This week in Washington (15 images)

President Donald Trump taps Vice President Mike Pence to lead the coronavirus response. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar testifies to Congress about the budget and efforts to contain the virus. And climate activists protest a pipeline outside the U.S. Supreme Court, among the highlights of the week of February 24, 2020 in Washington, D.C.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testifies at the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill on Friday. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI

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Protesters are escorted out as Pompeo testifies on Friday. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI

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President Donald Trump prays with African-American community, business and faith leaders in the Cabinet Room prior to the national African-American history month reception at the White House on Thursday. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI

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Trump adviser Jared Kushner participates in the meeting with African-American leaders on Thursday. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI

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