House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has announced there will be a vigil in Statuary Hall of the Capitol tonight at 6:15 pm et to honor Charlie Kirk.While it is expected to be respectful, Capitol Hill is a tinderbox right now. Democrats and Republicans are still trading barbs at one another. Both sides are accusing the other of contributing to the hyper-toxic rhetoric. There are calls to "lower the temperature." But remember, Congress is a thermometer — not a thermostat.We could have verbal jousting in and around the solemn ceremony tonight. Members could again unload on another when they filter back






























