Olivia Rodrigo, Miller Lite and cans of worms — Congressional Hits and Misses

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Olivia Rodrigo, Miller Lite and cans of worms — Congressional Hits and Misses

Week of July 12, 2021

By Jinitzail Hernández

Posted July 16, 2021 at 5:55pm

Sens. Ron Wyden and Charles E. Schumer fought over introducing Sen. Cory Booker, while Olivia Rodrigo made use of her driver’s license and hung out at the White House.

Meanwhile, Fox News exploded over Texas Democrats drinking beer and Sen. Joni Ernst proved that she loves “The Price is Right” more than anyone else.

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