Reliable Source: A lot of GQ magazine’s ‘craziest’ pols are freshmen

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A lot of GQ magazine’s ‘craziest’ pols are freshmen GQ magazine is out with a list of the “20 Craziest Politicians,” and get this: four of them are freshmen members of Congress. Sounds like the incoming crop of newbies is chock full of weird (we’re excited about this possibility). Along with the usual eccentric subjects, like Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Tex.), Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa), … [continued]

Dan Snyder’s daughters are fashion stylists now

Redskins owner Dan Snyder’s teenage daughters aren’t just models (they’ve previously posed in ads for NFL Apparel’s “tween and junior” line) —apparently now they’re fashion stylists, too. The team announced a Friday event at the the Redskins store in Tysons Corner Center where fans “will have the chance to meet” Snyder’s wife, Tanya Snyder, “and be styled by her … [continued]

What it’s really like to attend a White House holiday party

When 1600 Penn. dived into a very digital holiday season this year, the humble brags on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram were virtually unavoidable: “Eggnog in the East Wing! #WHHolidays #NBD.” Are the numerous holiday receptions held at the White House in December just as “awesome!!!” as those twitpics clearly want the rest of us believe? Or is the all-American experience of a lucky few thousand … [continued]

Rita Ora declares love for D.C., and Rep. Frank Pallone celebrates Kwanzaa: Which VIP had the best weekend?

Holiday cheer was on the weekend agenda of some VIPs. Other high-profilers brunched, took part in the “Millions March,” and delivered a college commencement address. Here’s a look at their off-the-clock play: On Friday, Spike Mendelsohn dined for the fifth time at the White House mess hall. President Obama signed the “Top Chef’s” basketball with the inscription, … [continued]