While COVID cases are declining in *all* regions, COVID deaths are 6x higher in the reddest tenth of the U.S. than the bluest tenth.
49-47: Senate confirms Serena Murillo, giving Biden one more lifetime federal judicial confirmation than Trump.
366-34-1: House passes a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown and fund the government for three months.
Rep. Mark Alford performs "'Twas 5 Days Before Christmas" on the House floor to recap the government funding showdown.
President Biden makes a new friend during a visit to Children’s National Hospital.
