U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign event in Hilliard, Ohio, on Nov. 2, 2012.
TIME’s photo editors bring you the best pictures of the past week from the Beltway and beyond.
State of the Union: Handshakes, Hugs and Photo Ops
First Lady Fashion: 17 Inaugural Gowns That Stood the Test of Time
D.C. Horror: Shooting at Navy Yard
9/11: The Photographs That Moved Them Most
Carrying the Weight of Syria, Obama Visits Sweden and Russia
Thousands March on Washington to Honor MLK’s Legacy
