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And draws cartoons. POLITICO’s Chris Frates: Doonesbury artist, lobbyist in spat In a P.S, Trudeau noted that Davis criticized the cartoon in POLITICO on Monday and gave a reporter permission to publish the reply. “Since you’ve chosen to comment to Politico, I’m copying this to Chris Frates, who has my …

Did you find something unusual in your Roll Call this morning? Today’s print edition has a pullout section featuring 64 brackets about–food?? When asked, Roll Call confirmed they’re hosting a “Taste of America” contest with Chef Spike, owner of We, the Pizza and Good Stuff Eatery. The rules are as …

Well deserved. [NY Times] The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is named for one of history’s most distinguished satirists and has, since 1998, been awarded to noteworthy comedians like Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Newhart, Neil Simon and Bill Cosby. But somehow, it just got a little classier: Will Ferrell, the …

In-N-Out Burger makes it to TX [some people cry they’re so happy] Wemple to WaPo [say that 3 times quickly] Cindy McCain won’t be joining the Glenn Beck fan club [ever] Get excited Fairfax, VA [you’ve got bed bugs] Too much detail? [Osama pictures] Congrats to Lauren and Jonathan Grella …

Meet Neda Semnani. She recently took over the Heard on the Hill beat for Roll Call. She was nice enough to answer a few questions for us about her plans for HOH … and Emily Heil’s feet. Photo Courtesy of Tom Williams Q. You’re filling the shoes of a long …

Anderson Cooper gets punked on his own show [funny] Is sitting down killing you? [infographic] Early polls haven’t proved much [in the past] A new look for the Wizards [but not all are smiling] Movie theater on Barracks Row [Church sold] What $1500 gets you in DC [rent] Boehner: Christie …

This has got to be one of the coolest building in DC. Anyone care to disagree? For more of Angela’s images, check out her blog (www.abpan.com) or follow her on twitter (@abpanphoto)

The new red, white and blue Wizards jerseys unveiled today look good. Thank you Ted Leonsis for bringing back that old school Bullets look. Fans of the Wiz Show need the John Wall home jersey and “dc” shorts with the old Bullets hands.

A big thank you to our friends at Express Night Out for this morning’s shout out.  [C-SPAN love] » “IF YOU HAVE YET TO FIGURE OUT that C-SPAN is a dominant new media force, this should help: C-SPAN’s WHCD video featuring President Obama‘s remarks has been viewed on YouTube over …

Downey Palmer dons her crown after being named “best dressed” at a Kentucky Derby party in Georgetown.

Pippa gone wild [we love commoners] Arnold and Maria call it quits [terminated] Hillary gets edited out of infamous picture [cropped] They put her on the teevee box and America watches [Bristol mania] Colleagues react to the Schock [ab] Happy Birthday [Bryant Avondoglio]

Date night for the Obamas [Tosca] John Kerry ain’t buying it [Pakistan knew] Fey brings back Palin [every four years] Metro workers love overtime [rate hikes?] El Centro now open [BYT]

UPDATE: And the winner is…Grassley’s Sweater Vest. Congrats to all that entered and thank you to the readers who voted. The response to the #DCderby twitter contest was overwhelming. Thanks to everyone who participated. Below are the top entries determined by reaction on Twitter. What’s Your Favorite #DCderby Racehorse Name?online …