Newsreel captures the practice of politics. We urge you to scroll through this photo gallery of the nexus of Catholic University and the country's political leaders.

Aisling Redmond
CUA undergrad and prospective CPOL student Aisling Redmond with Chairman McGovern of House Rules.
Trey Yingst, White House Press corp, joined Professor Bua's last class in CPOL 661, Media: Impact on Domestic and International Politics, on Wednesday, Jult 25, 2018. From left to right: Sean Sullivan, Maria Martinez, Professor Bua, Saud Binmaummar, and Trey Yingst.
Trey Yingst, White House Press corp, joined Professor Bua's last class in CPOL 661, Media: Impact on Domestic and International Politics.
Mariela Andrade, a Catholic University graduate, with Senator Time Kane (D-VA) at an August 2017 event.
Mariela Andrade, a Catholic University graduate, with Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) at an August 2017 event.
Anita Kumar, White House correspondent for McClatchy News, met with Professor Bua's class, The Media and American Politics, on July 26, 2017.
Anita Kumar, White House correspondent for McClatchy News, met with Professor Bua's class, The Media and American Politics.
Meghan O'Brien accepts her M.A. Degree in Congressional and Presidential Studies from Dr. Dennis Coyle, Chair, Politics Department.
Meghan O'Brien accepts her M.A. Degree in Congressional and Presidential Studies from Dr. Dennis Coyle, Chair, Politics Department.
MAIA student Sarach Alhuthali speaks at the US-Arab Conference Oct 26, 2016.
MAIA student Sarach Alhuthali speaks at the US-Arab Conference on Oct 26, 2016.
On September 23, 2015, Pope Francis celebrated mass on the east portico of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the University Mall at The Catholic University of America. During the mass, Pope Francis canonized Blessed Junipero Serra, a Franciscan Friar credited for his work in the Spanish missions in California during the 1700s.
On September 23, 2015, Pope Francis celebrated mass on the east portico of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the University Mall at The Catholic University of America. 
Ms. Ruqaya Alzamia meets His Excellency Adel bin Al-Jubeir, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia. Al-Jubeir was appointed Foreign Minister on April 29, 2015.
Ms. Ruqaya Alzamia meets His Excellency Adel bin Al-Jubeir, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia. 
International Affairs student Ahmen Alhamar with the Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef. On April 29, 2015, Nayef was appointed heir apparent by King Salman.
International Affairs student Ahmen Alhamar with the Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef. 
John Dautzenberg, former CPOL student and current legislative assistant in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs, with the Off-campus Director Diana Rich and her husband Santiago Rich standing in the entrance of the West Wing.
John Dautzenberg, former CPOL student and current legislative assistant in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs, with the Off-campus Director Diana Rich and her husband Santiago Rich standing in the entrance of the West Wing.
A Catholic University intern meets with Former Vice President Dick Cheney while interning on Capitol Hill.
A Catholic University intern meets with Former Vice President Dick Cheney while interning on Capitol Hill.
Newt Gingrich, Former Speaker of the House and scholar with the American Enterprise Institute, met with CUA students on campus.
Newt Gingrich, Former Speaker of the House and scholar with the American Enterprise Institute, met with Catholic University students on campus.
Ambassador Robert L. Gallucci, former Ambassador-at-Large and Special Envoy for the U.S. Department of State, gives lecture, The North Korean Nuclear Issue: Why it Matters and What can be Done, for The Second John Oh Memorial Lecture. left to right Dr. David Walsh and Dr. Andrew Yeo, of CUA's Department of Politics, Dr. Bonnie Oh of the Edmund A. Walksh School of Foreign Service, and Dr. Fred Ahern of The National Catholic School of Social Service.
Robert L. Gallucci, former Ambassador-at-Large and Special Envoy for the U.S. Department of State, gives lecture, "The North Korean Nuclear Issue: Why it Matters and What can be Done," for The Second John Oh Memorial Lecture. 
Catholic University College Republican student meets with NJ Governor and potential presidential candidate Chris Christie while on a campaign trip.
Catholic University College Republican student meets with NJ Governor and potential presidential candidate Chris Christie while on a campaign trip.
John A. Boehner, former speaker of the United States House of Representatives, delivered the 122nd Annual Commencement Address to The Catholic University of America's Class of 2011.
John A. Boehner, former speaker of the United States House of Representatives, delivered the 122nd Annual Commencement Address to The Catholic University of America's Class of 2011.
Stephen Schneck, director of Catholic University's Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies, introduces Chen Guangcheng as a new visiting fellow of the institute.
Stephen Schneck, director of Catholic University's Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies, introduces Chen Guangcheng as a new visiting fellow of the institute.
College Republicans pose with former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown.
College Republicans pose with former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown.
Former Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich speaks at a Catholic University event held at the National Press Club. Ehrlich also hsa been on campus for other guest lectures.
Former Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich speaks at a Catholic University event held at the National Press Club.
CUA students meet with William Kristol, founder and editor of the political magazine, The Weekly Standard, political commentator, and former Chief of Staff to Vice President Dan Quayle.
Catholic University students meet with William Kristol, founder and editor of the political magazine The Weekly Standard, political commentator, and former Chief of Staff to Vice President Dan Quayle.
Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe poses with the Catholic University of America College Democrats.
Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe poses with the Catholic University of America College Democrats.
Catholic University students take a picture with Michael Steele, commentator for MSNBC and former Republican National Committee Chairman.
Catholic University students take a picture with Michael Steele, commentator for MSNBC and former Republican National Committee Chairman.
Catholic University graduate Andy Shallal discussing his campaign for Washington, D.C. Mayor.
Catholic University graduate Andy Shallal discussing his campaign for Washington, D.C., Mayor.
Dr. Thomas Mann of Brookings and author of numerous works on Congress, discussed his recent book It's Even Worse than it Looks, at a CUA forum. Dr. Mann is shown here on the left with Dr. Matt Green of CUA's Politics Department.
Dr. Thomas Mann of Brookings and author of numerous works on Congress, discussed his recent book It's Even Worse than it Looks, at a university forum.
Congressman Paul Cook, representative of California's 8th District and retired Colonel of the United States Marine Corps, speaks about the nation's defense and global presence.
Congressman Paul Cook, representative of California's 8th District and retired Colonel of the United States Marine Corps, speaks about the nation's defense and global presence.
Philip Rivers, quarterback for the San Diego Chargers, addresses graduates during the 125th Annual Commencement Ceremony at CUA on May 17, 2014.
Philip Rivers, quarterback for the San Diego Chargers, addresses graduates during the 125th Annual Commencement Ceremony at Catholic University.