The Political Week in Photos

Hong Kong outlawed a phrase calling for revolution that’s been chanted by thousands of pro-democracy protesters under new Chinese legislation barring secession, terrorism, subversion of state power and collusion with foreign forces.

In the U.S., the coronavirus continues to spread, while President Donald Trump prepares to stage an early Independence Day celebration at Mount Rushmore with thousands of guests who won’t be required to wear masks or socially distance.

These were among the topics of this week’s most compelling political images.