This week in Washington (44 images)

Four Democratic congresswomen respond to racist comments about them from President Donald Trump; presidential adviser Kellyanne Conway defies a subpoena to appear before the House Oversight committee; and Trump signs an order on American manufacturing requirements, the week of July 15, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

Steven Dillingham, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau, testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on the 2020 Census on Tuesday. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnel of Kentucky, speaks to reporters following the weekly Senate Republican Luncheon. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Trump commented on Iran and migrant detention centers. Photo by Oliver Contreras/UPI

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Trump listens as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during the Cabinet Meeting. Photo by Oliver Contreras/UPI

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