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Democrat snarks at Mark Sanford's swearing-in
Nikki Schwab
Updated: Thu, May 16, 2013
"Joe Wilson introducing Mark Sanford to the House of Representatives. #strangerthanfiction." - What Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., tweeted as Rep. Joe "You lie!" Wilson, R-S.C., introduced former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford at his swearing-in ceremony Wednesday evening on the floor of the...
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Christine Quinn shares wedding dress woes with Vogue
Nikki Schwab
Updated: Wed, May 15, 2013
New York mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn is the latest lady in politics to get a Vogue spread, appearing in the magazine's June issue holding a cup of Dunkin' Donuts joe. Vogue being Vogue, the mag published a part of Quinn's forthcoming memoir, "With Patience and Fortitude," detailing the...
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz shares hair secrets
Nikki Schwab
Updated: Wed, May 15, 2013
This week, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., used Twitter to reveal what she uses to keep her curly mane perky. For those curious, she starts with Curls Rock Curl Amplifier Creme or Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding. Next she uses Frizz-Ease mousse and tops it off with some Argan oil. The...
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Sen. Mary Landrieu and Wendie Malick scare with horse horrors
Nikki Schwab
Updated: Wed, May 15, 2013
As if the topic of horse slaughter wasn't already unappetizing enough, during Wednesday's Horses on the Hill Day, Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., detailed a recent accident in which 30 horses were trapped in a tractor-trailer fire and killed on their way to a Canadian slaughterhouse. "Thirty...
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'How I Met Your Mother' actor calls lobbying Congress 'super depressing'
Nikki Schwab
Updated: Tue, May 14, 2013
Even though his show, "How I Met Your Mother," was revealing a major new character during Monday night's season finale, actor Josh Radnor wasn't watching. Radnor, who plays Ted Mosby on the CBS sitcom, was instead in Washington, discussing his Jewish faith, among other things, at Sixth & I...
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Montana State Society having a ball with Rocky Mountain Oysters
Nikki Schwab
Updated: Tue, May 14, 2013
Well, it's that time of the year again, folks. It's time for the members of the Montana State Society to throw their annual celebration of their regional delicacy -- Rocky Mountain oysters, otherwise known as bull calf testicles. This Saturday, the group is hosting its ninth annual Testicle...
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Bill Nye and 'Mohawk Guy' team up to promote planetary exploration
Nikki Schwab
Updated: Mon, May 13, 2013
On Tuesday, Capitol Hill is going to be invaded by a bow tie enthusiast and a man with a mohawk, as Bill Nye the Science Guy and NASA's walking meme Bobak Ferdowsi make an appearance to plead to keep money in place for planetary exploration. Over a boxed lunch hosted by the Planetary Society,...
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Mark Sanford hits the Hill this week
Nikki Schwab
Published: Mon, May 13, 2013
For a glimpse of Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor turned brand-new congressman, head to the Hill on Wednesday. We hear that's when the Republican lawmaker will be sworn in. In keeping with tradition, Sanford will be sworn in on the House floor, followed by a ceremonial...
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Chris Christie buzzes Mika Brzezinski during event to talk Lap-Band surgery
Nikki Schwab
Published: Sun, May 12, 2013
Usually when a cellphone goes off in the middle of an event, it is met with disdain by those hosting it. But not on Thursday night at Politico's Playbook Cocktails discussion at the Mayflower Hotel. Politico's Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei were interviewing "Morning Joe" hosts Mika Brzezinski and...
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Buzz Aldrin doesn't curse at the moon
Nikki Schwab
Published: Sun, May 12, 2013
So what's it really like for astronaut Buzz Aldrin to gaze at the moon? "I don't curse at it," the 83-year-old said, referring to his cameo several years ago on the television show "30 Rock," where he yelled "I walked on your face" to the moon with Tina Fey. "Well, [I have] a little difficulty...
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