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Weekly Press Briefing #97: April 28th - May 4th

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from April 28 - May 4, 2024. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing!

Challenges/Prompts:

There are no open challenges or events on our radar this week. Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 1, Episode 20: Mandatory Minimums aired on May 3, 2000.

Season 2, Episode 20: The Fall’s Gonna Kill You aired on May 2, 2001.

Season 3, Episode 18: Enemies Foreign and Domestic aired on May 1, 2002.

Season 4, Episode 21: Life on Mars aired on April 30, 2003.

Season 5, Episode 20: Talking Points aired on April 28, 2004.

Season 7, Episode 20: The Last Hurrah aired on April 30, 2006.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from April 28 - May 4:

Allison Janney posted a promo video for Dule Hill’s new PBS show, The Expressway (and Bradley Whitford did too!). 

Allison Janney posted stills and video from the season finale of Palm Royale.

Amy Landecker posted a photo of herself and Brad with Luci Baines Johnson, former president Lyndon B. Johnson’s daughter, in Texas. 

Dule Hill posted photos of himself in D.C. advocating for the arts with The Creative Coalition. 

Josh Malina posted a photo of himself with his parents’ Omer counter. 

Josh Malina posted a clip of himself from The West Wing doing an unnecessary trick with a phone receiver. 

Marlee Matlin posted a photo of herself and her husband with their new granddaughter. 

Mary McCormack posted a fun fact from behind the scenes of The West Wing. 

Peter James Smith posted a photo of himself and the cast of Nora with Allison Janney and I, Tonya screenwriter Steven Rogers. 

Peter James Smith posted photos of himself and his castmates from the set of the play he’s in, Nora. 

Richard Schiff posted stills from The Good Doctor shouting out guest star (and his daughter) Ruby Kelley. 

Rob Lowe posted a photo of himself with horses while filming on location. 

Donna Moss Daily: April 28 | April 29 | April 30 | May 1 | May 2 | May 3 | May 4

Daily Josh Lyman: April 28 | April 29 | April 30 | May 1 | May 2 | May 3 | May 4

No Context BWhit: April 28 | April 29 | April 30 | May 1 | May 2 | May 3 | May 4

@twwarchive: April 29 | May 1 | May 3 | May 4

Fics:

Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. 

Josh/Donna

Somebody loved by Shinyrosa | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

Fairytale Ending? by Tyrols | Not Rated | Josh Lymn/Donna Moss | In Progress

Other Pairings/Gen Fic

The Weight We Carry Is Love by piratequeenofgreenthings | Rated T | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress

An Intriguing Variable by silasfinch for justdreaming88 | Ellie Bartlet/Original Female Character(s) | In Progress

The Race by Goochie0014 | Rated M | No Characters/Pairings Listed | Complete

Multiple Pairings

War & Peace by miabicicletta for krazykitkat, onekisstotakewithme | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Andrea Wyatt/Toby Ziegler, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress

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Weekly Press Briefing #96

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from April 21 - April 27, 2024. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing! 

Challenges/Prompts:

There are no open challenges or events on our radar this week. Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 1, Episode 19: Let Bartlet Be Bartlet aired on April 26, 2000.

Season 2, Episode 19: Bad Moon Rising aired on April 25, 2001.

Season 4, Episode 20: Evidence of Things Not Seen aired on April 23, 2003.

Season 5, Episode 19: Talking Points aired on April 21, 2004.

Season 7, Episode 19: Transition aired on April 23, 2006.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from April 21- April 27:

Allison Janney posted photos from this week’s episode of Palm Royale. 

Bradley Whitford posted a photo of Amy and their pets in bed. 

Bradley Whitford posted a photo of himself holding Anne Lamott’s new book. 

Dule Hill posted a screenshot announcing his appearance in the upcoming Hulu limited series Orphan. 

Dule Hill reposted a PBS video of clips of him tap dancing (and another one!). 

Marlee Matlin reposted a video of a skit she was in with John Maucere and other friends. 

Melissa Fitzgerald posted photos from a panel at the Irish Ambasaddor’s house, including pics with Dr. Fauci and his wife Christine Grady, Deborah Cahn (who was a writer on The West Wing), and Todd Flournoy: 1 | 2 | 3

Peter James Smith posted production photos and backstage pics from Nora, the play he’s currently in, which opened April 26 at Antaeus Theatre Company. 

