The California State Capitol tree is lit with a ceremony held inside the Capitol Rotunda, hosted by Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom.

The Justice Department secretly obtained phone records from two members of Congress and 43 staffers – including Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI – during sweeping leak investigations during Trump’s first term, according to a watchdog report released Tuesday.

The tree – a 24-foot Douglas Fir from Crystal Spring Tree Farm in Carbon County – was brought into the capitol two weeks ago. Crews from the Pennsylvania Department of General Services decorated the conifer with 1,250 lights and over 700 ornaments made by pre-kindergarten students.

Troy community members kicked off the holidays with their annual Christmas Tree Lighting event, which took place on Dec. 6 at the south entrance of City Hall on 500 W. Big Beaver Road.

Put on your mittens and grab some hot chocolate and cookies before settling in to watch the Mifflintown Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday night. An old-fashioned celebration at the Mifflintown Walking Bridge is the perfect way to get into the holly jolly spirit this season in Juniata County.

Visit the Conference House Museum and take in the beautifully decorated house for the holiday season. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to learn about this historic Staten Island landmark. An invaluable relic in America’s history, the Conference House was the site of a 1776 peace conference which attempted to end the Revolutionary War.

Tree Lighting Ceremony featured choirs, a reading from Luke, and hot cocoa, emphasizing community and holiday spirit.

California State Capitol Tree lighting ceremony took place on Wednesday. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday he’s “doing everything” he can to try to pass legislation that would enact some Social Security before Congress ushers in a new class next month.