Trump Falls Asleep in Meeting, Calls Somalis “Garbage,” Says Affordability Is a “Con Job”; Raccoon Breaks Into Liquor Store, Gets Drunk, Passes Out in Bathroom

Good morning. A chilly day awaits, with breezes and a high near 42. Clear overnight, with a low around 27. The Capitals visit San Jose tonight. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below.

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I can’t stop listening to:

Vince Guaraldi Trio, “Skating.” Let tunes like this one fall on you like fresh snow at the Lincoln Theatre tonight, where “A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage” will light up U Street.

Take Washingtonian Today with you! I’ve made a playlist on Spotify and on Apple Music of my daily music recommendations this year.

Here’s some administration news you might have blocked out:

Sshifting blame: Seated behind a placard that read “Ssecretary of War,”