Photos of the Week: Holiday prep, Macron visit and lion cubs

Protesters hold up blank papers and chant slogans as they march in protest in Beijing
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First responders work to rescue aircraft passengers after the small plane crashed and became stuck in live power lines
First responders work to rescue aircraft passengers after a small plane crashed and became stuck in live power lines on Nov. 28 in Gaithersburg, Md. Both occupants were successfully rescued. Associated Press/Tom Brenner
The President’s Own Marine Band plays music
The “President’s Own” Marine Band plays during a press preview of the holiday decorations at the White House on Nov. 28. Greg Nash
Earth and its moon are seen from NASA's Orion spacecraft
A pitch invader runs across the field with a rainbow flag during the World Cup
A pitch invader runs across the field with a rainbow flag during the World Cup group H soccer match between Portugal and Uruguay, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Nov. 28. Associated Press/Abbie Parr
A Capitol gingerbread house is prepared by members of Sodexo
A Capitol gingerbread house is prepared by members of Sodexo as Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) returns from a meeting at the White House on Nov. 29. Greg Nash
Christian Pulisic of the United States scores the winning goal past Iran’s goalkeeper
Christian Pulisic of the United States scores the winning goal past Iran’s goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand on Tuesday in a match that moved the United States past the World Cup’s group stage. Associated Press/Manu Fernandez
The Capitol Christmas Tree is lit following a ceremony
The Capitol Christmas tree, a 78-foot red spruce from Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina, is lit for the first time following a ceremony on Nov. 29. Greg Nash
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) interrupts Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) during a press conference
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) interrupts Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) during a press conference on Nov. 29 following the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act. Greg Nash
Three lion cubs play at the Wildcat Santuary
This photo provided by the International Fund for Animal Welfare shows lion cubs at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minn., on Nov. 30. Four lion cubs that were orphaned during the war in Ukraine have arrived safely at a Minnesota animal sanctuary that has pledged to provide them a permanent home. Julia Comes/IFAW via AP
A man looks on as lava erupts from the Mauna Loa volcano
A man looks on as lava erupts from the Mauna Loa volcano on Nov. 30 near Hilo, Hawaii. Associated Press/Gregroy Bull
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) arrives for a House Democratic Caucus meeting
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) arrives on Nov. 30 for a House Democratic Caucus meeting and leadership election for the 118th session of Congress. Greg Nash
National Weather Service members survey damage in Flatwood, Ala.
National Weather Service members survey damage on Nov. 30 in Flatwood, Ala., following a severe storm the day before. Two people were killed in the Flatwood community, just north of the city of Montgomery. Associated Press/Butch Dill
People stand in queue to cast their votes in Wadhwan, India
The Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp perform during an arrival ceremony
The Army’s Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp perform during an arrival ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron on the South Lawn of the White House on Dec. 1. Greg Nash
French first lady Brigitte Macron, French President Emmanuel Macron, President Biden and first lady Jill Biden wave to spectators
French first lady Brigitte Macron, French President Emmanuel Macron, President Biden and first lady Jill Biden wave to spectators following an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on Dec. 1. Greg Nash
French President Emmanuel Macron and Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) shake hands
French President Emmanuel Macron and Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) shake hands as they participate in a photo-op prior to their meeting at the Capitol on Dec. 1. Greg Nash
President Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron exchange toasts
President Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron exchange toasts during a state dinner in honor of the French president at the White House on Dec. 1. Chris Kleponis/UPI Photo
Rep.-elect Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) embraces Rep.-elect Max Miller (R-Ohio)
Rep.-elect Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) embraces Rep.-elect Max Miller (R-Ohio), who selected first in the Dec. 2 new member room lottery for the 118th session of Congress. Greg Nash

Photos curated by: Greg Nash, Madeline Monroe and Valerie Morris

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