Saturday Update: Trump’s plane is still at IAD next to the Russian government plane, which appears to be readying to leave soon. A United Arab Emirates Air Force C-17 is also parked nearby today.
One of the migrants who got off Governor Abbott’s bus at the Vice President’s house is greeted by someone close to them carrying American flag balloons and offering a big hug.
The
@VP
and Second Gentlemen walk arm in arm to Marine 2 to start their trip to Los Angeles this weekend for the swearing in of
@KarenBassLA
as Mayor.
Annapolis Explosion: DC Air National Guard conducted air defense drills over the Chesapeake Bay and was cleared to go supersonic during an alert scramble exercise.
The fighter jet flyover was cancelled due to weather and the NATO guests were hustled off the White House South Lawn before the rain kicked off. Meanwhile someone decided to send a message down at the Lincoln Memorial.
#peace
@capitalweather
@amy_may
Let it go a day. Then give the brother your passport like it is a big gift and don’t give one to the two year old. He will get jealous and pull the missing one out of hiding.
Stumpy. The little Cherry Blossom that refuses to die, will soon be bulldozed by
@NationalMallNPS
as they rebuild a sea wall. This one should be transplanted.
#savestumpy
@JackTattTran
This is a diplomatic aircraft from the Russian government. It comes to the US (DC and NY) regularly every 3-6 months to swap out diplomatic staff.
-Are there riot fences around the Supreme Court tonight? No
-Are there bicycle rack fences? Yes
-Is that normal? Yes, kind of.
-Are there more bike rack fences than normal? Yes, it seems that way.
-What does that mean? Probably means they expect a crowd of people soon.
I come out of Union Station and walk into an attempt car robbery. Delivery driver left car running and guy jumped in. Another person saw it and called over cop. Robber fled off, running past the DC Criminal Reform protest outside (seriously).
I have now been informed this is not a Christmas song, but they sure looked in the holiday spirit. Oh well. Off to watch some Christmas movies with the kids. First up: “Die Hard”
Heavily armed US Secret Service officers along with FBI agents have entered the Venezuelan Ambassador’s residence in Washington for reasons yet unknown. Officers had long guns and ballistic shields. h/t
@KyleMazzaWUNF
Supreme Court "runners"--young employees of major media outlets--"run" paper copies of the Supreme Court decisions to the anchors who give instant analysis on live TV.
The
@VP
motorcade moved quietly in traffic with no sirens and no flags, stopping for red lights on Wisconsin Avenue NW. This follows an UNCONFIRMED report that the motorcade was spotted at Walter Reed earlier this evening.
For months we sent masks to hospitals and teachers in Hong Kong and China, and over the last two weeks what goes around comes around as people in China have been rushing masks back to us in the USA. This batch arrived today and will be off to a hospital in New York City toni…
The brilliant
@districtheli
monitored a unique movement of military helicopters from across the country heading to Texas yesterday. Multiple states and units, all departing at noon yesterday and now all in Texas. Something interesting.
Ben and Jerry’s co-founder arrested for blocking the entrance to the Department of Justice protesting treatment of Julian Assange. (Police waited until rain let up a bit).
@YoBenCohen
#Assange
The
@potus
motorcade today triggered a red light camera on South Capitol Street. No word yet from the White House on the impact of yesterday’s Supreme Court presidential immunity decision and how it may relate to the traffic ticket coming in the mail.
Oops. DC Air National Guard and an F-16 from Atlantic City. I think the AC F-16 went supersonic, according to the brilliant folks over at RadioReference.
This is a rough transcription of the Secret Service agents and Trump's conversation after shots were fired. It's not 100% accurate as the audio is hard to hear at times, but gives you a general idea.
(Shots)
Get down!
Get down!
Get down!
What are we doing? What are we doing?
On
At, 24,000 feet above the National Zoo just a few minutes ago, TABOO92, a KC-46A refueling aircraft tops off an F-16 from I believe the South Carolina ANG on Combat Air Patrol over Washington DC and Camp David.
Flight track of an aircraft, N611VG, that flew up to the New York area before doing a U-turn and flying directly over Washington D.C. At the end it descended rapidly. It is possible the sonic booms were aircraft scrambling (either DCANG who were in an exercise) or AC F-16 or both
White House Chefs Cristeta Comerford and Susan Morrison preview the State Dinner menu. Ribeye steak, salmon salad and a pistachio cake with cherry ice cream
I have also learned this is a DC-based mother's organization called District Mother Hued, for those who might be interested in joining and/or signing in the future.
The
@VP
motorcade has just returned to the White House and Kamala Harris will join
@POTUS
at a meeting with Democratic Governors to talk about the campaign.
FAA now confirms a Cessna Citation crashed in Virginia. It is likely the sonic boom heard from Maryland / DC / VA were F-16s (either DCANG or Atlantic City alert aircraft) that were sent to intercept.
Park Police launch massive food truck crackdown in front of African American History museum. Owners say they were given fines between $500-$1,500 and trucks towed instantly. No chance to move.