This week in Washington (20 images)

The White House unveiled "The Spirit of America" holiday decorations and impeachment hearings continued on Capitol Hill against President Donald Trump among the highlights for the week of December 2, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

Larry Kudlow, director of the National Economic Council, speaks to the media on Friday after the latest jobs report. "America is working -- and not only is America working, America is getting paid after taxes," he said. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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President Donald Trump participates in a roundtable discussion on small business and red tape reduction at the White House on Friday. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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Trump also discussed the shooting at the U.S. Navy base in Pensacola, Fla., where a gunman killed three people Friday. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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Trump (R), joined by first lady Melania Trump, speaks during the 97th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Ellipse in President's Park near the White House on Thursday. Photo by Oliver Contreras/UPI

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