Even in these precarious times, journalists are set to don tuxes and gowns at the Washington Hilton—sans Trump—and swarm sundry parties and brunches. Perhaps gathering together is what’s needed in this second term because,

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire with deep tentacles into SpaceX, gave $2 million to the inaugural committee and was nominated to head NASA — SpaceX’s largest customer. The convicted felon Trevor Milton and his wife donated $1.8 million to the campaign and Mr. Milton received a pardon, which also spared him from paying restitution.