OverHeard in DC
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The vibes around the #DMV #DC #Overheard Politics from all sides, Random #History thrown in so we don't forget. Be nice...or sarcastic. 📚
It's been about 357 days since the National Guard deployment began in Washington, D.C. on August 12, 2025 at a cost of approximately $3 million per day with no measurable impact on violent crime. The over 5,000 active personnel are scheduled to stay through January 20, 2029 (Inauguration Day).
"We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born... Usha & the baby are happy & healthy, & our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother." JD Vance, announcing the 1st birth since Schuyler Colfax Jr, serving under Grant, & wife Ellen had son, Schuyler III, in 1870
US Rep Sylvester Turner (D-Houston, TX) died March 5, 2025. MAGA TX Gov Greg Abbott did not call for a special election to replace him until Nov 2025, 244 days later. Then there was a run off. It was 332 days from Turner's death until Christian Menefee, was sworn into office on Feb 2, 2026.
Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican senator, former presidential candidate and most recently a hawkish advocate of the war on Iran, has died, his office said early Sunday morning. He was 71.
“Today was not the day to lose, just to be honest...It is America 250, so there’s that added celebration — extra eyes on us." For the 12th time, Miki Sudo wins 4th of July Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest with gut-busting 38.75 total on Coney Island, NY. #FOJ
So, are you saying some sexual predators are ok, Jimmy? #JimmyKimmel #MikeTyson
“Having a baby is a bet on the future...And almost everywhere in the world — and the world is richer and richer and richer statistically than it’s ever been — people have decided actually babies are kind of an inconvenience.” Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse
“Wow, OK.” Pope Leo in response to a palm-sized crystal football. The Pope presented Secretary of state Marco Rubio with an olive branch encased in wood and emblazoned with the pontificate’s coat of arms, describing it as “the plant of peace.”
Virginia homeowners can build accessory dwelling units (ADU) on their property. SB531 becsme law, cutting red tape that had prevented property owners from making full use of their land. The new law, requires localities to permit ADUs in single-family zoning districts and caps permit fees at $500.
In fairness, they look an awful lot alike... Australian flags were mistakenly displayed in Washington, D.C., ahead of King Charles' state visit
"I am deeply honored to step into the role of Acting Sec of the Navy...I want to assure you that our mission remains absolute and unchanged...we will maximize the resources, lethality, and capability of the Department of the Navy..." Hung Cao, ACTING SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
"I'm about ready to have a baby any minute." White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt bid farewell to reporters as she goes on maternity leave. Leavitt’s departure is expected to be temporary. Until then, a rotating lineup will tend the podium.
We sincerely hope the elephants were not inconvenienced in the trampling of such a despicable person...
"Vance doesn’t know what the hell he’s doing. Steve Witkoff, the president’s golf buddy, is no diplomat. The president’s son-in-law can’t negotiate anything except a deal w/ crypto leaders in the Middle East that’s going to enrich himself. These people don’t know what they’re doing..." Emily Horne
"I don’t know any Catholic in the US...who does not have strong feelings...They include not only President Trump’s initial disrespectful Truth Social post about the Holy Father, but also VP Vance’s similarly disrespectful comments about Pope Leo having to be “careful” when he speaks about theology.
"ICE achieved a record number of removals in the 1st year of this Administration, despite unprecedented challenges". Border tsar Tom Homan praised Todd Lyons, the acting director of US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (#ICE), who will leave his post after 31 May to join the private sector.
Imagine your state's Lt. Gov is so controversial that you can't even deploy him to represent you at a school. #INGov
“Liberal men aren’t attractive.” Podcast host Katie Miller and Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) dueled online over the looks of her husband, White House deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller. The internet had thoughts....
"I think it's very, very important for the pope to be careful when he talks about matters of theology ... If you’re going to opine...you’ve got to make sure it’s anchored in the truth." JD Vance unironically criticized Pope Leo XIV for not knowing enough theology at a Turning Point conference
"Every member in Congress knows not to let any young staffer around Swalwell or Matt Gaetz, it's not a secret there." Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy confirming rumors of Eric Swalwell's alleged behavior swirled around Washington for years and he turned a blind eye
“I love the Catholic Church… I just wish they’d stick to fixing the Church & stay out of politics. I wish they'd sit down with me & hear my experiences the last 40 yrs. Maybe they'd understand why a secure border saves lives." Border Czar Tom Homan critizing Pope Leo on US immigration enforcement