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The week in politics

Updated 12:25 PM EDT, Mon April 3, 2017
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US Rep. Devin Nunes, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, is pursued by reporters as he arrives for a weekly meeting with GOP leaders on Tuesday, March 28. Nunes, an eight-term Republican from California, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F29%2Fpolitics%2Fwho-is-devin-nunes%2F" target="_blank">is leading the House probe of Russia's meddling in the US election</a> -- and whether there were any ties to the campaign of Donald Trump. But some key House Democrats -- including US Rep. Adam Schiff, the Intelligence Committee's top Democrat -- have called on Nunes to recuse himself from the investigation <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F27%2Fpolitics%2Fdevin-nunes-white-house-donald-trump%2F" target="_blank">after a recent trip he made to the White House. </a>
US Rep. Devin Nunes, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, is pursued by reporters as he arrives for a weekly meeting with GOP leaders on Tuesday, March 28. Nunes, an eight-term Republican from California, is leading the House probe of Russia's meddling in the US election -- and whether there were any ties to the campaign of Donald Trump. But some key House Democrats -- including US Rep. Adam Schiff, the Intelligence Committee's top Democrat -- have called on Nunes to recuse himself from the investigation after a recent trip he made to the White House.
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US Sen. Richard Burr, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, points to a reporter during a news conference in Washington on Wednesday, March 29. The Senate is also conducting a Russia investigation, but unlike the House it has not stalled along partisan lines. Burr and Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the committee, were laughing, smiling and generally collegial during <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F29%2Fpolitics%2Fsenate-russia-investigation-comparison%2F" target="_blank">Wednesday's news conference</a> when they announced they have 20 witnesses they plan to interview.
US Sen. Richard Burr, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, points to a reporter during a news conference in Washington on Wednesday, March 29. The Senate is also conducting a Russia investigation, but unlike the House it has not stalled along partisan lines. Burr and Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the committee, were laughing, smiling and generally collegial during Wednesday's news conference when they announced they have 20 witnesses they plan to interview.
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US President Donald Trump participates in a White House roundtable with women who are small business owners on Monday, March 27.
US President Donald Trump participates in a White House roundtable with women who are small business owners on Monday, March 27.
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White House press secretary Sean Spicer holds up a document during his daily news briefing in Washington on Tuesday, March 28. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F28%2Fpolitics%2Fsally-yates-house-intelligence-hearing-white-house%2F" target="_blank">Spicer said</a> the White House does not seek to prevent Sally Yates, the former acting attorney general, from testifying in the House Intelligence Committee's investigation of Russian meddling. The statement came after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fworld%2Fnational-security%2Ftrump-administration-sought-to-block-sally-yates-from-testifying-to-congress-on-russia%2F2017%2F03%2F28%2F82b73e18-13b4-11e7-9e4f-09aa75d3ec57_story.html" target="_blank" target="_blank">a Washington Post report,</a> which cited a Justice Department letter to Yates' attorney that said Yates' communications with the White House counsel "are likely covered by the presidential communications privilege." Spicer said the White House does not believe executive privilege should be an issue in Yates testifying.
White House press secretary Sean Spicer holds up a document during his daily news briefing in Washington on Tuesday, March 28. Spicer said the White House does not seek to prevent Sally Yates, the former acting attorney general, from testifying in the House Intelligence Committee's investigation of Russian meddling. The statement came after a Washington Post report, which cited a Justice Department letter to Yates' attorney that said Yates' communications with the White House counsel "are likely covered by the presidential communications privilege." Spicer said the White House does not believe executive privilege should be an issue in Yates testifying.
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Georgia lawmakers throw paper into the air at the conclusion of the legislative session in Atlanta on Friday, March 31.
Georgia lawmakers throw paper into the air at the conclusion of the legislative session in Atlanta on Friday, March 31.
