Alex Edelman
Photojournalist
Washington,D.C.

A firefighter with Fresno City Fire Department conducts a firing operation while fighting a fire in Fresno, California, U.S., on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. The department says they have responded to 52% more fires this year than 2019. California is in the grips of the worst heat waves in generations -- blazes torched tens of thousands of acres, forcing people to flee their homes and prompting California Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency only days into the peak of the wildfire season. 

Ivanka Trump, assistant to U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks with local Boys & Girls club members prior to an an American Workforce Policy Advisory Board Meeting in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2019. President Trump said Wednesday he'll appoint Robert O'Brien as his White House national security advisor, elevating the State Department's top hostage envoy from relative obscurity to one of the most important jobs in U.S. government. 

The vigil goers marched down U Street on their way to the White House. The march proceeded South on 7th Street towards Pennsylvania Ave.

The Washington Monument is blocked by a rain cloud in Washington, DC on December 2, 2018.

A woman holds up a protest sign during the Women's March on Washington on January 21, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Pittsburgh EMS Paramedic, Crew Chief, Justin Sypolt, right, loads a syringe as Pittsburgh EMS Paramedic, Crew Chief, Mark Bonasso, center, and Pittsburgh EMS Paramedic, Spencer Thomas, far left, examine a patient on a medical call at a gas station. All three paramedics are deployed, one on a motorcycle, on race day. The marathon is staffed with city EMS personnel on the course, at medical stations, and at the finish line medical tent.

Democratic candidate for California's 10th Congressional District Josh Harder gives a thumbs up as his wife Pam Harder claps while California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democratic candidate for California Governor, speaks during a campaign event for Harder on November 5, 2018 in Modesto, California. Harder is challenging incumbent Republican Jeff Denham for the seat in Tuesday's midterm elections. Newsom is running against John Cox in the California Governor race on Tuesday's election. 

Tourists climb the Balanced Rock feature at dusk in Arches National Park.

A supporter of General Michael Flynn, former advisor to United States President Donald J. Trump, waits for Flynn to arrive at US District Court for sentencing in Washington, DC on December 18, 2018. 

Beekeeper Mark Schifrin checks the condition of one of his hives in New Hampshire.

Small business owner Karey Ridell works in her home office as she prepares for the day. 

A man holds up a sign looking for tickets as Washington Nationals fans arrive for game four of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 26, 2019 in Washington, D.C.. The Nationals play the Houston Astros in the World Series Championship, a best of seven series. The Nationals lead the series 2-1.

Former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks leaves the U.S. Capitol after answering questions from members of the House Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C. on June 19, 2019.

A United States Military Officer points out the name of a family member to his wife and children on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2017.

Washington Capitals fans cheer during a fan watch party at Capitol One Area on June 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals defeated the the Las Vegas Golden Knights to capture their first Stanley Cup Championship.