This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Subramoney Iyer, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide made or published by The Associated Press in the past week.

Competing budget resolutions, more Cabinet confirmations, federal employee protests and a lost Super Bowl bet highlighted this Valentine’s Day week on Capitol Hill. CQ Roll Call photojournalists were there to capture the action.

CNBC's Contessa Brewer looks ahead to what are likely to be next week's top business and financial stories.