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Brian Jay Jones
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Bestselling biographer and big mouth, now coming to you from the wilds of New Mexico. Come for the Muppets, Star Wars, and Dr. Seuss; stay because I make a mean cocktail. Up next: the U.S. Capitol. He/him. Go Lobos 🐺
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Ready to read the untold stories of the politicking and backstabbing that went into the design and construction of the Capitol? Wanna hear more about the bombings, gas explosions, fistfights, gunfights, and botched assassinations that occurred within its walls?

It's coming your way June 2, 2026.
The Capitol by Brian Jay Jones: 9780593185001 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
An in-depth exploration of the design and construction of the US Capitol building, from New York Times bestselling author of Jim Henson and Becoming Dr. Seuss The Capitol is a unique biography of a p...
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TWO POINT CONVERSION #GoLobos
December 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
End of Q3, still 7-6 Gophers. Man, I’m nervous. #GoLobos
December 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
And there’s the goddamn ICE ad again. During a New Mexico game. Not a good look, @espn.com.
December 26, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Lobos have been a “Second Half Team” all season long, so let’s hope that holds for this one.
New Mexico knocks on the door twice, settles for two FGs. And now, with 2 minutes left, Minnesota is gonna go into the locker room at the half leading by one. UNM has GOT to start punching it in.
December 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
New Mexico knocks on the door twice, settles for two FGs. And now, with 2 minutes left, Minnesota is gonna go into the locker room at the half leading by one. UNM has GOT to start punching it in.
December 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Two great drives, but still can’t punch in the TD, darn it.
December 26, 2025 at 10:37 PM
An ICE commercial during the bowl? Fuck you, @espn.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
FUMBLE!!!

Ourballourballourball!! #GoLobos
December 26, 2025 at 10:26 PM
And that’s a first down! First quarter ends with Lobos up 3-0. #GoLobos
December 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Goddammit, Lobos.
December 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Good grief, can these ESPN commentators be any more pro-Minnesota?
December 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Absolute insanity.
JD VANCE THINKS BRITAIN & FRANCE ARE AMERICAS LIKELY ENEMIES.
The world is getting bizarrely screwed with this kind of bull being spewed out.
December 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Okay, here we go! Let’s get it, Lobos! 🐺
December 26, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Riley is high on his own supply.
December 26, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I’m watching that Christmas movie about a millionaire who goes woke at the end.
December 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Look, if the pie recipe calls for 3/4 cup of chocolate chips, understand that at least a cup is going in there, possibly two.
December 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Absolutely hate flying Southwest these days. Hate it hate it hate it.
December 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Just absolutely gross.
As Trump Puts His Brand on Washington, the Kennedy Center Gets a New Name
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December 19, 2025 at 4:24 AM
….And I have a perfect martini.
December 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
At the Spy Museum today, I gave George Washington some instructions…
December 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I’m in DC for a family gathering, so I thought I’d run by the Capitol today….and it’s closed. Ah well. It always photographs great regardless.
December 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Don’t worry, guys, Kash Patel’s FBI is ON IT.
December 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I’m sorry Tom feels this way. I loved this episode—and as a resident of New Mexico, I thought our state looked magnificent in it.
December 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Back in The Pit again tonight, working as a volunteer at the Fall 2025 commencement. More than 2000 graduates in the Class of 2025!
December 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Bring out The Gimp!
"American Hand Story" season 1.
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