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US: Snowstorm Brings Heavy Snow to D.C. Metro Area

Several inches of snow fell across the D.C. metro region on Sunday, December 14. In western Maryland, 10 inches of snow was reported.

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) introduces members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe at the 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

United States Senator Lisa Murkowski (Republican of Alaska) speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

United States Senator Lisa Murkowski (Republican of Alaska) speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

United States Representative Mary Peltola (Democrat of Alaska) speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This year’s tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) introduces members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe at the 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

United States Senator Lisa Murkowski (Republican of Alaska) speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

United States Senator Dan Sullivan (Republican of Alaska) speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

United States Senator Lisa Murkowski (Republican of Alaska) speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Rose Dunleavy, wifeGovernor Mike Dunleavy (Republican of Alaska) smiles to the audience behind her as Mike Dunleavay calls for applause for her trip to the 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Governor Mike Dunleavy (Republican of Alaska) speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This year’s tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Army band members sit in attendance at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) speaks to 4th grade student Rose Burke, at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. Rose won this year’s Capitol Tree Essay Contest, and will read an essay about the meaning of her state’s tree before turning on its lights. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

United States Senator Dan Sullivan (Republican of Alaska) speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

United States Senator Lisa Murkowski (Republican of Alaska) speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) introduces members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe at the 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

United States Representative Mary Peltola (Democrat of Alaska) speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This year’s tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe perform at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Architect of the Capitol Thomas Austin speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) introduces members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe at the 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) introduces members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe at the 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Governor Mike Dunleavy (Republican of Alaska) speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This year’s tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Chief of the United States Forest Service Randy Moore speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

United States Senator Dan Sullivan (Republican of Alaska) takes a selfie with all participants of the 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Army band members sit in attendance at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

4th grade student Rose Burke reads an essay about the meaning of Christmas trees, at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. Rose won this year’s Capitol Tree Essay Contest, and will read an essay about the meaning of her state’s tree before turning on its lights. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) introduces members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe at the 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

4th grade student Rose Burke reads an essay about the meaning of Christmas trees, at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. Rose won this year’s Capitol Tree Essay Contest, and will read an essay about the meaning of her state’s tree before turning on its lights. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

The sunset over the 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

United States Senator Dan Sullivan (Republican of Alaska) speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) introduces 4th grade student Rose Burke, at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. Rose won this year’s Capitol Tree Essay Contest, and will read an essay about the meaning of her state’s tree before turning on its lights. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

The tree is lit at the 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

The tree is lit at the 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) introduces members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe at the 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) introduces members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe at the 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Chief of the United States Forest Service Randy Moore speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe perform at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) introduces members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe at the 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) introduces 4th grade student Rose Burke, at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. Rose won this year’s Capitol Tree Essay Contest, and will read an essay about the meaning of her state’s tree before turning on its lights. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Governor Mike Dunleavy (Republican of Alaska) speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This year’s tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe get ready to perform at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Chief of the United States Forest Service Randy Moore speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

Chief of the United States Forest Service Randy Moore speaks at 2024 Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on December 3, 2024. This years tree was taken from the Tongass National Forest, in Alaska, and members of the Shtax'heen Kwaan tribe were present in the audience for the event. Photo by Credit: Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: President and First Lady Biden Visit Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

The U.S Capitol dome is seen as President Joe Bidens motorcade drives back to the White House after visiting Children’s National Hospital on December 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The President and First Lady are visiting with patients and family members at Children’s National Hospital ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend. (Photo by Julia Nikhinson/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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US Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

United States Senator Joe Manchin III (Democrat of West Virginia) offers remarks during the Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony on the West Lawn of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Tuesday, November 28, 2023. U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a 63-foot Norway spruce from the Greenbriar Ranger District in the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. The Monongahela National Forest was the first national forest to provide the People’s Tree on behalf of the Forest Service in 1970, and again in 1976. The tree was named “wa’feem’tekwi” by the Shawnee Tribe and means “Bright Star” in Shawnee. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore offers remarks during the Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony on the West Lawn of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Tuesday, November 28, 2023. U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a 63-foot Norway spruce from the Greenbriar Ranger District in the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. The Monongahela National Forest was the first national forest to provide the People’s Tree on behalf of the Forest Service in 1970, and again in 1976. The tree was named “wa’feem’tekwi” by the Shawnee Tribe and means “Bright Star” in Shawnee. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito (Republican of West Virginia) offers remarks during the Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony on the West Lawn of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Tuesday, November 28, 2023. U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a 63-foot Norway spruce from the Greenbriar Ranger District in the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. The Monongahela National Forest was the first national forest to provide the People’s Tree on behalf of the Forest Service in 1970, and again in 1976. The tree was named “wa’feem’tekwi” by the Shawnee Tribe and means “Bright Star” in Shawnee. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito (Republican of West Virginia) offers remarks during the Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony on the West Lawn of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Tuesday, November 28, 2023. U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a 63-foot Norway spruce from the Greenbriar Ranger District in the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. The Monongahela National Forest was the first national forest to provide the People’s Tree on behalf of the Forest Service in 1970, and again in 1976. The tree was named “wa’feem’tekwi” by the Shawnee Tribe and means “Bright Star” in Shawnee. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito (Republican of West Virginia) offers remarks during the Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony on the West Lawn of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Tuesday, November 28, 2023. U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a 63-foot Norway spruce from the Greenbriar Ranger District in the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. The Monongahela National Forest was the first national forest to provide the People’s Tree on behalf of the Forest Service in 1970, and again in 1976. The tree was named “wa’feem’tekwi” by the Shawnee Tribe and means “Bright Star” in Shawnee. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony - Washington

United States Senator Joe Manchin III (Democrat of West Virginia) offers remarks during the Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony on the West Lawn of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Tuesday, November 28, 2023. U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a 63-foot Norway spruce from the Greenbriar Ranger District in the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. The Monongahela National Forest was the first national forest to provide the People’s Tree on behalf of the Forest Service in 1970, and again in 1976. The tree was named “wa’feem’tekwi” by the Shawnee Tribe and means “Bright Star” in Shawnee. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM