Is this the 1st WH that completely shuts down every weekend?

I hope nothing happens on a weekend during the next 3 years that need quick attention because like the Puerto Rico or the CA wildfires, nothing will get done on a Federal level.

To my secret admirers (you know who you are)

Thank you. It is amazing that something so simple as candy hearts on DU can brighten my day.

Thanks.

Sqeeee alert: baby octopus hatching

Saw Darkest Hour last night

Good film, bookends great with Dunkirk. Great performance by Gary Oldman.

Question for WWII buffs or movie fans. Anyone know of good films about Churchill during the war? Any suggestions?

Trumpy to release Nunes memo even though he hasn't read it.

Adam Schiff "In case you were wondering how seriously the President is taking the security review of the Nunes memo, @POTUS said he was 100% certain he would release it — even though the WH said he hadn’t read it."

https://twitter.com/RepAdamSchiff/status/958695986913775617