This week in Washington (23 images)

By Wade Sheridan

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the press after opening the House floor and hosting a candlelight vigil to honor fallen police officers for Police Week. The Supreme Court hears arguments about birthright citizenship. President Donald Trump signs an executive order aiming to lower the cost of prescription drugs, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks to the press after opening the House floor at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

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Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins is sworn in during a House Committee on Veterans Affairs budget request for fiscal year 2026-2027 at the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

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Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., leaves a demonstration outside the U.S. Supreme Court as the court hears arguments over President Donald Trump's move to end birthright citizenship. On his first day in office, Trump issued an executive order attempting to limit birthright citizenship for children whose parents are in the United States illegally or on temporary visas. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., speaks during the demonstration. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

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