This week in Washington (35 images)

The Trump administration signed the first phase of a trade deal with China as Congress prepares for the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, among the highlights of the week of January 13, 2020, in Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks as the Louisiana State University Tigers visit the East Room of the White House on Friday. The team is celebrating their college football national championship. Photo by Sarah Silbiger/UPI

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Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., speaks to reporters as he walks to early proceedings in the impeachment trial of Trump on Thursday. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., leaves the Senate floor as early proceedings are underway in the trial. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., holds a news conference after Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts swore in senators to serve as jurors in the trial. Photo by Sarah Silbiger/UPI

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