| | | | | President Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan leave Thursday after meeting with the House Republican Conference. Credit: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images | | | A Senate Committee Asked J-Kush for Some Documents He Didn't Turn In: Two top Judiciary Committee members want documents about WikiLeaks and Michael Flynn
The Photog Behind That Louise Linton Pic: "I had a feeling that this would take off"
The Navy's NSFW Sky Message: Warning, it's an image some readers may consider offensive | | | | Kate Bennett is off. Her section will return next week. | | What Washington is Talking About:
The House passed Republicans' tax reform plan 227-205, with 13 Repubs voting against it.
What America is Talking About:
Tesla announced a new version of its sports car and a semi-truck.
Poll of the Day:
Alabama Dem Doug Jones has opened an eight-point lead in the Senate race there against embattled Roy Moore, according to a Fox News poll. In a race like this, though, you have to wonder about response bias; How many respondents will vote for Moore but don't feel comfortable telling a pollster that at this point?
A Senate Committee Asked J-Kush for Some Documents He Didn't Turn In:
Senate Judiciary Committee chair Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and ranking member Sen. Dianne Feinstein sent a letter asking for missing docs from Jared Kushner. Among them, communications he received about WikiLeaks and Michael Flynn.
Trump Tweets on Franken:
No. of tweets on allegations against Republican Roy Moore: 0
No. of tweets on allegations against Democrat Al Franken: 2 | | Credit: @realDonaldTrump/Twitter
Gillibrand Thinks Bill Clinton Should Have Resigned Over Lewinsky:
Dem Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who holds the Senate seat once held by Hillary Clinton, said she thinks Bill Clinton should have resigned the presidency following the Monica Lewinsky affair. "I think that is the appropriate response," she told The New York Times. Combative Clinton aide Philippe Reines had this to say when he tweeted the story. 👇👇👇 | | Credit: @PhilippeReines/Twitter
The Photog Behind That Louise Linton Money Photo Speaks Out on Her Iconic Pic:
AP photographer Jacquelyn Martin said she didn't expect to get a photo quite like the one she shot. She told The New York Times:
"Once I was there and Mnuchin gestured for Linton to come over and be in the photo op, then I knew for sure this image would get some interest. Based on their history and previous images that have been put out there — I had a feeling that this would take off. There is something about this couple that people are just fascinated by. There was added visual interest in the dynamic of the couple, and her outfit — including the full-length leather gloves she was wearing. Her direct gaze at the camera and the touch of her gloved hand on his as they hold a sheet of money together seems to have struck a chord with many viewers."
The Bible Museum is Open:
The 430,000-square-foot, eight-story, $500 million Museum of the Bible opens today in Washington. Admission is free, although a $15 donation is suggested. There's an exhibit on "Amazing Grace." There are adjacent exhibits on how the Bible was used to justify slavery in the US and how it was used in support of abolition. And there are scraps of parchment some believe are pieces of the Dead Sea Scrolls, while others are skeptical (our Daniel Burke broke down the debate here).
Last night, it held a grand-opening, black-tie gala at the Trump International. Tables cost $50,000 a pop. Museum Vice President Steven Bickley said during a tour last week that the gala location was a matter of convenience and not a political statement. "We looked at several places to accommodate our numbers, and that was the only place available for our date," he said, per The Washington Post. | | Credit: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
NYT Opinion Contributor Jay-Z:
Jay-Z published an op-ed today in support of Meek Mill, the rapper who was sentenced to two to four years for violating his probation. Jay called probation a "trap" and wrote:
"Meek was around 19 when he was convicted on charges relating to drug and gun possession, and he served an eight-month sentence. Now he's 30, so he has been on probation for basically his entire adult life. For about a decade, he's been stalked by a system that considers the slightest infraction a justification for locking him back inside."
Sky Art Sighting:
Oh, boy. So, the Navy has taken responsibility for some obscene sky writing that appeared over Okanogan County in Washington state. KREM viewers sent in their shots of the NSFW image they saw written in the sky for a story published today. | | Credit: via KREM
Naval officials responded in a statement saying they hold their aircrew "to the highest standards and we find this absolutely unacceptable."
Street Art Sighting:
Street artist Lushsux's latest work: an image of Joe Biden getting a little close to a female anime character posted on Instagram. No word on where it's located. | | Credit: @lushsux/Instagram
If you're out of town next week, do me a favor and keep your eyes peeled for political street art, signs or stickers wherever you head. I'll be out all next week. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Send your political street art pics to me at coverlinehunter@cnn.com, tweet me @hunterschwarz or tag @cnncoverline on Instagram. | | | | | | |
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