Anne Schroeder: Rep. Jane Harman talks about being wiretapped As she told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer: "My phone is ringing off the hook in my office from worried members who are asking whether I think it could have happened to them. I think this is an abuse of power, Wolf." munky …

More BREAKING NEWS from the Politico.  [damn they’re good]

Jonathan Martin has published a new story: ****evening JMart lead*****

This is what happens when you spend the night watching MTV Jamz while filing your story. Chris Frates: For some members, K St. is a dead end Most lawmakers who’ve made the switch aren’t able to make it seriously rain once they walk through the revolving door. Well said, Mr. …

"And, Professional eater-outer WH COS Rahm Emanuel, having a casual dinner at Circa in Dupont last night with another guy around 9p."

Politico doesn’t think Obama is bold, a great communicator, smooth or good with the media.  [wink, wink]

Yesterday, Bobby Jindal was compared to a goofy comedian featured on NBC’s hit show "30 Rock."  Today, the Politico figured it was time to cast a GOP villain. The winner … [find out] Who will they cast tomorrow? UPDATE: CNN’s Jack Cafferty compares the GOP to a cartoon. [respect your …

We don’t mean to judge, but this is a little too much for even us… The Politico’s latest tabloid Pulitzer winning piece compares Gov. Bobby Jindal to Kenneth the “30 Rock” superstar. We understand the news cycle is so watered down these days, that things like Obama’s use of a …

Yesterday, the Politico hit a home run with their latest in depth piece on President Obama.  The well-researched article that will likely set the journalistic standard for investigative pieces for years to come, was about the Commander in Chief’s use of a … Teleprompter. Here’s a lesson for journalists dead …

Our friends at FishbowlDC have been recently getting some questionable anonymous tips.  They’ve also been kind enough to respond back to the tipsters.  Some of their answers are classic. From: Anonymous Tips Subject: FishbowlDC Tip sent 2/6/2009 11:59:27 AM What happened to The Hill? They havent published on Thursday or …

Anne Schroeder Mullins: The Schieff, “Being There” “The Week” magazine held one of its “Movie nights” with a famous DC person last night at the Phillips Collection.  And as always, any Margaret Carlson event – she is the Editor at Large of the magazine – is a fine one indeed.

Proof that Twitter is slowly taking over the world.

Only in America can a Congressional reporter take sabbatical in order to track the history of drug use in our country. Luckily, that reporter, Ryan Grim, took a few minutes to answer our Famous 5 questions. We hope you enjoy the interview and support your local author: buy the book. …

Here’s whats happening in our neck of the woods…. Patrick O’Connor: Members cheer vote at GOP retreat … Julian Sanchez: Court: No right to shout ‘douchebag’ in a crowded blog … WTOP: Boy’s Birthday present is dad back from Iraq … Glenn Thrush: New members are $1m richer, on average …

During President Obama’s first visit to hang with the White House press corps it was all smiles and handshakes, except for one reporter. Yes, one reporter remembered his job responsibilities as a member of the Fourth Estate. That reporter, a FamousDC Secretary of Education, is JoMa. We’re sure JoMa is …