick Garland appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday as he responded to questions about deaths connected to fentanyl and violent crime.

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