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Summer laugh-a-lympics — Congressional Hits and Misses

Week ending August 2, 2024

Former President Donald Trump’s foot-in-mouth appearance at a convention of Black journalists, along with Democratic governors stirring up a crowd with some salty language and the White House welcoming home newly freed journalists highlight this week’s Hits and Misses.

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