House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the press after opening the House floor and hosting a candlelight vigil to honor fallen police officers for Police Week. The Supreme Court hears arguments about birthright citizenship. President Donald Trump signs an executive order aiming to lower the cost of prescription drugs, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

Naval Academy freshmen work together to complete the annual Herndon Monument climb at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on May 14, 2025. The freshmen climb the 21-foot, lard-greased monument to knock off a "dixie cup" hat and replace it with an upperclassman's hat.

First lady Melania Trump hosts an event to celebrate military mothers. President Donald Trump announces a trade agreement with the U.K., meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and announces plans for Washington to host the 2027 NFL Draft. David Perdue is sworn in as the ambassador to China, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

A pro Palestine protest occurred at Columbia University in New York City on May 7, 2025. Two university public safety officers were injured and dozens of people taken into custody after 100 protesters forced their way into the campus' library.

Good Cheer, ridden by Luis Saez, surged to victory in the 151st running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2025. Drexel Hill placed second, with Bless the Broken finishing third. Fans in festive hats packed the stands to watch the thrilling race in Louisville, Ky.

President Donald Trump departs for Alabama, signs an executive order regarding religious freedom, hosts an "Investing in America" event, holds a Cabinet Meeting and meets with the Philadelphia Eagles. A Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring the "Six Triple Eight" of World War II is held, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels arrive at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport as they get ready for the 2025 Air Dot Show on April 30, 2025. The Air Dot Show takes place May 3-4 at Fort Lauderdale Beach.

President Donald Trump celebrated the first 100 days of his second term with a campaign-style rally at McComb Community College in Warren, Mich., on April 29, 2025. Trump, who spoke in front of a large crowd of supporters, touted the 142 executive orders he has signed since taking office. He also talked about immigration, government spending cuts, and tariffs.

President Donald Trump welcomed the Philadelphia Eagles at the White House in Washington on April 28, 2025.,to celebrate the team's Super Bowl LIX victory. The team presented Trump with an Eagles helmet and jersey with the number 47, representing him serving as the 47th president.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched a payload for Amazon's Kuiper program from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on April 28, 2025. The launch occurred at 7:01 p.m. EDT.

President Donald Trump departs for Italy to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, meets with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and hosts the White House Easter Egg Roll event. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum holds the Days of Remembrance ceremony, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

Hundreds of dancers gathered at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 22, 2025, to audition for a coveted spot with the world-famous Rockettes. The dance company was first founded in 1925.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump host the 2025 Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 21, 2025. The tradition started in 1878 during President Rutherford B. Hayes' administration.

Dr. Mehmet Oz is sworn in as the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. President Donald Trump meets with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, welcomes the Ohio State Buckeyes and meets with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele at the White House, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

Automakers offered a first look at the future of driving during media day at the 2025 New York International Auto Show on April 16. The full show is open to the public from April 18 to 27 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, and features cutting-edge vehicles and innovations.

Activist group Jewish Voices for Peace held a Passover Seder outside ICE headquarters in New York City on April 14, 2025. The protest called for the release of Mahmoud Khalil and to end the war in Gaza.

President Donald Trump meets with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on April 14, 2025. The Trump administration has formed a firm alliance with Bukele, who has accepted hundreds of migrants deported from the United States, with many placed in the Salvadorian prison known as the Center for Economic Cooperation and Development, or CECOT.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. lead the "Fighting Oligarchy" rally in Los Angeles on April 12, 2025. Some 36,000 people attended.

President Donald Trump holds a Cabinet meeting, signs a series of executive orders, meets with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House and hosts the Los Angeles Dodgers to celebrate their World Series victory. The House votes to approve a budget, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

President Donald Trump met with Israel Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington on April 7, 2025. They discussed a tariff deal for Israel, the war in Gaza, the situation in Syria and the Iranian nuclear program.