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The only thing missing was a literal mic drop.
Dance Team Forced From Seattle Show Because Uniforms Were Offensive—They Depicted the American Flag
I’m guessing there wouldn’t have been a problem if the team wore Palestinian flags.
Biden Presser Goes Awry: Loses List of Who to Call on, Tells Whoppers, Forgets What Century He's In
"Elect me, I'm in the 20th Century," he said. If he's not even in this century, that's another great reason not to vote for him.
Today on Capitol Hill...
It's another busy day on the Hill, Thursday. Hearings set include:
White House What's Up
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is still in town and President Joe Biden is set to have a trilateral meeting with him and with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines. (No word yet on the status of cheat sheets.)
Full Court Press...
Expect more filings and rulings involving the Manhattan criminal case against former President Donald Trump. It's currently set to start trial on Monday, and the paper's flying fast and furious.
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Trump's Legal Team to Sue Judge, Seek Trial Delay in Manhattan 'Hush Money' Case
Trump's Lawyers File Third Appellate Motion Ahead of 'Hush Money' Trial
Speaking of Trump, I think I've figured out a winning campaign strategy for him: Visit popular fast-food restaurants in battleground states. Buy the folks some milkshakes, shoot the breeze, and pose for lots of selfies. Maybe overly simplistic, but visits like the one he made Wednesday to Chick-fil-A in Atlanta highlight his ability to connect with people. The more he does that, the harder it is for the left to demonize him — not that they'll ever stop trying.
And a bonus funny because Roxanne Hoge is a national treasure, and today's her husband's birthday.