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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Democratic women clapped for Trump. Really.

Wednesday, February 6

US President Donald Trump arrives to deliver the State of the Union address, alongside Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Mike Pence ,at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 5, 2019.

Plus: MLB rule changes could be coming, and a first look at 'Game of Thrones' Season 8.

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:

•	Trump slammed "ridiculous partisan investigations" but didn't mention Robert Mueller by name.
•	He railed against abortion — a possible hint at his 2020 playbook.
•	Female Democratic lawmakers gave Trump a standing ovation over advancements for women.
•	Everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to Holocaust survivor Judah Samet.
•	Trump did not declare a national emergency along the border.
•	He'll meet with Kim Jong Un in Vietnam this month, he said.
•	There was also a lot of this: "USA! USA!"

Congresswomen are recognized by President Donald Trump as he delivers the State of the Union address. The white color choice they wear is meant to honor the women's suffrage movement that led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920.

Jasper Colt, USA TODAY

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

•	Elizabeth Warren listed "American Indian" as her race on a 1986 State Bar of Texas registration card.
•	Bradley Cooper admitted he was "embarrassed" by the Oscars best-director snub for "A Star Is Born."
•	A drunk guy was arrested for jumping onto a moving Amtrak train in California and trying to pull the emergency brake.
•	Apparently birds fly into airplanes in the U.S. more than 40 times a day.
•	An emoji for "tiny penis" is being added to the lexicon, according to the internet.

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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