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Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, accompanied by Republican members of Congress, signs an order Wednesday, March 29, that lifts a moratorium on new coal leases on federal lands.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, accompanied by Republican members of Congress, signs an order Wednesday, March 29, that lifts a moratorium on new coal leases on federal lands.
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A Trump supporter is punched in the face at a pro-Trump rally in Huntington Beach, California, on Saturday, March 25. Fights broke out after an anti-Trump protester allegedly doused an event organizer with pepper spray, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Flocal%2Flanow%2Fla-me-trump-rally-20170325-story.html" target="_blank" target="_blank">according to the Los Angeles Times.</a>
A Trump supporter is punched in the face at a pro-Trump rally in Huntington Beach, California, on Saturday, March 25. Fights broke out after an anti-Trump protester allegedly doused an event organizer with pepper spray, according to the Los Angeles Times.
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Ivanka Trump, the President's daughter, greets female students in Washington while touring the National Air and Space Museum on Tuesday, March 28. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was also touring the museum to celebrate Women's History Month and encourage girls to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Ivanka Trump, the President's daughter, greets female students in Washington while touring the National Air and Space Museum on Tuesday, March 28. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was also touring the museum to celebrate Women's History Month and encourage girls to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Vice President Mike Pence, third from left, tries to stop President Donald Trump <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F31%2Fpolitics%2Fdonald-trump-executive-order-signing-walk-out%2Findex.html" target="_blank">as Trump walks out of an executive order signing ceremony</a> on Friday, March 31. During the signing ceremony, White House pool reporters asked Trump questions about former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who has offered to testify on Russian involvement in the US election. The President ignored the questions and moved to another room to sign the two executive orders, which regarded trade policy.
Vice President Mike Pence, third from left, tries to stop President Donald Trump as Trump walks out of an executive order signing ceremony on Friday, March 31. During the signing ceremony, White House pool reporters asked Trump questions about former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who has offered to testify on Russian involvement in the US election. The President ignored the questions and moved to another room to sign the two executive orders, which regarded trade policy.
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North Carolina House Minority Leader Darren Jackson holds a copy of House Bill 2, the state's controversial bathroom law, during a House floor debate on Thursday, March 30. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F30%2Fpolitics%2Fnorth-carolina-hb2-agreement%2F" target="_blank">Lawmakers later passed a bill to repea</a><a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F30%2Fpolitics%2Fnorth-carolina-hb2-agreement%2F" target="_blank">l HB2,</a> which required people at a government-run facility to use bathrooms and locker rooms that correspond to the gender on their birth certificate.
North Carolina House Minority Leader Darren Jackson holds a copy of House Bill 2, the state's controversial bathroom law, during a House floor debate on Thursday, March 30. Lawmakers later passed a bill to repeal HB2, which required people at a government-run facility to use bathrooms and locker rooms that correspond to the gender on their birth certificate.
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First lady Melania Trump poses with Sandya Eknelygoda on Wednesday, March 29, after Eknelygoda received an award at the Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Awards. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F29%2Fpolitics%2Fmelania-trump-speech-state-award%2F" target="_blank">The awards </a>honor women across the globe who have overcome injustice and gone on to transform their societies, often in the face of personal danger. Eknelygoda is a human rights activist in Sri Lanka.
First lady Melania Trump poses with Sandya Eknelygoda on Wednesday, March 29, after Eknelygoda received an award at the Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Awards. The awards honor women across the globe who have overcome injustice and gone on to transform their societies, often in the face of personal danger. Eknelygoda is a human rights activist in Sri Lanka.
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People carry inflatable rafts in front of New York's Trump Tower as they protest the President's refugee policies on Tuesday, March 28.
People carry inflatable rafts in front of New York's Trump Tower as they protest the President's refugee policies on Tuesday, March 28.
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House Speaker Paul Ryan attends the annual policy conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee on Monday, March 27. During <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fvideos%2Fpolitics%2F2017%2F03%2F27%2Fpaul-ryan-entire-aipac-speech-march-27-sot.cnn" target="_blank">his speech,</a> Ryan said President Trump and the United States stand firmly behind Israel.
