Republicans and Democrats hold their weekly Senate caucus luncheons at the U.S. Capitol. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address and signs a proclamation designating February 22 as "Angel Family Day," among the highlights of this week in Washington.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel, where Modi spoke at the Knesset in Jerusalem on February 25, 2026.

President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address in front of a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on February 24, 2026. Trump's theme this year was "America at 250: Strong, Prosperous and Respected."

Pedestrians experience heavy snowfall while visiting Times Square in New York City during a major winter storm on February 23, 2026. A major nor'easter arrived Sunday in New York City and the Tri-State Area, bringing blizzard conditions and tropical storm-force wind gusts.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito marks his 66th birthday with Empress Masako and Princess Aiko at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, on February 23, 2026. Naruhito delivered his birthday message and waved to well wishers alongside his family.

Performers take the stage to conclude the 2026 Winter Olympics with the closing ceremony in Verona, Italy, on February 22, 2026. Norway won the most medals with a total of 41, with the United States following at 33.

The White House on Feb. 21 hosted the annual Governors Dinner, which included addresses from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, a performance by award-winning violinist Rusandi Panfili and a meal with ingredients from Massachusetts, Texas and Virginia.

A Catholic priest distributes ashes during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Catherine’s Church in Bethlehem, West Bank, on February 18, 2026. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of fasting, prayer and repentance leading up to Easter.

Families come out to celebrate the first day of the Lunar New Year at the Chinatown Central Plaza Los Angeles, on February 17, 2026.

Muslim people prepare for the start of Ramadan in Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt, on February 17, 2026. Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.

Press gathered to preview Sotheby's "The Greatest School of London Works On View Anywhere" at the Breuer Building in New York City on February 17, 2026.

February is a month marked by milestones -- moments of courage, change, celebration and loss. From Nelson Mandela being released from prison in Africa to the World Trade Center bombing, here's a look at historic moments from February that continue to shape the world we know today.

Presidents Day, a federal holiday, is celebrated on the third Monday of February. It honors those who have served as presidents of the United States. Here's a collection of lighthearted moments featuring America's leaders, including Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

Supporters raised and re-installed an LGBTQ+ pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City on February 12, 2026. The Trump administration had the National Park Service remove it earlier in the week.

NASA successfully launched Crew-12 aboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft and a Falcon 9 rocket as they head towards the International Space Station from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral in Florida on February 13, 2026. The crew are NASA astronauts Commander Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev.

President Donald Trump announces the finalization of rules that revoke the EPA's ability to regulate climate pollution and signs an executive order directing the Defense Department to buy electricity from coal-fired power plants. Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before a House committee, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

Tokyo celebrates National Foundation Day with a parade near the Meiji Shrine on February 11, 2026. The public holiday marks the founding of Japan and the ascension of its first emperor, Emperor Jimmu, in 660 BC.

Performers take the stage to kick off the 2026 Winter Olympics with the Opening Ceremony in in Milan, Italy, on February 6, 2026. The Winter Olympics run through February 22.

Justice Department officials announce that the FBI has arrested Zubayr al-Bakoush, a suspect in 2012 attack on the U.S. Embassy in Benghazi. President Donald Trump announces a website for purchasing discounted prescriptions, signs a funding bill to end the partial government shutdown and announces creation of a critical minerals reserve, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

Protesting large-scale layoffs, Washington Post Newspaper Guild members rallied outside the company's office building in Washington on February 5, 2026. The Post, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, laid off one-third of its workforce this week as it scales back its news coverage.