Donna Moss Daily: April 21 | April 22 | April 23 | April 24 | April 25 | April 26 | April 27

Daily Josh Lyman: April 21 | April 22 | April 23 | April 24 | April 25 | April 26 | April 27

No Context BWhit: April 21 | April 23 | April 24 | April 26 | April 27

@twwarchive: April 21 | April 22 | April 24 | April 26

Edits/Artwork:

#JOSHDONNA: cream & three sugars by @sinistercherubs [VIDEO EDIT]

Editors’ Choice: 

This week, we celebrate the anniversary of the airdate of Season 7, Episode 19: Transition. Here are some of our favorite fics that center around or feature moments from that episode!

if i piled something good on all my bad (i could cancel out the darkness) by sam_writes_fics for scullymuldrs | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Josh reaches out tentatively, his hand hovering in midair for a second before he finds the courage to keep going. He traces her scars—still pink and slightly raised, a reminder that the past isn’t nearly as far behind them as he wants it to be—lightly, slowly dragging his fingertips over the three jagged lines. //scar fic: josh seeing donna’s scars from gaza for the first time how sharp the pieces were you’d crumbled into by hufflepuffhermione | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | It’s clear to her now, as she kicks off the covers of the bed, suddenly feeling restrained by them, that Josh needs company more than he needs intimacy. Josh doesn’t need her body—perhaps he does want it, but it’s more than that—he needs her. She practically jumps out of bed, unable to to stay there any longer. Not when Josh is alone on what has to be one of the hardest nights of his life (which is saying something). Josh is falling apart, and Donna tries not to notice. Until she does. //prompt: taylor swift songfic late november, holding my breath by mikaylawrites | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | "I can’t promise that I’m always gonna be clean or thoughtful or that you’re not gonna wanna choke me every now and again, but I’m in this.” Donna and Josh come home from Hawaii. it’s paradise as long as i’m with you by thotsandfeelings | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Hawaii. Flowering Like the Stars by spinninginfinity | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Sex and stargazing. That's largely it. ‘I’ll take all the blame,’ she says. ‘I’ll explain that it was just because you were so devastatingly sexy.’

Fics:

Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. 

Other Pairings/Gen Fic

The Weight We Carry Is Love by piratequeenofgreenthings | Rated T | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress

Triage in Hindsight by Kajos | Rated T | Mandy Hampton/Josh Lyman | Complete

Multiple Pairings

What Sons Do by kcat1971 | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Helen Santos/Matt Santos, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet, Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn, Zoey Bartlet/Charlie Young | In Progress

Children of the Apocalypse by murph283031 | Rated T | Leo McGarry/Annabeth Schott, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Mallory O'Brien/Sam Seaborn, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete

A Silence Full of Sound by mandolinrains | Rated T | Leo McGarry/Original Female Character(s), Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

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Weekly Press Briefing #95: April 14 - April 20

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from April 14 - April 20, 2024. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing! 

Challenges/Prompts:

There are no open challenges or events on our radar this week. Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 7, Episode 18: Requiem aired on April 16, 2006.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from April 14 - April 20:

Allison Janney posted stills from this week’s episode of Palm Royale.

Amy Landecker posted a video of Brad at Versailles. 

Dule Hill has a new Instagram account for his PBS series, The Expressway with Dule Hill, which premieres April 23 at 9 pm on PBS. 

Elisabeth Moss posted a promo graphic announcing two weeks until her new FX show, The Veil, which premieres on Hulu on April 30. 

Josh Malina posted a boomerang of himself and the rest of the Scandal cast. 

Marlee Matlin posted photos of herself and her daughter Sarah, when Sarah was an infant and now, when Sarah is pregnant with her own baby. 

Marlee Matlin posted photos with friends and family celebrating her daughter Sarah’s baby shower. 

Marlee Matlin posted photos of herself and her family with her new granddaughter, Brooklyn Rose. 

Peter James Smith posted a photo of himself standing in front of the poster for his upcoming play, Nora and photos from backstage and the rehearsal process. 

