WEX Wakeup: Rosalynn Carter laid to rest ; National Christmas Tree knocked over by strong winds

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A New York Republican jump-started the process to expel his embattled colleague, Rep. George Santos (R-NY), from the House, teeing up a likely vote on Thursday. Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY) noticed a motion to expel Santos as privileged on Tuesday night, which means the House will now have two legislative days to take a vote. The resolution was originally filed by House Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest (R-MS) nearly two weeks ago, but D'Esposito's move to expedite the process comes hours after two House Democrats filed their own privileged resolution to oust Santos.

Former President Jimmy Carter emerged from hospice care on Tuesday to pay tribute to his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter. The former first lady's tribute service was held in Atlanta, and Carter made the 150-mile journey from his hometown of Plains, Georgia, to be there for her.

Strong winds knocked over the National Christmas Tree near the Ellipse at the White House on Tuesday afternoon. The evergreen tree, located in the northeast quadrant of the Ellipse near the White House, has been erected and decorated as a Christmas tree every year since 1923. The winds knocked this year's tree over just two days before the planned lighting ceremony on Thursday, which is due to be attended by President Joe Biden.
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