OverHeard in DC
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The vibes around the #DMV #DC #Overheard Politics from all sides, Random #History thrown in so we don't forget. Be nice. 📚
“They’re politically gerrymandered, if you’d like to say that.”
Indiana State Rep. Smaltz, (R-Auburn) during House Elections & Apportionment Committee, the only public hearing on the maps held with less than a day’s notice. The House GOP worked with National Republican Redistricting Trust.
Indiana State Rep. Smaltz, (R-Auburn) during House Elections & Apportionment Committee, the only public hearing on the maps held with less than a day’s notice. The House GOP worked with National Republican Redistricting Trust.
December 3, 2025 at 1:59 AM
“They’re politically gerrymandered, if you’d like to say that.”
Indiana State Rep. Smaltz, (R-Auburn) during House Elections & Apportionment Committee, the only public hearing on the maps held with less than a day’s notice. The House GOP worked with National Republican Redistricting Trust.
Indiana State Rep. Smaltz, (R-Auburn) during House Elections & Apportionment Committee, the only public hearing on the maps held with less than a day’s notice. The House GOP worked with National Republican Redistricting Trust.
"I am recommending a full travel ban on every damn country that’s been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies...We don’t want them. Not one.”
Kristi Noem, the secretary of homeland security
Kristi Noem, the secretary of homeland security
December 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
"I am recommending a full travel ban on every damn country that’s been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies...We don’t want them. Not one.”
Kristi Noem, the secretary of homeland security
Kristi Noem, the secretary of homeland security
Overheard: they are out of vegan butter at the Wegmans in Old Town Alexandria.
a cartoon of south park characters sitting on a couch with the caption this is all getting way out of hand
ALT: a cartoon of south park characters sitting on a couch with the caption this is all getting way out of hand
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Overheard: they are out of vegan butter at the Wegmans in Old Town Alexandria.
“Jill and I are heartbroken that two members of the National Guard were shot outside the White House. Violence of any kind is unacceptable, and we must all stand united against it. We are praying for the service members and their families.”
President Joe Biden (2021-2025)
President Joe Biden (2021-2025)
November 27, 2025 at 2:14 AM
“Jill and I are heartbroken that two members of the National Guard were shot outside the White House. Violence of any kind is unacceptable, and we must all stand united against it. We are praying for the service members and their families.”
President Joe Biden (2021-2025)
President Joe Biden (2021-2025)
“Violence has no place in America. Michelle and I are praying for the servicemembers shot in Washington, DC today, and send our love to their families as they enter this holiday season under the most tragic of circumstances."
President Barack Obama (2009-2017)
President Barack Obama (2009-2017)
November 27, 2025 at 2:12 AM
“Violence has no place in America. Michelle and I are praying for the servicemembers shot in Washington, DC today, and send our love to their families as they enter this holiday season under the most tragic of circumstances."
President Barack Obama (2009-2017)
President Barack Obama (2009-2017)
Overheard: they are out of vegan butter at the Whole Foods in Old Town Alexandria. #Thanksgiving
a woman is standing in front of a refrigerator and saying stop the madness
ALT: a woman is standing in front of a refrigerator and saying stop the madness
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Overheard: they are out of vegan butter at the Whole Foods in Old Town Alexandria. #Thanksgiving
“If the comments heard on the audio recording were in fact made by Mr. (VP of IT Martin)
Bally, they are unacceptable. Such language does not reflect our values and the culture of our company. We do not tolerate that kind of language under any circumstances.”
Statement by Campbell Soup Company
Bally, they are unacceptable. Such language does not reflect our values and the culture of our company. We do not tolerate that kind of language under any circumstances.”
Statement by Campbell Soup Company
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 AM
“If the comments heard on the audio recording were in fact made by Mr. (VP of IT Martin)
Bally, they are unacceptable. Such language does not reflect our values and the culture of our company. We do not tolerate that kind of language under any circumstances.”
Statement by Campbell Soup Company
Bally, they are unacceptable. Such language does not reflect our values and the culture of our company. We do not tolerate that kind of language under any circumstances.”
Statement by Campbell Soup Company
"It has been an honor of a lifetime to be your mayor."
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announcing she will not seek a 4th term.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announcing she will not seek a 4th term.
November 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM
"It has been an honor of a lifetime to be your mayor."
