Last night’s congressional baseball game outdrew the MLB games yesterday in Cleveland, Minnesota, Detroit, and Chicago. More than 20,000 tickets were sold for the annual charity event, raising more than $1 million for area charities. Dems won the game 11-2. Meanwhile, Congressman Steve Scalise (R-LA) is better but remains in critical condition. We’re wishing him a speedy recovery. For those waiting for the repeal of Obamacare, keep waiting. Doesn’t look like they will make their July 4th deadline. Oh yeah -- VP Mike Pence is not trying to catch a case. Homeboy lawyered up. Pence has retained as his personal lawyer Richard Cullen, a former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia to guide him through the various investigations encircling the White House. The craziest thing? MSNBC reports that Cullen is James Comey's daughter's godfather. Too. Much. Drama! This week has felt like a month! The House and Senate are out today. We all deserve a breather. Who’s having a long liquid lunch and where? You never know. The Beat DC may show up and pick up your tab! We appreciate our readers! Here’s what we’ve got for the weekend read:
- Congressmen Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and James Clyburn (D-SC) want to step up security measures after the shooting.
- Barack Obama awards Jay Z. But the big question remains -- did Bey have the twins or not?!
- Trump appoints a woman of color to lead HUD's largest region. Imagine how dope this news might be if she were actually qualified.
- Friends of the Latino Museum gets some star power from actress Diane Guerrero.
- Trump's hands might go where they don't belong but he won't be touching DACA -- for now.
- A message from Planned Parenthood.
- Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA) has returned from a CoDel and is ready to champion humanitarian aid to Sudan and Uganda.
- Obama lawyer joins DC law firm.
- Looking for a j-o-b? We've got a couple for you below and on our website!
- Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduces medical marijuana legislation.
- Deep in the sunken place, Dennis Rodman gifts The Art of the Deal to North Korea's leader.
- It's decision time for SCOTUS and the travel ban.
- Black Lives Matter sues Chicago.
- Ebony Magazine -- you're embarrassing us.