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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit was the occasion for some memorable moments in Washington this week.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit was the occasion for some memorable moments in Washington this week.

President Joe Biden mistakenly placed his hand on his heart for the Indian national anthem, “Squad” Democrats boycotted Modi’s congressional speech, and Hunter Biden showed up at the White House state dinner after facing federal criminal charges.

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Beyond the controversy, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) found Modi’s joint address to Congress on Thursday a reason to unite happily. Manchin, 75, gave Pelosi, 83, a warm embrace in the House chamber and a kiss on the cheek.

Here’s a look at scenes from Washington during the week of June 19, 2023, captured by Washington Examiner photographer Graeme Jennings.

Manchin and Pelosi get close on House floor

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) kisses former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on the House chamber floor, shortly before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's joint address to Congress. Manchin is flirting with a third-party run for the White House in 2024.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) kisses former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on the House chamber floor, shortly before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s joint address to Congress. Manchin is flirting with a third-party run for the White House in 2024.
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‘Squad’ Democrats boycott Modi address to Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, addresses a joint meeting in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill, Thursday, on June 22, 2023. Many progressive Democrats boycotted Modi's address, citing human rights concerns in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, addresses a joint meeting in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill, Thursday, on June 22, 2023. Many progressive Democrats boycotted Modi’s address, citing human rights concerns in India
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Republicans and Democrats attack special counsel John Durham during House testimony

Special Counsel John Durham testifies before the House Judiciary Committee, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, on Capitol Hill. Durham recently completed his report on the FBI's investigation into former President Trump's 2016 campaign.
Special Counsel John Durham testifies before the House Judiciary Committee, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, on Capitol Hill. Durham recently completed his report on the FBI’s investigation into former President Trump’s 2016 campaign.
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Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC) questions Special Counsel John Durham during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, on Capitol Hill. Durham recently completed his report on the FBI's investigation of former President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.
Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC) questions Special Counsel John Durham during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, on Capitol Hill. Durham recently completed his report on the FBI’s investigation of former President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign.
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Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is booed for bad-mouthing former President Donald Trump

Republican presidential candidate and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivers remarks at the Faith and Freedom Road to Majority conference at the Washington Hilton on June 23, 2023, in Washington, DC. Christie was booed by participants when he criticized former President Donald Trump during his address.
Republican presidential candidate and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivers remarks at the Faith and Freedom Road to Majority conference at the Washington Hilton on June 23, 2023, in Washington, DC. Christie was booed by participants when he criticized former President Donald Trump during his address.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis avoids mentioning Trump at Christian conservative conference

Ron DeSantis, GOP governor of Florida, arrives during the Road to Majority's Faith and Freedom policy conference in Washington, DC, on Friday, June 23, 2023.
Ron DeSantis, GOP governor of Florida, arrives during the Road to Majority’s Faith and Freedom policy conference in Washington, DC, on Friday, June 23, 2023.
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Fed Chairman Jerome Powell tells Congress to expect future interest rate hikes

Jerome Powell, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, answers questions during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Thursday, June 22, 2023. Powell said Fed policymakers "expect that it will be appropriate to raise interest rates somewhat further by the end of the year."
Jerome Powell, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, answers questions during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Thursday, June 22, 2023. Powell said Fed policymakers “expect that it will be appropriate to raise interest rates somewhat further by the end of the year.”
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Stamp of civil rights leader John Lewis unveiled at Capitol

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, along with members of Congress and staff, unveils a stamp at a ceremony in honor of the late congressman and civil rights activist John R. Lewis, in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol on June 21, 2023, in Washington, DC. Lewis spent more than 30 years in Congress and passed away in July 2020 from pancreatic cancer.
U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, along with members of Congress and staff, unveils a stamp at a ceremony in honor of the late congressman and civil rights activist John R. Lewis, in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol on June 21, 2023, in Washington, DC. Lewis spent more than 30 years in Congress and passed away in July 2020 from pancreatic cancer.
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