House Speaker Paul Ryan attends the annual policy conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee on Monday, March 27. During his speech, Ryan said President Trump and the United States stand firmly behind Israel.
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US Defense Secretary James Mattis, left, attends a news conference in London with his British counterpart, Michael Fallon, on Friday, March 31.
US Defense Secretary James Mattis, left, attends a news conference in London with his British counterpart, Michael Fallon, on Friday, March 31.
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President Trump gives away a pen after signing a bill Monday, March 27, that overturned a rule on school accountability standards. Trump <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F27%2Fpolitics%2Fdonald-trump-sign-regulation-obama-roll-backs%2F" target="_blank">signed four bills</a> Monday to nullify measures that were put in place during the previous administration.
President Trump gives away a pen after signing a bill Monday, March 27, that overturned a rule on school accountability standards. Trump signed four bills Monday to nullify measures that were put in place during the previous administration.
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US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, center, leaves a wreath-laying ceremony at Anitkabir, the mausoleum of Turkey's modern founder in Ankara, Turkey, on Thursday, March 30. Tillerson met Turkish leaders a day after Ankara announced the end of its military offensive in Syria.
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, center, leaves a wreath-laying ceremony at Anitkabir, the mausoleum of Turkey's modern founder in Ankara, Turkey, on Thursday, March 30. Tillerson met Turkish leaders a day after Ankara announced the end of its military offensive in Syria.
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Hillary Clinton speaks at Georgetown University in Washington on Friday, March 31. The former secretary of state <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F31%2Fpolitics%2Fhillary-clinton-donald-trump-budget%2F" target="_blank">was speaking</a> at an event honoring women who contributed to the recent peace process between the Colombian government and FARC rebels. She talked about the important role that women can play in international politics and peace-building efforts.
Hillary Clinton speaks at Georgetown University in Washington on Friday, March 31. The former secretary of state was speaking at an event honoring women who contributed to the recent peace process between the Colombian government and FARC rebels. She talked about the important role that women can play in international politics and peace-building efforts.
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US Vice President Mike Pence, left, swears in David Friedman as the US ambassador to Israel on Wednesday, March 29. Friedman's wife, Tammy Sand, looks on.
US Vice President Mike Pence, left, swears in David Friedman as the US ambassador to Israel on Wednesday, March 29. Friedman's wife, Tammy Sand, looks on.
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People gather in front of the US Supreme Court to protest and support the nomination of Neil Gorsuch on Wednesday, March 29. The Senate plans to <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F28%2Fpolitics%2Fmitch-mcconnell-neil-gorsuch-confirmation%2Findex.html" target="_blank">vote on Gorsuch </a>on April 7, according to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
People gather in front of the US Supreme Court to protest and support the nomination of Neil Gorsuch on Wednesday, March 29. The Senate plans to vote on Gorsuch on April 7, according to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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FBI Director James Comey speaks at the Intelligence and National Security Alliance Leadership Dinner, which was held in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday, March 29. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F29%2Fpolitics%2Fjames-comey-fbi%2F" target="_blank">During a question-and-answer session,</a> Comey said his agency makes its decisions on a nonpartisan basis, and he said he doesn't care about the political backlash of the choices he makes.
FBI Director James Comey speaks at the Intelligence and National Security Alliance Leadership Dinner, which was held in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday, March 29. During a question-and-answer session, Comey said his agency makes its decisions on a nonpartisan basis, and he said he doesn't care about the political backlash of the choices he makes.
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President Trump shakes hands with Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen as Rasmussen visited the White House on Thursday, March 30. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F03%2F24%2Fpolitics%2Fgallery%2Fweek-in-politics-0325%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See last week in politics</a>
President Trump shakes hands with Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen as Rasmussen visited the White House on Thursday, March 30. See last week in politics
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