We’re replaying Nancy Pelosi clapping during the State of the Union and counting down the days until “Game of Thrones” comes back into our lives. It’s Ashley, here to bring you today’s biggest news. Let’s dive in, okurrr?
But first: If you didn’t catch the Cardi B reference above, you might want to brush up on things the kids are saying these days.
What’s the state-us of this union?
President Donald Trump used his second State of the Union address Tuesday to touch on the usuals – pushing for a border wall and an end to foreign wars while claiming credit for the growing economy. Not everything he said was true. But the night did hold some surprises:
A curveball for the MLB? Check these proposed rule changes ⚾️
Major League Baseball and its players’ union are discussing dramatic rule changes. Though negotiations are ongoing, the more dramatic changes proposed include:
- A universal designated hitter
- A three-batter minimum for pitchers
- A 20-second pitch clock
People. Stop wearing blackface in the 1980s.
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring admitted Wednesday that he, too, once put on blackface while in college, just days after Gov. Ralph Northam admitted wearing blackface in the 1980s for a Michael Jackson dance contest. Leadership on both sides of the aisle have called for Northam’s resignation. The new developments accelerated a controversy that has put Virginia leadership under a nationwide spotlight.
Real quick
O.J. to Roger Stone: ‘Man up’ and ‘stop crying’
O.J. Simpson shared advice for Roger Stone after Stone complained about the swarm of FBI agents that stormed his home to arrest him, terrifying his wife and Yorkie. “You know, I got raided by the FBI,” Simpson said. “I had more than dogs, I had kids there.”
63% of LGBTQ millennials are pursuing parenthood
More young LGBTQ couples are having children and planning to grow their families. According to a new survey by the Family Equality Council, 63 percent of LGBTQ millennials (ages 18-35) are considering becoming first-time parents or having more children. It also shows that 48 percent of LGBTQ millennials plan to grow their families, compared with 55 percent of non-LGBTQ millennials, a narrow gap.
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