DC hits peak cherry blossom bloom: Washington Photos of the Week

Tourists flocked to Washington, D.C., this week for the National Cherry Blossom Festival as the Yoshino cherry trees around the Tidal Basin hit peak bloom.

The trees were a present from the Japanese men and were planted in 1912. Since then, the district’s pale blooms have signaled the beginning of flower. The celebration continues through April 16.

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Legislators grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on Capitol Hill about the social marketing platform’s potential threats to national security. The Parents Bill of Rights Act’s passing was also criticized by House Democrats, who branded it a form of repression and authoritarianism. In addition to the House Freedom Caucus’ demands for spending cuts as a prerequisite for raising the balance limits, Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified.

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Here are some Washington Examiner shooter Graeme Jennings’ images from the week of March 20, 2023.

DC cherry blossoms hit peak bloom on Thursday

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The Parents Bill of Rights Act, which was approved by the GOP-led House, is criticized by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries( D-NY ).

Conservatives in Congress get ready for a fight over spending and mortgage ceiling.