Updated: June 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
This week in Washington (11 images)
By Wade Sheridan
President Donald Trump meets with the Italian Juventus Club World Cup team and oversees installation of a new flag pole on the South Lawn of the White House. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testifies to Congress, among the highlights of this week in Washington.
President Donald Trump answers questions during a meeting with members of the Italian Juventus Club World Cup team in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
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The team, which includes Americans Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie, came to the White House before playing Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates at Washington's Audi Field on Wednesday night. Thirty-two teams are competing in the World Cup team event through July 13 in the United States. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
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Protesters gather outside the White House to demonstrate against military intervention in the Israel-Iranian conflict. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
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