White House balances holiday cheer with urgent political talks this week
The White House is gearing up for a busy week of holiday traditions and political activity. As lawmakers return from Thanksgiving break, key discussions on issues like the Ukraine-Russia war will resume. Meanwhile, seasonal events, including the annual turkey pardon, will take centre stage.
On Monday, First Lady Jill Biden will welcome the arrival of the Blue Room Christmas tree, sourced from Michigan. This marks the start of the White House holiday preparations, with decorations set to be unveiled to the public in December.
The week ahead blends holiday traditions with critical political discussions. The White House will host both ceremonial events and high-level meetings. Lawmakers, meanwhile, face a packed agenda as they reconvene after the Thanksgiving recess.
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