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Word on the Hill: ‘Jackie’ Premiere

Reid praises Boxer, and it’s room lottery day

Natalie Portman plays the title role in “Jackie,” which tells the former first lady’s story in the days following President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Natalie Portman plays the title role in “Jackie,” which tells the former first lady’s story in the days following President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Happy December!

Actress Natalie Portman is in town today for the D.C. premiere of her new movie “Jackie,” in which she plays former first lady Jackie Kennedy.

Director Pablo Larrain and actor Max Casella (“The Sopranos,” “Boardwalk Empire”) are also slated to attend the premiere. Casella plays former Motion Picture Association of America President Jack Valenti in the movie.

The screening is at 7:30 p.m. at the Newseum (555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW) and will be followed by a Q&A session with Portman and Larrain.

Watch the trailer here and look out for HOH’s coverage.

Reid talks Boxer on Senate floor

Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., took to the Senate floor Wednesday to speak about his fellow retiring colleague, Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.

Reid said the two first came in as members of the House class of 1982.

“At first glance, Barbara Boxer and Harry Reid had very little in common,” he told the Senate. 

Reid was the only Democrat in Nevada’s congressional delegation and the California delegation asked him to join their meetings.

“She was relentless … dedicated and very principled,” Reid said of Boxer. He spoke about her education, family and career, and worked in a few digs at President-elect Donald Trump.

Orientation schedule

The traditional room lottery draw is from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in 2359 Rayburn, when new members will find out where their offices will be. Look out for HOH’s coverage.

Holiday parties of the day

The Humane Rescue Alliance is hosting an event with puppies and a fashionable Santa Claus from 5 to 7 p.m at the Georgetown Ritz, 3100 South St. NW. RSVP: rsvp@taapr.com.

TwinLogic Strategies’ holiday party is from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m at 975 F St. NW. There’s an open invite online.

Check out the full list of parties and a guide to navigating them.

Overheard

“Congress has to be the adult in the room.”

– Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyo., speaking on the budget process.

Happy birthday to…

To ring in December, Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., turns 58.

What’s going on?

Have any tips, announcements or Hill happenings? Send them to AlexGangitano@cqrollcall.comBridget Bowman contributed to this report.

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