| | | | | Democratic US Senator-elect Doug Jones and his wife Louise greet supporters during his election night gathering in Birmingham, Alabama, Tuesday night. Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images | | | "I Was Right!": Trump tweets that he knew all along the candidate he campaigned and recorded a robocall for would lose
Charles Barkley Says He's Proud of Alabama: Despite the "rednecks" and "ignorant people"
The Watergate Lock is Being Auctioned: Starting bid is $50,000 | | | What the White House is Talking About:
President Trump today makes his final push for tax reform with public remarks scheduled for 3 p.m. from the White House.
What the White House Press Corps is Talking About:
Roy Moore's loss last night and the inner turmoil and finger-pointing inside the West Wing today.
"I Was Right!":
Wait but were you tho? This morning the President tweeted he knew that Moore wasn't going to win, but he supported him anyway. | | Omarosa is Out:
This morning the White House announced that Omarosa Manigault Newman would be leaving the White House, effective January 20, 2018. Newman was in the office of Public Liaison, but has known Trump since his "The Apprentice" years, when she was one of the most high-profile contestants on the reality program. Behind the scenes talk is rife with stories of recent clashes with WH Chief of Staff John Kelly. A source told CNN, "many of [Omarosa's] colleagues are elated by today's news."
Our Daily Melania:
In remarks today at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling -- where she sorted presents with kids for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive -- Melania gave a rare reflection on her role as first lady, saying:
"On a personal note, as my first year as first lady comes to an end, I have had the privilege to witness the spirit and resilience of so many people in our country. After this year's devastating hurricane season, I hope everyone watching at home will consider giving back through programs like Toys for Tots. I've seen people from all over our great nation pitch in to help those who lost everything and I want to challenge people to continue with that giving spirit over Christmas and in the New Year. It is my hope that during this holiday season, people will remember it is not about gifts – it is about family, service, and gratitude. We must continue to look out for, and help each other."
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Scott Baio Was White House:
Last night at one of two holiday receptions at the White House hosted by Trump and the first lady, Scott Baio had a quick turn at the podium, according to a party guest. Of the 200 or so guests, only 10-15 were invited up by POTUS and FLOTUS to tour the private residence -- Baio among them. | | Credit: @scottbaio/Twitter
Karen Pence is Mom in Her Holiday Sweater:
I do love a Christmas cardigan. Here's Karen Pence visiting with sick children yesterday at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, wearing a sweater with trees on it, and doing so unironically. | | | Credit: @secondlady/Twitter | | What Washington is Talking About:
Repubs are rushing to finish a tax bill before their narrow majority gets even narrower when Doug Jones takes office. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee and Donald Trump Jr. is testifying again before a closed session of the Senate Intel Committee.
What America is Talking About:
Wondering if there's a Destiny's Child reunion in the works.
(Exit) Poll of the Day:
Black voters, especially black women, overwhelmingly voted for Jones yesterday, our Sophie Tatum wrote here. CNN exit poll data found 98% of black women and 93% of black men voted for Jones. | | Credit: CNN
Alabama's Front Pages This Morning:
Banner headlines topped Alabama papers, playing up the historic nature of a Dem winning in the deep red state. | | Credit: Montgomery Advertiser, Birmingham News, via Newseum
Charles Barkley Says He's Proud of Alabama:
"I'm just so proud of my state. I love my state, we've got some amazing people here," Barkley told our Jake Tapper last night. "Yeah, we've got a bunch of rednecks and a bunch of ignorant people, but we've got some amazing people here and they rose up today."
Barkley called Roy Moore "an embarrassment" and said Alabama had "been stuck in a time warp for a long time." "This is just a great night for Alabama and for Doug Jones," he said. | | Credit: CNN
What Jones' Soon-to-be Senate Colleagues Said About His Win:
At a press conference this morning, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Jones "deserved to win this race. He is a really fine man." Bernie Sanders said Jones' win was "a victory for justice and decency," Kamala Harris said it was proof "Democrats can win anywhere in 2018," and Kirsten Gillibrand said it was "a victory for showing up, fighting to the end, and standing for what's right." Repubs Lindsey Graham and Jeff Flake also weighed in. Graham blamed Steve Bannon and said Trump got it right from the start (Trump originally backed Moore's opponent in the Repub primary), and Flake, who donated to Jones' campaign, tweeted out just two words: | | Credit: @JeffFlake/Twitter
Al Franken's Replacement:
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton announced today he's naming his lieutenant governor, Tina Smith, to fill Franken's Senate seat. It will be the first time in Minnesota history the state is represented in the US Senate by two women.
The Watergate Lock is Being Auctioned:
The door lock for the DNC headquarters in Suite 600 at the Watergate Office Building -- which was picked by burglars in 1972 and sparked a chain of events that eventually led to Richard Nixon's resignation -- can be yours for a starting bid of $50,000. | | Credit: Nate D. Sanders Auctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Inductees:
The organization today said it will induct Bon Jovi, The Cars, Dire Straits, The Moody Blues and Nina Simone into its 2018 class. | | | | | | |
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