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White House Hosts Festive Holiday Gatherings for Lawmakers

12/24/2025

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The holiday season in Washington, D.C., features White House events for lawmakers and Cabinet members.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent attended the White House Congressional Ball, hosted by First Lady Melania Trump.
Kathryn Burgum, wife of Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, described their tradition of making Norwegian flatbread, while families also shared midnight Mass and lighting Hanukkah candles.

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The holiday season in Washington, D.C., features White House events for lawmakers and Cabinet members.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent attended the White House Congressional Ball, hosted by First Lady Melania Trump.
Kathryn Burgum, wife of Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, described their tradition of making Norwegian flatbread, while families also shared midnight Mass and lighting Hanukkah candles.