This week in Washington (30 images)

A House of Representatives committee holds a hearing on the safety of the Boeing 737 Max 8. Demonstrators push for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. Trump hosts a White House iftar in honor of Ramadan and welcomes Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban to the White House the week of May 13, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks on modernizing immigration system in the Rose Garden of the White House on Thursday. Trump unveiled a new merit-based immigration system he described as benefiting American workers and asylum seekers with a "legitimate" claim. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI

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President Donald Trump welcomes Ueli Maurer, President of the Swiss Confederation, before their meeting at the White House on Thursday. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI

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President Donald Trump makes remarks as first lady Melania Trump listens as they host a White House Historical Association dinner at the White House on Wednesday. The organization's goal is to promote the public's understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the White House. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI

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The White House Historical Association is a non-profit organization that is tasked with the conservation of the president's residence. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI

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