This week in Washington (45 images)

Attorney General nominee William Barr testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee, the national college football champion Clemson Tigers visit the White House and Washington is covered in snow as the government shutdown continues the week of January 14, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

Barr (L) talks to his wife, Christine, as he waits to testify. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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Barr (R) shakes hands with retired Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, as he waits to testify. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., makes comments as Barr prepares to testify. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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Barr said during his confirmation hearing Tuesday he'll act independently of Trump and won't be bullied into doing anything that violates the law. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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