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announcing she will not seek a 4th term.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announcing she will not seek a 4th term.
"Gobble, you are pardoned."
Trump issuing the annual Thanksgiving Turkey pardon at the White House 🦃
Trump issuing the annual Thanksgiving Turkey pardon at the White House 🦃
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 PM
"Gobble, you are pardoned."
Trump issuing the annual Thanksgiving Turkey pardon at the White House 🦃
Trump issuing the annual Thanksgiving Turkey pardon at the White House 🦃
"She's got a way about her."
Trump allegedly said about Madeleine Westerhout, who served as his personal secretary & later as Director of Oval Office Operations from 2017-2019.
She has denied the affair claims alleged as part of the the Epstein files.
Trump allegedly said about Madeleine Westerhout, who served as his personal secretary & later as Director of Oval Office Operations from 2017-2019.
She has denied the affair claims alleged as part of the the Epstein files.
November 23, 2025 at 1:03 AM
"She's got a way about her."
Trump allegedly said about Madeleine Westerhout, who served as his personal secretary & later as Director of Oval Office Operations from 2017-2019.
She has denied the affair claims alleged as part of the the Epstein files.
Trump allegedly said about Madeleine Westerhout, who served as his personal secretary & later as Director of Oval Office Operations from 2017-2019.
She has denied the affair claims alleged as part of the the Epstein files.
Pope Leo: 1982 and now.
He's on a mission from God.
He's on a mission from God.
November 22, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Pope Leo: 1982 and now.
He's on a mission from God.
He's on a mission from God.
“I will be resigning from office with my last day being January 5, 2026. I have too much self respect and dignity, love my family way too much, and do not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me..."
US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA14)
US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA14)
November 22, 2025 at 2:10 AM
“I will be resigning from office with my last day being January 5, 2026. I have too much self respect and dignity, love my family way too much, and do not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me..."
US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA14)
US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA14)
"I would never question decisions by the family about the services that they want to have."
Former vice president Mike Pence reacting to Trump and Vance being excluded from Dick Cheney's funeral services.
Former vice president Mike Pence reacting to Trump and Vance being excluded from Dick Cheney's funeral services.
November 21, 2025 at 3:41 AM
"I would never question decisions by the family about the services that they want to have."
Former vice president Mike Pence reacting to Trump and Vance being excluded from Dick Cheney's funeral services.
Former vice president Mike Pence reacting to Trump and Vance being excluded from Dick Cheney's funeral services.
Overheard: conservatives are planning to open 5000-6000 new Christian schools in the next 10 years.
It was mentioned during a panel discussion at the America at 250 Civil Society event hosted by AmPhil.
The event was sponsored, among others, by Heritage Foundation.
It was mentioned during a panel discussion at the America at 250 Civil Society event hosted by AmPhil.
The event was sponsored, among others, by Heritage Foundation.
November 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Overheard: conservatives are planning to open 5000-6000 new Christian schools in the next 10 years.
It was mentioned during a panel discussion at the America at 250 Civil Society event hosted by AmPhil.
The event was sponsored, among others, by Heritage Foundation.
It was mentioned during a panel discussion at the America at 250 Civil Society event hosted by AmPhil.
The event was sponsored, among others, by Heritage Foundation.
“As we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready. That’s why I’m like, don’t even look at me about running, because you all are lying. You’re not ready for a woman. You are not."
Michelle Obama, former first lady said to actor Tracee Ellis Ross at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
Michelle Obama, former first lady said to actor Tracee Ellis Ross at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
November 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
“As we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready. That’s why I’m like, don’t even look at me about running, because you all are lying. You’re not ready for a woman. You are not."
Michelle Obama, former first lady said to actor Tracee Ellis Ross at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
Michelle Obama, former first lady said to actor Tracee Ellis Ross at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
Between this, the manly-men's insistence on the "War" Department, and the "Your mom" responses coming from the White House Press Secretary, one has to wonder if middle school children have taken over the government? #Childish
November 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Between this, the manly-men's insistence on the "War" Department, and the "Your mom" responses coming from the White House Press Secretary, one has to wonder if middle school children have taken over the government? #Childish
The U.S. Mint has ended production of the penny. The last pennies were struck at the mint in Philadelphia, where the country’s smallest denomination coins have been produced since 1793, a year after Congress passed the Coinage Act.
