"I got a chance to drive for the first time in a year and a half -- it was just a golf cart." -- Marco Rubio at Camp David

Precision cover protection (during Pres. Trump helicopter arrival Camp David)

Ultimate convention trivia --> www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-RB... @c-span.bsky.social . treasure @howardmortman.bsky.social  delivers extreme trivia. Spoiler alert: Chicago and Milwaukee are 91 miles apart. 🍽️ From today's Digital Diner menu

We love @c-span.bsky.social callers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-RB... Media elites mock them as unhinged rubes until they desperately need a cherry-picked quote to pad a narrative. @howardmortman.bsky.social roasts the hypocrisy.

"I've been a woman on the top possible position in my country. This is like all the time man's club. But I'm writing a book about that. I'm about to start. I have some ideas. I'm looking for the agent." - Ambassador of Ukraine to the U.S. Olga Stefanishyna via @csmonitor.bsky.social

“So there are five people taking the Fifth Amendment, like you see on the mob, right? You see the mob takes the Fifth. If you’re innocent, why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?” -- Donald Trump, Council Bluffs, Iowa, September 28, 2016

Two years since the last national party conventions -- and two years until the next ones. How to survive the unbearable wait? Hear Major Garrett's Six Most Memorable Moments Covering National Party Conventions. In NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast "Extreme Mortman": www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePHJ...

During Fauci hearing, Sen. James Lankford cited Lois Lerner giving statement in a committee hearing then asserting right not to testify, invoking 5th amendment ... Here's that May 22, 2013, House hearing (topic: Internal Revenue Service Scrutiny of Non-Profit Groups)

Like Fauci, Lois Lerner invoked 5th amendment after Congress hearing testimony -- ExMo PODCAST BONUS

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Before Lindsey Graham funeral, for first time in three years, Netanyahu and Zelensky speak ... then Zelensky and Mike Pence embrace .... Nearby: Brett Kavanaugh

After Lindsey Graham funeral service concludes at Washington National Cathedral, Zelensky and Netanyahu shake hands ...

TODAY: Memorial Service at National Cathedral for Lindsey Graham VIDEO FLASHBACK: Graham attends September 1, 2018, Memorial Service at National Cathedral for John McCain. Joe Lieberman eulogy: "Our friendship deepened in our travels together around the world with amigo Lindsey Graham"

HAPPENING TODAY: Capitol Rotunda Memorial Service for Sen. Lindsey Graham ... VIDEO FLASHBACK: Sen. Graham attends August 31, 2018, Capitol Rotunda Memorial Service for Sen. John McCain

PRO TIP: Training to be an astronaut? Use an aerotrim multi-axis trainer rotating ring system ... just like Bill Clinton

"Cool kids on the Internet. They're doing the cool kid chatter. Some of 'em might be the coastal elites, making fun of how I talk. But let's be real. They're making fun of Michigan. They're thinking they're better than us. Their jokes, their criticism, only make me fight harder." -- Haley Stevens

Mark Knoller will be honored/remembered at tonight's White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Here he is attending the 2009 dinner...

Pres. Trump yesterday met with World Series champs L.A. Dodgers... On October 28, 1988, Pres. Reagan told this joke involving the World Series champs L.A. Dodgers: "The Dodgers came to the White House on Wednesday. They were awfully nice. They volunteered to bring a ..."

Tonight White House Correspondents dinner will honor/remember Mark Knoller. The C-SPAN Radio podcast "Extreme Mortman" did its own tribute to Mark Knoller when he died 8-30-2025 --best moments from WH, with presidents, and on C-SPAN. Listen to the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb0c...

REMEMBERING MARK KNOLLER - Most memorable moments w/ presidents, WH press briefings - PODCAST PROMO

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For decades we stared down the mystery meat. Now they blame the lettuce. But @howardmortman.bsky.social extremely asks: Who's watching the Guac! From today's live broadcast of The Digital Diner. youtube.com/shorts/6BUSW... IQSG

The Taco Bell Lettuce Conspiracy Explained

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Getting ready for WH Correspondents dinner Friday? 20 years ago entertainer was Stephen Colbert. In fact there are 22 fun facts about Stephen Colbert & politics and DC. Can you name them all? If not, Nation, LISTEN NOW NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast Extreme Mortman: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbj-...

White House Dinner Preview: 22 Fun Facts On Stephen Colbert & Politics-EXTREME MORTMAN PODCAST PROMO

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Pres. Trump gives FIFA World Cup medals and trophy to Spain, including Lamine Yamal -- also on podium: Mexico president Claudia Sheinbaum, Canada Prime Minster Mark Carney, Spain King Felipe VI

Trump gives Spain FIFA World Cup medals and trophy - plus Lamine Yamal - ExMo PODCAST BONUS

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Trump gives 2026 FIFA World Cup medals to Spain and Lamine Yamal and referees and Argentina -- alongside Mexico president Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada Prime Minster Mark Carney

Trump gives FIFA World Cup medals to referees & Argentina - w/ Sheinbaum & Carney ExMo PODCAST BONUS

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Pres. Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino look at World Cup medals ...

Pres. Trump arrives box ... 2026 FIFA World Cup final ... MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Trump arrives box - 2026 FIFA World Cup final - MetLife Stadium New Jersey ExMo PODCAST BONUS

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Pres. Trump / Marine One fly over ... 2026 FIFA World Cup final ... MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey

"I know you're having a wonderful evening... I'm so grateful to the people for the support and warm feelings I've always enjoyed. I know there are many friends in attendance there. You and I worked together for many years to Make America Great Again." -- Ronald Reagan Feb. 8, 1992

Preventing cover from blowing off while President Trump departs NYC on Marine One ...

NOW: Andy Burnham is new UK Labour leader. No more Keir Starmer #PMQs. In #PMQs Starmer told many jokes - including sex jokes! Which were funny? Lousy? Pro comedy writer Jon Macks rates them all! Hear the jokes - & scores-in NEW episode C-SPAN podcast Extreme Mortman www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp5t...

C-SPAN's @howardmortman.bsky.social drops by the Digital Diner to break down his latest podcast: 🎙️British politicians hurl actual sex jokes while ours just deliver sheer misery🎥 youtu.be/MTTgYiceUGQ?...

Why Acting AG Todd Blanche Is Sweating

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Yesterday was Keir Starmer final Prime Minister's Questions. Over the past year in #PMQs he told many jokes - including sex jokes! Which were funny? Which were lousy? Jon Macks rates them all! Listen NEW episode C-SPAN Radio podcast Extreme Mortman: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp5t...

A tearful final question from Carolyn Harris for Keir Starmer during his final #PMQs