Reliable Source: Former Senate leader Bill Frist engaged to Virginia equestrienne Tracy Roberts

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At annual dinner, lawmakers sling barbs, but show media some love This year’s Washington Press Club Foundation’s congressional dinner, an annual event where lawmakers and the journos who cover them throw on nice suits and chuckle at amateur standup comedy acts, had something unusual going for it. Every year, the members of Congress doling out the jokey monologues inevitably conclude their routines with a shout-out to the assembled fourth …  Read full article »

During Hill visit, lawmakers wish Manny Pacquiao luck in Floyd Mayweather fight

Hey, isn’t that… champion boxer/Filipino legislator/actor Manny Pacquiao making the rounds (get it?) on Capitol Hill on Wednesday? The “Pac-man,” in town with a delegation from his home country attending the National Prayer Breakfast, dropped by a few congressional offices, including those of breakfast co-chair Rep. Janice Hahn (D-Calif.) and Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of …  Read full article »

Solidcore, first lady Michelle Obama’s fave, is closing its Adams Morgan location

Sad news for fitness fanatics heading to Solidcore in Adams Morgan for the highly intense workout (and, just maybe, the possibility of a first lady sighting): The studio at 1841 Columbia Road is closing due to a dispute with the building’s landlord. We assume Michelle Obama, who’s been spotted several times getting her sweat on at the AdMo …  Read full article »

Former Senate leader Bill Frist engaged to Virginia equestrienne Tracy Roberts

Former Senate majority leader Bill Frist has moved on after his 2012 divorce. The ex-Republican lawmaker is engaged to equestrienne and farm manager Tracy Roberts, people who know the former senator say. Roberts, 39, and Frist, 62, aren’t keeping their romance under wraps. The pair looked cozy at the annual Alfalfa Dinner in Washington over the weekend, and …  Read full article »