From our friends at Cloture Club The background on August recess. Cloture Detective: August Recess Dear Cloture Detective, With it being June and I’m already expecting a crazy summer with the Appropriations bills and the debt ceiling debate, I’m already looking forward to August Recess.  This got me thinking about …

Anti-spenders spend [Freshmen] That’s one way to write a headline [Fishbowl] Ochocinco tweets advice for Rep. Weiner [truth] Man chooses beer over wife [kiss cam] Jell-O wrestling [tonight]

Here’s an image of the Supreme Court at sunrise. Even at 5:45 in the morning, the Capitol Police are always there to say “Hi” For more of Angela’s images, check out her blog (www.abpan.com) or follow her on twitter (@abpanphoto)

Spirit Airlines lets it all hang out.

In a city where it seems everyone is from somewhere else, local residents and groups have banded together to form Red4Joplin to raise funds and support the residents of Joplin, Missouri affected by the devastating tornados of May 22, 2011. On June 13, 2011, DC area Joplin natives Kiki L’Italien …

Twitter tears [poor fella] Bootycandy [We Love DC] We know who’s losing the social media challenge [but who’s winning?] 100K dead menhaden [beach side] Walmart to the rescue [in DC]

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2011 STAFF GUIDANCE: President Obama to Honor BCS Champions Auburn University at White House WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, June 8, at 3:00 p.m. ET, President Obama will welcome Auburn University’s football team to the White House to honor the …

Kristie Greco, former communications director for Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn, D-S.C., dons a new NASCAR hat that she received with other southern inspired gifts at her going away party in Northwest, Saturday. Greco will be moving to Charlotte, NC, where she landed the job as communications director for the …

Party like it’s 1776

Rep. Barney doesn’t like Kramer [strange] I won’t do jail time [plea deal for John?] Pepco blames a squirrel [really?] Let them dance [Jefferson Memorial] Palin on history [teach] Redskins ripping seats out [supply vs. demand]

@stackiii leaving CATO for CraftDC, Mullen and Williams made the jump, CQ-Roll Call survived NoMaGeddon 2011, looking for a PR job?, Patrick Reis is keeping it down low and stacking cheese , Lou Cannon celebrated a birthday, Rep. Weiner released his first music video, we hope to see you next …

A couple weeks ago, we rolled out our latest feature, Outside DC.  Our thought was this: Washingtonians are from everywhere. The makeup of DC’s population ebbs and flows with political administrations, college enrollment, and time. Each and every one of us arrives in Washington with our histories – and our …

This little gem just made its way to our inbox.  For Anthony Weiner, who officially had the “Worst Week Ever,” it’s deserving and hilarious.

Big day for John Edwards [indictment] Jon Stewart kills it [pizza rant] VT rejoices [high five] Metro doesn’t drive itself [which is probably good] Blago admits he’s a liar [smarty]

Tommy McFly, Washington DC’s hottest DJ, is taking his talents to the morning. Starting on June 20th, McFly will begin hosting FRESH FM’s first ever morning show. “This morning show is literally the opportunity of a lifetime. I can’t tell you how blessed I am to be the first morning …