This week in Washington (42 images)

By Wade Sheridan

President Donald Trump departs for Alabama, signs an executive order regarding religious freedom, hosts an "Investing in America" event, holds a Cabinet Meeting and meets with the Philadelphia Eagles. A Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring the "Six Triple Eight" of World War II is held, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before his departure to Alabama on Thursday. Trump signed an executive order to halt federal funding to PBS and NPR, calling the news organizations "biased." Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI

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Trump signs an executive order regarding religious freedom during a National Day of Prayer event in the Rose Garden at the White House. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI

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Trump points to the crowd following the signature of an executive order establishing a Religious Liberty Commission. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/UPI

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Catholic Bishop Robert Barron offers remarks. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/UPI

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