But at least it’s not this cold. [NYC Freeze] h/t @DASmart

Eariler today, @DCEmpanadas, a popular DC food truck, tweeted its Capitol South location. To their surprise, Obama retweeted the post. However, the retweet has already been scrubbed from Obama’s feed. Below is a screen grab of @DCEmpanadas retweeting the retweet. [confused yet?] Regardless of whether this was an accident or …

We have no idea how we missed this. [drinking game] As the House slogged through a five-hour marathon of debate on healthcare reform on Wednesday, outspoken Democrat Rep. Anthony Weiner (N.Y.) offered viewers at home a guide to the festivities and warned revelers they should enjoy their alcohol responsibly. “You …

What would you say to the First Lady if she greeted you while on a White House tour? If you’re the guy with the beard and blue jacket who walked through earlier today, you would ask her: “Hey, where’s Ben’s Chili Bowl?” True story. He must have been nervous. Cut …

TPM takes a look at Christine O’Donnell’s latest move. [PAC] Former GOP Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell is under investigation for paying her rent with campaign funds. Now she’s made the very same home the headquarters of her newly established political action committee, ChristinePAC. h/t Bub

Looking for a job?  Wander on over to the Washington Times. [hiring spree] The rebirth of the conservative Washington Times is beginning this week. It’s coffers loaded with millions of dollars and driven by an ownership that wants to bring the paper back to its original form, Times editors this …

This is why we wear a helmet when we drive to work.  [wild rage] The number of drivers in the Washington region who say they frequently feel uncontrollable anger toward another driver has doubled in the past five years, according to a Washington Post poll taken last year. Almost a …

We knew members of congress loved money, but Lady Gaga? [our morning just got better] Is Sen. Tom Harkin a Lady Gaga fan? Based on an upcoming fundraiser, it sure seems that way. The Iowa Democrat is holding a fundraiser — “Citizens for Harkin” — on Feb. 24 during Gaga’s …

I get a lot of emails – everything from shopping sites to gossip columns to local blogs. It can be overwhelming! But one email this week caught my eye. A friend sent me the latest Urban Daddy nightlife roundup on “The City’s Best Chocolate Libations” and I thought, what a …

We doubt there are many restaurant-goers that would oppose this legislation. [the grades are in] A D.C. councilmember wants to make sure that anyone who eats out in the District knows exactly what is being served — especially if that includes a side of salmonella. Councilwoman Mary Cheh has introduced …

David Frum, former Bush speech writer, said this last night on MSNBC: [quoteworthy] “She Should Stop Talking Now” Here’s a tough follow up question, who was he talking about? 1. Octomom 2. Snooki 3. Sarah Palin Hint: It’s not 1 or 2.

A ticket to a Bill Clinton fundraiser with Rahm Emanuel might cost you $5,000, but a night with Andy Samberg and Rahm will only cost you … $50. [Click] Andy Samberg – the “SNL” actor known for depicting a profanity-slinging former White House chief of staff – will be the …

We generally like to start the day off with some good news or a fun video, but today is a bit different because we just found out George Lucas thinks the world is going to end in 2012. [dude, too early] Funnyman Seth Rogen was left stunned by a recent …

This is what happens when the weather channel predicts one inch of snow/sleet in the DC area. [from last night] h/t Tater via this.

Robert Basler of Oddly Enough asks:  These photos show President Barack Obama, former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton laughing their butts off at… a) Former President George W. Bush doing a dramatic live reading from his new book, “Decision Points” b) The Ricky Gervais monologue at …