Updated: May 27, 2022 at 8:06 AM

This week in Washington(12 images)

President Joe Biden signs an executive order and addresses the nation after a mass shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas, among the highlights from Washington for the week of May 23, 2022.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds the daily press briefing in the James S. Brady Briefing Room at the White House on Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

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Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden speak to George Floyd's daughter, Gianna Floyd (C), during an event where President Biden will sign a historic Executive Order to advance effective, accountable policing and strengthen public safety during an event held in the East Room of The White House on Wednesday. Photo by Oliver Contreras/UPI

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Left to right, Vice President Harris, Breonna Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer, and Rev. Al Sharpton take a photo together. Photo by Oliver Contreras/UPI

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President Biden speaks during an event where he will sign an Executive Order. Photo by Oliver Contreras/UPI

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