This week in Washington (42 images)

President Donald Trump responds to the mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama's portraits were unveiled and President Trump releases his 2019 budget plan, the week of February 12, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

Office of Management and Budget Director, Mick Mulvaney, testifies before the Senate Budget Committee about President Trump's FY2019 budget request on Tuesday. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI

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Demonstrators and union members gather to protest President Donald Trump's newly-released $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan, in front of the Trump International Hotel on Monday. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI

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The plan calls for massive spending on America's roads, bridges and airports, and includes privitizing and deregulation. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI

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President Trump hosts a meeting with State and local officials about his infrastructure initiative in the State Room on Monday. Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI

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