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POLITICO’s David Rogers, Jake Sherman & Carrie Budoff Brown: Under pressure from right, Boehner nixes $4T debt deal Whatever deal is made, time is running out. Sunday’s meeting with House leaders — including top Democrats and Republicans in both chambers — is just 23 days before the nation can no …

Vice President Biden is adding fans on Twitter at a Charlie Sheen-esque pace, meet the city’s best intern, RH needs to hang his own shingle, Pete Snyder came in second in the annual Nantucket pie eating contest, Sergio Rodriguera, Jr. took his talents to the Capitol building for Majority Leader …

Don’t miss out on the chance to witness an only-in-DC moment this Sunday, July 10, when fifteen spectacular young women take the stage for the chance to be crowned Miss District of Columbia 2011. Among the contestants vying for the crown will be three Congressional staffers and two White House …

Anna’s friends and Roll Call colleagues sent her off with a royal goodbye at Johnny’s Half Shell yesterday. Photo by Anne Brady

What does this mean for the ethanol lobby? Field of Dreams 2: NFL Lockout with Taylor Lautner from Taylor Lautner

Man, all of this “let’s cancel recess” nonsense really has some people stressed out. A tipster sent the following picture from Longworth House Office Building. That’s a little aggressive. Perhaps 2 – 3 pins would have done the trick. Here are a few tips that can help you relax, unwind …

Famous thanks to Facebook’s Katie Harbath for the pic.

Famous congratulations are in order for Michael Steel and Mary Kathryn Covert. The two were engaged last night on the Speaker’s Balcony as they enjoyed Fourth of July fireworks. Photo h/t Bryant Avondoglio

Yesterday’s reporter is today’s White House spokesman is tomorrow’s pundit. [1993] You have died of dysentery [Los Angeles] Are you famous? [in Poland] Now THAT is a finale [U2] U.S. – MEXICO [border] Photo from outside the National Monument courtesy of Lexie Hosier.

Happy 4th of July from Bryant Avondoglio Independence Eve Fireworks Time-Lapse @ National Harbor from Bryant on Vimeo. Twitter h/t @LansingG

Tucker Blair blowing up on Gilt Group, Erin McPike, Cathy Rought & Emily Spain celebrated birthdays, the Tune Inn is coming back!, the fish fry in Georgetown got out of control, meet Teresa Tomassoni, David Drucker is on the road in South Carolina, no drowning, we imagine that this didn’t …

Snark Infested: The music was blasting on the National Mall Thursday night as the  Soul Train dance party kicked off the Folklife Festival music and dance series.    

Lisa Boothe Drew Brandewie Kyle Downey Sarah Grady Emily Kirlin Phillip Herndon Ryan Howell Meagan McArthur Jessica Straus Sarah Schaffer

A lunchtime tipster snapped this pic. We’ll update as details become available. UPDATE 1: the fire is likely at Hook. Fire trucks are just arriving (12:44 pm) UPDATE 2: the fire is in the kitchen at Tackle Box. It looks like half-price fish taco day got out-of-control. UDATE 3: Customers …

Be sure to tell RCP’s Erin McPike happy birthday today.