My birthday is coming up and I hate to admit how sad that makes me.

Today's poll question: Is there less chaos and more purpose in the decision making process of President Trump than is commonly portrayed in the media?

Listen to Michael's thoughts on the podcast 💭 https://link.podtrac.com/smerconishpod
Then cast your vote 🗳️ https://www.smerconish.com/daily-poll

Arkansas State Advocacy Day is March 5 at the Capitol.

Join caregivers, families, and community members from across the state to raise awareness and engage lawmakers on Alzheimer’s and dementia priorities. #ENDALZ

Register Today: bit.ly/4qsbEUB

I am considering deleting my X Account and gravitating here

Our love is solid and a matter of fact, good news for all it has no fiscal impact #ARLegValentines

If access to care is important to you,
Let's work together and and get HB1055 all the way through #arlegvalentines

I know you love me but I love you more, you can prove me wrong by sending my bills to the second floor #arlegvalentines

Take action today! 📢

Share the Alzheimer’s Association’s policy priorities for the 95th General Assembly with your lawmakers today.
Together, we can #ENDALZ! 💜

alz-ar.quorum.us/campaign/10572…

Here’s How Mike Johnson’s Speakership Bid Could Come Undone The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes.

The House will need to elect its speaker before Congress can swear in new members and certify Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes. Here’s how it works.

We have several Alzheimer's related bills this session if you are ever interested in covering those issues, please let me know. Great piece btw

I don't think so either. He will get there but it's gonna take a few rounds. Maybe not 15 but a few.

Karen Baker sworn in as Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court Karen Baker, who chose to take the oath of office in her hometown of Clinton, became the first woman in Arkansas history to hold the position of Chief Justice.

👏🏻 www.thv11.com/article/news...

Core Elements of Evaluation of Patient With Suspected Cognitive Impairment Core 1: Establish shared goals for diagnostic process with patient and care partner. Core 2: History of Present Illness from Patient and Care Partner Core 3: Structured Multi-Domain Systems Review Core 4: Biopsychosocial History & Risk Factors Core 5: Exam Core 6: Diagnostic Steps & Formulation Core 7: Communicate diagnostic findings and implications to patient and care partner. Develop shared care plan.

Alzheimer's Association clinical practice guideline for the Diagnostic Evaluation, Testing, Counseling, and Disclosure of Suspected #Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders (DETeCD-ADRD) alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

#dementia #primarycare #neurology #MedSky

My first meeting of the New Year happens in a little over an hour. Back to the grind I go. #EndAlz

Maybe one of the best plot line summaries that I have ever read.

Happy New Year! I hope you and your family have a great year ahead.

Just finished reading the House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz 10/10 do not recommend

More wonderful Smerconish pictures from all across the country!

I'VE GOT A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH YOU PEOPLE, AND NOW, YOU'RE GONNA HEAR ABOUT IT:

Happy Festivus!

They say money can't buy happiness...but it can buy Tacos and I have never been sad while eating Tacos.

If Elon can stay off Twitter we might have a deal! Speaker Johnson just saved his gavel.

I feel bad for Speaker Johnson

Had a feeling that we were heading towards another CR. There is no end to the budget season on Capitol Hill

Both Things Can Be True, Says Man Lying Twice

Can I be added to this list?

I'm not a conspiracy theorist at all but I find it hard to believe that we don't know more about these drones in the Northeast.

BREAKING NEWS: President Biden has signed the bipartisan #BOLDAlzheimersAct reauthorization into law! 🎆

By reauthorizing this important law, we can continue strengthening our public health infrastructure. We thank the president for standing with the Alzheimer’s & dementia community. #EndALZ

Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets, AP source says Juan Soto’s deal is the largest and longest in Major League Baseball history, topping Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

That's a career investment

apnews.com/article/juan...

If you sell real estate in this country, you are subject to a background check. Why would we water down the process for vetting leaders of Government Agencies?