Go Home Already: 'Tis the Season

>> Both the White House Christmas Tree and the Capitol Christmas Tree arrived in Washington today.

>> D.C. fire officials are warning people not to overload electrical circuits in their homes this holiday season in the wake of a fatal garage fire over the weekend. [WTOP]

>> Vice President Dick Cheney experienced an irregular heartbeat Monday and will be heading to George Washington University Hospital to have it checked out -- in case you end up wondering why traffic around Foggy Bottom is screwed up. [NBC4]

>> Rep. Bob Filner entered a so-called Alford plea in Loudoun County on charges that he assaulted a United Airlines baggage employee at Dulles International Airport. The plea means he did not admit guilt, but acknowledged sufficient evidence exists for a conviction. [AP via Examiner]

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