President Obama takes questions at a news conference in the East Room of the White House on June 29, 2011.
TIME’s photo editors bring you the best photos of the past week from the Beltway and beyond.
State of the Union: Handshakes, Hugs and Photo Ops
First Lady Fashion: 17 Inaugural Gowns That Stood the Test of Time
D.C. Horror: Shooting at Navy Yard
9/11: The Photographs That Moved Them Most
Carrying the Weight of Syria, Obama Visits Sweden and Russia
Thousands March on Washington to Honor MLK’s Legacy
