This week in Washington (30 images)

Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta announced his resignation amid controversy over his involvement in negotiating a deal in the Jeffrey Epstein case in Florida; Chairman of the Federal Reserve testifies before House and Senate Committees; President Donald Trump meets with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani in the Oval Office of the White House, the week of July 8, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (L) and Al Thani walk into the Treasury Department for a dinner on Monday. Photo by Oliver Contreras/UPI

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Trump delivers remarks on environmental policy. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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The president's daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump attends the event. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler speaks alongside Trump. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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