Donna Moss Daily: April 14 | April 15 | April 16 | April 17 | April 18 | April 19 | April 20

Daily Josh Lyman: April 14 | April 15 | April 16 | April 17 | April 18 | April 19 | April 20

No Context BWhit: April 15 | April 16 | April 18 | April 19 | April 20

@twwarchive: April 14 | April 15 | April 18 | April 20

Editors’ Choice: 

In honor of the release of Taylor Swift’s newest album, The Tortured Poets Department, we present some fics featuring our favorite in-universe speechwriters, White House Correspondents, and poets!

Her November Guest by anonymous_sibyl | Rated G | Toby Ziegler/Tabatha Fortis | Complete | A golden age of poetry and power / of which this noonday's the beginning hour. Mi Shebeirach by daydreaming | Rated G | Josh Lyman & Toby Ziegler (No Pairings Listed) | Complete | While Josh is in surgery, Toby copes by going to a Shabbat Service. Shenanigans by Nkala99 | Rated T | Sam Seaborn, Josh Lyman, C.J. Cregg, Toby Ziegler, Danny Concannon, Leo McGarry, Jed Bartlet (No Pairings Listed) | Complete | A Congressman, a reporter, and the White House Deputy Chief of Staff go to a bar . . . narcissus 2.0 by sparrow_writes | Rated T | Sam Seaborn/Toby Ziegler | Complete | "They warned me about this." "About what?" "You." Sam gets drunk and honest. Toby's tired of waiting. just keep your eyes on me by helsinkibaby | Rated G | Will Bailey/Kate Harper | Complete | On Election Night, Kate wants to celebrate

Fics:

Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. 

Josh/Donna

The Little Things and Big Things by wootcanal | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete 

That you’ll find me, and that you’ll see me by francisscottkeykey (alittlelifeinyouyet) | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete 

CJ/Toby

love is not a victory march by jeaniecregg | Rated G | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete

i’ll pay for my place by jeaniecregg | Rated G | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete

Other Pairings/Gen Fic

Regarding Jamie: Sound and Fury by mlea7675 | Rated G | Helen Santos/Matt Santos | Complete

but you will not mess with the grandchildren by francisscottkeykey (alittlelifeinyouyet) | Margaret Hooper & Leo McGarry, Bruno Gianelli/Margaret Hooper | Complete

Multiple Pairings

Paradise City by casliyn | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Amy Gardner/Josh Lyman | In Progress

War & Peace by miabicicletta for krazykitkat, onekisstotakewithme | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Andrea Wyatt/Toby Ziegler, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress

And the Pursuit of Happiness by welcometoyourworld | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Sam Seaborn, Ainsley Hayes/Donna Moss | In Progress 

But that’s not what ships were built for. by francisscottkeykey (alittlelifeinyouyet) | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete

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Weekly Press Briefing #94

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from April 7 - April 13, 2024. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing! 

Challenges/Prompts:

There are no open challenges or events on our radar this week. Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 7, Episode 17: Election Day Part II aired on April 9, 2006.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from April 7 – April 13:

Allison Janney posted screenshots from this week’s Palm Royale episode. 

Dule Hill posted about his daughter Kennedy’s partnership with Backlot Coffee. 

Dule Hill posted promo about his upcoming PBS arts and travel show, The Express Way, which airs April 23rd at 9/8 central. 

Elisabeth Moss posted a promo video for her upcoming FX show, The Veil, which premieres April 30. 

Marlee Matlin posted photos from her trip get her 18th tattoo.  

Mary McCormack posted a video of herself and John Slattery telling one fighter pilot’s story in honor of National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. 

Melissa Fitzgerald posted a promo graphic for The 50, a film featured at All Rise’s 2023 conference. It is now available VOD on Apple or Prime. 

Donna Moss Daily: April 7 | April 8 | April 9 | April 10 | April 11 | April 12 | April 13 

Daily Josh Lyman: April 7 | April 8 | April 9 | April 10 | April 11 | April 12 | April 13 

No Context BWhit: April 7 | April 8 | April 9  | April 11 | April 12 | April 13  

@twwarchive: April 7 | April 8 | April 9 | April 10 | April 11 | April 13 

Editors’ Choice: 

No recommendations this week. We'll be back with more stories soon!

