The president is stealing affordable, good municipal golf from the people of D.C just because he feels like getting his grubby hands on it. Pretty pathetic.
Towards the end of my internship, he smiled and pulled me to the side to ask who I worked for and what my name was. It was a small gesture, but it meant a lot to me. We’re losing a good one far too soon.
Extended interview: Former Nebraska senator Ben Sasse has metastatic pancreatic cancer. He spoke with 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley about where America has been and where it could still go.
He’s clearly touched so many and continues to do so, but he’s an anecdote. When I was a Senate intern, my schedule would take me past Sen. Sasse on a weekly basis. By the fourth or fifth time, he’d look at me and smile warmly, clearly recognizing me.
Tonight is the 251st anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride.
If he were to make the same journey from Boston to Lexington today, he could stop at 7 Dunkin locations. (via Reddit)
On Masters Sunday, I take a few swings on East Potomac golf course — one of three public courses in DC that Trump wants to takeover.
Golf group says his move would jack up fees and has halted reno projects.
Trump also using course as a dumping ground for debris from East Wing.
Proud to read @SenAngusKing’s words on the real heart of the “SAVE America” Act…it’s just another way to suppress voters and the true will of the people. https://t.co/7BQAKSafch
Today, Frances Perkins is being inducted into the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame.
Her policies were brilliant, ambitious, and changed millions of lives. Let's remember her legacy as we fight for Medicare for All and an end to poverty in America.
This is sad. I know as a politician these companies are going to spend a billion dollars against me for saying it but 🤷🏽♀️
Pervasive gambling is not good for society. It turns life into a casino, traps people in addiction & debt, surges domestic violence, and fosters manipulation.