November 13, 2025 at 4:22 AM
The U.S. Mint has ended production of the penny. The last pennies were struck at the mint in Philadelphia, where the country’s smallest denomination coins have been produced since 1793, a year after Congress passed the Coinage Act.
"I want you to realize that that dog that hasn't barked is trump.. [Victim] spent hours at my house with him".
One of the emails - from Jeffrey Epstein to Ghislaine Maxwell in April 2011
One of the emails - from Jeffrey Epstein to Ghislaine Maxwell in April 2011
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
"I want you to realize that that dog that hasn't barked is trump.. [Victim] spent hours at my house with him".
One of the emails - from Jeffrey Epstein to Ghislaine Maxwell in April 2011
One of the emails - from Jeffrey Epstein to Ghislaine Maxwell in April 2011
"Standing up to Donald Trump didn't work. It actually gave him more power."
US Senator Angus Kung (I-Maine) on the Shutdown
US Senator Angus Kung (I-Maine) on the Shutdown
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
"Standing up to Donald Trump didn't work. It actually gave him more power."
US Senator Angus Kung (I-Maine) on the Shutdown
US Senator Angus Kung (I-Maine) on the Shutdown
"America has a President and a Vice President that don't give a damn about all Americans. They have made that crystal clear."
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
November 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"America has a President and a Vice President that don't give a damn about all Americans. They have made that crystal clear."
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
“But, if you’re worried if your boyfriend will embarrass you, you should probably get a new boyfriend.”
NYC Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani dropping savage dating advice like he's your new BFF on Liz Plank’s Boy Problems podcast
NYC Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani dropping savage dating advice like he's your new BFF on Liz Plank’s Boy Problems podcast
November 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
“But, if you’re worried if your boyfriend will embarrass you, you should probably get a new boyfriend.”
NYC Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani dropping savage dating advice like he's your new BFF on Liz Plank’s Boy Problems podcast
NYC Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani dropping savage dating advice like he's your new BFF on Liz Plank’s Boy Problems podcast
"People are tired of being lectured by men in Rolexes on @cnn.com about affordability in this country."
David Hogg, President of Leaders We Deserve to Scott Jennings on Zohran Mamdani's win as New York City Mayor
David Hogg, President of Leaders We Deserve to Scott Jennings on Zohran Mamdani's win as New York City Mayor
November 5, 2025 at 12:51 PM
"People are tired of being lectured by men in Rolexes on @cnn.com about affordability in this country."
David Hogg, President of Leaders We Deserve to Scott Jennings on Zohran Mamdani's win as New York City Mayor
David Hogg, President of Leaders We Deserve to Scott Jennings on Zohran Mamdani's win as New York City Mayor
The NC Board of Elections sent out an email calling Anderson Clayton, the Chair of the NC Democratic party, ignorant.
People couldn’t find themselves on the malfunctioning voter lookup tool thought their registration had been revoked, causing many to fear turnout would be negatively impacted.
People couldn’t find themselves on the malfunctioning voter lookup tool thought their registration had been revoked, causing many to fear turnout would be negatively impacted.
November 5, 2025 at 5:21 AM
The NC Board of Elections sent out an email calling Anderson Clayton, the Chair of the NC Democratic party, ignorant.
People couldn’t find themselves on the malfunctioning voter lookup tool thought their registration had been revoked, causing many to fear turnout would be negatively impacted.
People couldn’t find themselves on the malfunctioning voter lookup tool thought their registration had been revoked, causing many to fear turnout would be negatively impacted.
Overheard in DC: I guess the Vance name doesn't have Bowman coat tails.
Aftab Pureval won reelection as mayor of Cincinnati on Tuesday, defeating Cory Bowman, a Republican who is Vice President JD Vance's half-brother. #Election25
Aftab Pureval won reelection as mayor of Cincinnati on Tuesday, defeating Cory Bowman, a Republican who is Vice President JD Vance's half-brother. #Election25
November 5, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Overheard in DC: I guess the Vance name doesn't have Bowman coat tails.
Aftab Pureval won reelection as mayor of Cincinnati on Tuesday, defeating Cory Bowman, a Republican who is Vice President JD Vance's half-brother. #Election25
Aftab Pureval won reelection as mayor of Cincinnati on Tuesday, defeating Cory Bowman, a Republican who is Vice President JD Vance's half-brother. #Election25
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 AM