Fics:

Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. 

Josh/Donna

Self-Evaluation by Telperien | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

all i know is a simple name (and everything has changed) by JessBakesCakes for sam_writes_fics | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

Other Pairings/Gen Fic

Regarding Jamie: Sound and Fury by mlea7675 | Rated G | Helen Santos/Matt Santos | In Progress

An Intriguing Variable by silasfinch for justdreaming88 | Ellie Bartlet/Original Female Character(s) | In Progress

you just got me started by taliamytalia | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Sam Seaborn | Complete

Tuesday, I’m in love. by muldxr for wabadabadaba | Rated T | Joey Lucas/Josh Lyman | Complete

This Seat Taken by Forgott3nQu33n | Rated G | Will Bailey/Kate Harper | Complete

The First Lady by unseenacademic | Rated T | | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress

Multiple Pairings

What Sons Do by kcat1971 | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Helen Santos/Matt Santos, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet, Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn, Zoey Bartlet/Charlie Young | In Progress

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Weekly Press Briefing #93: March 31st - April 6th

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers everything posted from March 31 - April 6, 2024. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing!

Challenges/Prompts:

There are no open challenges or events on our radar this week. Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 1, Episode 18: Six Meetings Before Lunch aired on April 5, 2000.

Season 2, Episode 18: 17 People aired on April 4, 2001.

Season 3, Episode 17: Stirred aired on April 3, 2002.

Season 4, Episode 19: Angel Maintenance aired on April 2, 2003.

Season 5, Episode 18: Access aired on March 31, 2004.

Season 6, Episode 22: 2162 Votes aired on April 6, 2005.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from March 31 – April 6:

Allison Janney posted a still from this week’s Palm Royale episode. 

Allison Janney posted a video of herself dancing on the set of Palm Royale, along with a shout out to her hairstylist. 

Janel Moloney posted a photo of the Fortnite-themed Durr Burgers she made for her sons. 

Josh Malina posted screenshots of his wedding gift to another Josh Malina. Josh Malina posted a photo of himself impersonating Bart Simpson. 

Peter James Smith posted photos from rehearsal for his upcoming play, Nora, which previews April 21. 

Rob Lowe posted a photo of his dogs looking at the ocean. 

Donna Moss Daily: March 31 | April 1 | April 2 | April 3 | April 4 | April 5 | April 6

Daily Josh Lyman: March 31 | April 1 | April 2 | April 3 | April 4 | April 5 | April 6

No Context BWhit: March 31 | April 1 | April 2 | April 3 | April 4 | April 5 | April 6 

@twwarchive: April 1 | April 2 | April 3 | April 4 | April 6

@twwgifs: April 2

Editors’ Choice: 

Here are a few fics based on or featuring points from episodes that had airdate anniversaries this week. Be sure to share your favorites with us, too!

Four Days by TheBreakfastGenie | Rated G | Josh Lyman & Toby Ziegler (No Pairings Listed) | Complete | After the president tells Josh he has multiple sclerosis, Toby is waiting in his office. Josh and Toby talk about re-election, loyalty, and a few other things. Five Minutes and the Future by glassessay | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | “I don’t want to be angry about it anymore,” he says. “I’m tired, Donna. I just want my best friend back.” “Sam’s in California,” she says. “Did you not hear the capital letters? Capital B capital F Best Friend, Donna, I’m talking little matching charms on our bracelets—" “I’m tired too,” she blurts out. “It’s been a long primary.” It’s less than an hour before what’s likely the last speech of the Santos campaign, and Josh has an apology he needs to make. all I need’s a whisper in a world that only shouts by Luppiters | Rated M | Danny Concannon/C.J. Cregg | In Progress | Drabbles and ficlets inspired by requests, prompts, and just about anything, written over the years. Mostly C.J./Danny, together and apart. The Jackal, a Brief History by aronos_zitro | Rated G | Andrea Wyatt/Toby Ziegler | Complete | Have you ever wondered how The Jackal became a "thing" for CJ and the staff? Here's a brief history of how we came to have this timeless scene from "Six Meetings Before Lunch" (S01E18). Oneshot.

