This year, our editors attended MediaFest25 in Washington D.C., where they attended workshops and award ceremonies. On Oct. 1, just two weeks before the conference, Congress failed to pass funding legislation for 2026.
Because the legislation was not passed, the government shut down. Throughout the city, some federal buildings were barricaded, the Secret Service was around the White House and the National Guard was posted on the streets. The National Guard would greet people passing by and pick up trash.
There was a kick-off rally for the No Kings protest at the National Mall in front of the Lincoln Memorial. There was graffiti throughout the city condemning the current administration, as well as a person giving out tote bags with anti-fascist slogans behind the White House.
A vendor was selling Make America Great Again hats in front of the White House. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el DonSecret Service were at every restricted area checkpoint some were patrolling on bikes. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el DonMetropolitan Police were closing off the streets near the White House. There were many different officers who had different duties. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el DonMany spaces once accessible to the public were blocked by a police line. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el DonSince Washington D.C. is not a state they do not have state’s rights and the residents feel they do not have representation. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el DonAt the No Kings Protest kick off rally people had signs and flags with slogans criticizing the current administration. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el DonPeople gathered by the reflecting pool to hear people speak and encourage others to attend the protest. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el DonAlthough the government is shut down and the police and National Guard are patrolling the streets, people are still living their lives as normally as they can. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el DonSeveral Secret Service officers and cruisers were blocking the intersection in front of the White House as a helicopter was on the lawn preparing for takeoff. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el DonOn Oct. 17, the closest people were able to get to the White House was across the street. The day before, people were as close as the white barricades. Photo by Geovanni Esparza / el Don
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