The Atlantic’s Chris Good: Egypt’s High-Powered D.C. Lobbying Ties As the world’s attention turns to protests and unrest in Egypt, it’s worth noting that the U.S. ally has employed some of the most powerful and high-profile lobbyists in the District of Columbia. h/t Ron Fournier & National Journal

This interactive map from The Oregonian captures Robert Gibbs enjoying Auburn’s win over Oregon. (You can zoom in on the interactive map and see the pride of Auburn High School a little better) Here is another view by Bruce Ely Sports Photography. Our tipster pointed out that there is a …

We’re working on winning the morning, then we’ll move on to the future. Below is a quick recap from last night. In case you missed it and have nothing going on this morning The State of the Union is strong [like bull] Michele Bachmann went oddly old school on the …

If you’re a press flack on Capitol Hill trying to get your boss media attention, you better learn how to throw elbows. h/t Emily Miller

Daniel Hernandez, Giffords Intern, To Attend State Of The Union An intern who cared for Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords after she was shot in the head and the family of a 9-year-old girl who was the youngest of six people killed in the same shooting will sit with first lady …

As if Rep. Paul Ryan, who’s giving the SOTU response tonight, needed anymore pressure. Related Note: Earlier today Rep. Eric Cantor invited Rep. Nancy Pelosi to sit next to him at the SOTU.  She declined, but only because she already had a date.

You already know where the best bars to watch the SOTU are located, but what about watching online? Check out Mashable’s list. h/t Mindy Finn

Dear Rahm, An appellate court panel just tossed you off the ballot for mayor, but it looks like you are gonna  appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. Now, we’re sure you have a lot of fancy, high dollar, Ivy League lawyers working on this, but let’s give you some advice:  …

The President’s State of the Union (SOTU) address is one of the most important days of the year for DC political wonks. It’s an opportunity to hear from the President on his agenda, and an attempt to rally members of both Chambers to get along and do what’s best for …

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 …

We noticed that Katy Perry visited Facebook the other day, where she hung out with Mark Zuckerberg for Nacho Wednesday in the social media giant’s cafeteria.  Few things we noted about her visit: 1) That is the greatest nacho eating outfit ever. 2) She posed with Facebook employees in what …

The Hill’s Andrew Restuccia: House Republican to name committee rooms after sports stadiums While the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s calendar this year will be packed with sober hearings on the Obama administration’s climate change and health care policies, the panel’s chairman is instituting one informal policy that might lighten …

The Hill’s Sara Jerome: Issa to public: Which regs hurt? House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (Calif.) is surveying the American people on which government regulations are holding them back.

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