Updated: April 27, 2018 at 3:14 PM

This week in Washington (38 images)

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt testifies before the House Environment Subcommittee, French President Emmanuel Macron visits Washington for the Trump Administration's first state visit and children visit the White House for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day the week of April 23, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump (L) and Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel shake hands before a joint press conference at The White House on Friday. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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Though the purpose of her trip is to persuade Trump to stay in the Iran nuclear deal, Merkel said Friday she agrees the accord is not sufficient to curb Tehran's bad actions. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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"We are of the opinion that the JCPOA is the first step that has contributed to the slowing down of activities," Merkel said. "But we also think ... that this is not sufficient in order to see to it that Iran's ambitions are curbed and are contained. She said the agreement "is anything but perfect" and that "it will not solve all the problems of Iran." She described the JCPOA as one piece in the plan to limit Iran's bad actions. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

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President Donald Trump meets with the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel at The White House on Friday. Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI

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