In response to our earlier post about Justice Scalia making an obscene gesture just after attending Mass, a reader sent us this message: MORE »

Today’s edition of Wonk’d comes with a pretty picture. First, the sighting:

On Wednesday [3/22] I saw Kimora Lee Simmons (Russell Simmons’s wife) in her SUPER GOD DAMN OBNOXIOUS “tour bus” (what the fuck is she touring for??). Her “job” is to make sure Russ gets plenty of BJs, that her breast implants are replaced and upgraded every couple of years, and she gets enough publicity for marrying a rich black dude… But here’s the kicker: an official US govt. black SUV (license plate USSS9) was escorting her from downtown down M street to the Four Seasons Hotel!!! Your tax dollars at work, folks! Is this a great fucking country or what???

And now, the picture:

Finally, an addendum from this reader:

Turns out she’s on a ‘book-signing’ tour for her new book, ‘Fabulosity.’ (As if she can or even has to read or write!! More brainless bimbos taking up causes they can’t even pronounce. Gotta love it.)

After the jump, additional celeb sightings (but sans pictures). Remember: please continue to send us your sightings, with “Wonk’d” or “Sighting” in the subject line. Thanks everyone!

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* Reliable Source: Condoleezza Rice plays a duet with Marvin Hamlisch at International Women’s Day celebration attended by Laura Bush, Kirk Douglas, Anthony Kennedy, Samuel Alito, Karl Rove, Alberto Gonzales, Michael Chertoff, and John Negroponte. . . John Ashcroft and wife Janet attend mandatory ethics course to complete their induction to the D.C. Bar. . . Jack Abramoff shows Vanity Fair photos of him with Newt Gingrich, who denies knowing the former lobbyist. . . Ann Richards, former Texas governor, has cancer of the esophagus. [WP]
* Lloyd Grove’s Lowdown: The James Carville and Luke Russert sports show launches March 17th on XM Radio. [NYDN]
* The Scoop: Madonna supports Hillary ‘08: “I don

From the AP report on yesterday’s oral argument in the Texas redistricting case: MORE »

(Henry the Intern is out sick today, so please blame your editors for this somewhat tardy and shorter-than-usual newswrap.) MORE »

* Justice Samuel Alito sent a thank you note to James Dobson for his prayers and support during the confirmation process. [firedoglake] MORE »

Who knew that the Supreme Court could inspire such excitement and passion in people? Earlier this morning, a reader begged us: MORE »

Today the Supreme Court is hearing oral argument in the case of Marshall v. Marshall, No. 04-1544. The case presents an important, difficult, and highly technical question about the intersection between federal and state jurisdiction in probate proceedings. MORE »

“Here, you’ve still got some of Schumer’s spittle on you…” MORE »

* Bush remains firm on port deal as lawmakers from both parties voice concern: “I want those who are questioning it to step up and explain why all of a sudden a Middle Eastern company is held to a different standard than a [British] company… They ought to look at the facts and understand the consequences of what they’re going to do. But if they pass a law, I’ll deal with it, with a veto.” [WP, NYT, W$J, LAT, WT, USAT]
* Supreme Court will hear case on partial birth abortion; decision will test new court. [WP, NYT, W$J, WT, USAT]
* Bush devotes second day to talking up alternative energy options. [WP, NYT]
* Andy Card called off December briefing about NSA eavesdropping to the House Intelligence Committee. [NYT]
* Commander of Guantanamo admits force-feeding detainees; Rumsfeld says interrogation tactics changed after legal concerns were raised in early 2003. [NYT, NYT]
* Alito was “precocious,” jovial, and “enthusiastic” on his first day. [WP]
* Fundraisers aim to raise $5m for Lewis Libby’s defense fund. [WP]

Some of you pointed out that the recent rumor we passed along, about Justice John Paul Stevens possibly stepping down from the Supreme Court in June, was somewhat cryptic. You correctly noted that we neglected to supply any context connecting the overheard remark from Justice Stevens — “I can’t put up with this shit anymore!” — with the possibility of retirement. MORE »