This week in Washington (35 images)

By Wade Sheridan

President Donald Trump hosts the Iftar Dinner, signs an executive order, holds a meeting with ambassador nominees, addresses the Signal chat leak, celebrates Greek Independence Day and announces a new deal with Hyundai. Senate Democrats hold a press conference on Social Security cuts and top intelligence officials also testify about worldwide threats, among the highlights of this week in Washington.



President Donald Trump participates in the White House Iftar Dinner on Thursday. Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI
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Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Jennifer Homendy, holds a diagram of the Route 4 Corridor and Runway 33 pathway near Ronald Reagan National Airport during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation hearing at the U.S. Capitol. The hearing examined the NTSB's preliminary report following the crash involving American Airlines 5342 and an Army Blackhawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI
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Director of Army Aviation Brigadier General Matthew Braman testifies. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI
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Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Chris Rocheleau testifies. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI
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