President Donald Trump announces that Boeing has obtained a contract for a new fighter jet and signs an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum meet with executives from the oil and gas industries. MMA star Conor McGregor visits the White House on St. Patrick's Day, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

Barron Trump, the son of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, turns 19 on March 20, 2025. Barron, born in 2006, is currently attending New York University. Barron is the youngest child of Donald Trump.

New York City’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade took over Fifth Avenue on March 17, 2025, with thousands of spectators lining the streets. The procession, which passed St. Patrick’s Cathedral, featured marching bands, Irish organizations, and uniformed service members. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams were in attendance to celebrate the tradition.

President Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin and supports Tesla cars along with Elon Musk on the South Lawn of the White House. Democrats hold a press conference on community violence and intervention. House Republicans pass a funding bill to avert a government shutdown, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

President Donald Trump meets with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin at the White House in Washington on March 12, 2025. Martin and his wife, Mary O'Shea, presented Trump a traditional shamrock bowl during a St. Patrick's Day reception. Martin spoke highly of the Trump administration's efforts related to the war between Ukraine and Russia.

NASA and SpaceX prepare for the Crew-10 mission at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 12, 2025. The mission will send a four-member crew to the International Space Station and include the retrieval of astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. Initial launch plans were scrubbed due to technical issues, with another launch attempt planned for March 13.

Pro-Palestine protesters held a rally in support of activist Mahmoud Khalil in New York City on March 10, 2025. Khalil, who led student protests against Israel's war in Gaza at Columbia University, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement over the weekend. A federal judge has blocked the deportation of Khalil.

Large crowds rally at City Hall after marching from Pershing Square to commemorate International Women's Day and protest Trump administration actions in Los Angeles on March 8, 2025.

President Donald Trump offers remarks on the latest jobs report, signs an executive order related to tariffs and addresses a joint session of Congress. Senate Republicans meet with Elon Musk. New York City Mayor Eric Adams and other mayors attend a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on sanctuary cities. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

Mardi Gras celebrations, featuring the Zulu Parade, arrive in New Orleans on March 4, 2025. The Louisiana holiday marks the final day of festivities before the start of Lent.

President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on March 4, 2025. In his first significant speech of his second term, Trump outlined his domestic and foreign policy agenda before a divided chamber. Republicans cheered, while Democrats held up protest signs in opposition. Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, interrupted the speech, and was escorted out by security.

Vice President JD Vance speaks at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast. President Donald Trump meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, holds a Cabinet meeting and meets with French President Emmanuel Macron, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in Washington on February 28, 2025. The talks between the two leaders are the first in-person since Trump opened direct negotiations with Moscow in an effort to kickstart a peace effort.

President Donald Trump meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House in Washington on February 27, 2025. The two talked inside the Oval Office about the war in Ukraine, defense spending and Trump's proposed tariffs.

President Donald Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House in Washington on February 24, 2025. Trump and Macron had a meeting inside the Oval Office where they discussed Ukraine and gave a message of support to Pope Francis. Macron is the first European leader to visit the White House since Trump returned to office on January 20.

Demonstrators calling for the return of all Israeli hostages being held by Hamas held a rally in New York City on February 23, 2025. Hundreds took part in the event, known as the "500 Days in Hell: Let's Bring Them Home" rally. Hamas recently released six hostages in the seventh and final phase of the agreement with Israel as the handoff of 620 Palestinian prisoners was indefinitely delayed.

President Donald Trump speaks at the Governors Working Session event and hosts a reception honoring Black History Month with golfer Tiger Woods. Senate leaders hold their weekly policy luncheons. Members of Congress and federal workers protest against Trump's recent federal funding cuts, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

Vice President JD Vance and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk attend the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Md., on February 20, 2025. CPAC runs through February 22. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Senator Rick Scott were also in attendance.

Federal workers and other demonstrators protest against the Department of Government Efficiency and Elon Musk in San Francisco and New York City on February 19, 2025. DOGE has ordered mass firings of federal workers around the country.

Demonstrators protested against President Donald Trump and his policies, along with Elon Musk's involvement in the government, in Los Angeles and New York City on February 17, 2025. The "Not my Presidents' Day" protests were held outside City Hall in Los Angeles and in Washington Square Park in Manhattan.