. >>> republican governor nikki haley says she must have been good because santa gave her a b beretta pxtorm handgun. she believes focusing on mental health care, not gun control, would prevent violence. >>> first lady michelle obama will ring in her 50th birthday next month. the white house is sending out save the dale e-mails for the january 18th gala. guests are being told the wear comfortable shoes and practice their dance movers. >>> secretary of state john kerry and walker snoop dogg walk into a room. and what happens? well, diplomacy, of course, and a casual fist bump. snoop tweeted boss life. me and john kerry at the white house. john kerry responding from the state department's twitter, quote, between us, we have sold 30 million. what, what? that's going to do it for your morning dish of scrambled politics. >>> and joining me now for our first look at politics, as he does every friday, kevin cirilli. reporter from politico. good morning, kevin. happy friday. >> happy friday, good morning to you too. >> we all know the clock ticking for 1.3 million americans who will lose unemplo