Wonkette

* Heard on the Hill: Tax cheat testifies before the Senate in prison jumpsuit, borrowed jacket… Chuck Schumer has a coughing fit watching Harry Reid talk to NPR… Trent Lott: never would’ve gone on Imus’ show… Howie Mandel is coming to the Hill to talk about his terrible fear of germs. [Roll Call]
* Reliable Source: Candidates have kids! [WP]
* Yeas and Nays: Larry King: “I’ve never understood what softball means.” Oh, and what the hell: “When he interviews Kermit the Frog, King actually believes he’s talking to a frog.” … Alec Baldwin is not a vegan… George Michael took John Lennon’s piano to Ford’s Theater, where Abraham Lincoln was shot. He was v v high when he came up with this idea… John Cusack will be at the WHCA dinner. [Examiner]
* The Sleuth: The Justice Department’s copy machine broke. Then their car got a flat. [WP]
* Washington Whispers: Gen. George Casey to Martha Raddatz: “Terrific job on the book … especially for a girl!” … Election 2008 will cost $5 billion… Zbigniew Brzezinski is a little concerned about our secret war with Iran… Bob Gates hates the barbecue in DC. [USN&WR]