This week in Washington (24 images)

Twelve-term U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, who died October 17, is mourned at the U.S. Capitol. First lady Melania Trump holds an event on Capitol Hill for Red Ribbon Week, aimed at keeping kids off drugs, and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg testifies in Congress during the week of October 21, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump attends Game 5 of the World Series between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros at Nationals Park on Sunday. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

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The president was accompanied to the game by first lady Melania Trump. Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI

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Donald Trump awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to American racing magnate Roger Penske during a ceremony Thursday in the Oval Office of the White House. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI

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Roger Penske and his wife, Kathy Penske, listen as Trump speaks during the ceremony. Trump said he awarded the honor for his competitive nature, describing him as "relentless" in pursuit of Indianapolis 500 victories for his racing team. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI

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