Fics:

Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. 

Josh/Donna

this is the wonder (that's keeping the stars apart) by joshatella (shuuuliet) | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

The Theory of Entropy by Jane_3yr3 | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

A Year In the Life by Proportional Response | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

CJ/Toby

In Plain Sight by JediAnnieScrambler | Rated M | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete

Other Pairings/Gen Fic

Sam Seaborn is Interviewed by Hackney123 | Rated G | No Pairings Listed | Complete

Regarding Jamie: Sound and Fury by mlea7675 | Rated G | Helen Santos/Matt Santos | In Progress

Allergies by shecouldnotcomeupwithaname | Rated G | C. J. Cregg/Kate Harper | Complete

i could be your (crush crush crush) by taliamytaliae | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Sam Seaborn | Complete

EAD2021: Fight for All by hellbells (NCIS crossover) | Rated T | Anthony DiNozzo/Sam Seaborn | In Progress

We had a deal by Labda | Not Rated | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress

Helen Visits Wisconsin by Hackney123 | Not Rated | Donna Moss/Helen Santos | Complete

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Weely Press Briefing #92: March 24th - 30th

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from March 24 - March 30, 2024. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing! 

Challenges/Prompts:

There are no open challenges or events on our radar this week. Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 3, Episode 16: The U.S. Poet Laureate aired on March 27, 2002.

Season 4, Episode 18: Privateers aired on March 26, 2003.

Season 5, Episode 17: The Supremes aired on March 24, 2004.

Season 6, Episode 21: Things Fall Apart aired on March 30, 2005.

Season 7, Episode 15: Welcome to Wherever You Are aired on March 26, 2006.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from March 24 – March 30:

Allison Janney posted a photo of herself with Carol Burnett on the set of Palm Royale. 

Josh Malina posted a photo of his arm after his 5th platelet donation of 2024. 

Peter James Smith posted a video clip of a Xerox commercial he did years ago. 

Donna Moss Daily: March 24 | March 25 | March 26 | March 27 | March 28 | March 29 | March 30

Daily Josh Lyman: March 24 | March 25 | March 26 | March 27 | March 28 | March 29 | March 30

No Context BWhit: March 24 | March 25 | March 26 | March 27 | March 28 | March 29 @twwarchive: March 24 | March 25 | March 26 | March 27 | March 29 | March 30

Edits/Artwork:

#joshdonna: so american by @nacejisbon [VIDEO EDIT]

Editors' Choice:

We are taking this week off and will be bac with more recommendations soon. If you have any topics you'd like to see featured for this section, let us know!

Fics:

Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. 

Josh/Donna

hold on (and hope that we'll find our way back in the end) by payback16 | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

Everything Has Changed by MatthewsMary | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete [Editor’s Note: While this fic is listed on AO3 as complete, it has continued to update and appears to be a WIP]

CJ/Toby

sweet dreams (are made of this) by hawkinshellfire | Rated M | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete 

long time running by hawkinshellfire | Rated M | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete 

Modern Woman by JediAnnieScrambler | Rated E | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete 

Other Pairings/Gen Fic

Adorable, Yet Ill Adored by HotchkissRoyale | Rated E | Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn | In Progress

Multiple Pairings

Children of the Apocalypse by murph283031 | Rated T | Leo McGarry/Annabeth Schott, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Mallory O'Brien/Sam Seaborn, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress

A Silence Full of Sound by mandolinrains | Rated T | Leo McGarry/Original Female Character(s), Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

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Weekly Press Briefing #91: March 17th - March 23rd

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from March 17  - March 23, 2024. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing! 

Challenges/Prompts:

There are no open challenges or events on our radar this week. Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 1, Episode 17: The White House Pro Am aired on March 22, 2000.

Season 6, Episode 20: In God We Trust aired on March 23, 2005.

Season 7, Episode 14: Two Weeks Out aired on March 19, 2006.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from March 17 – March 23:

Allison Janney posted stills and video clips from Palm Royale, as well as video promo. The first three episodes are now streaming on Apple TV.

Elisabeth Moss posted a promo image for FX’s The Veil, premiering April 30 on Hulu.

Marlee Matlin posted a photo in memory of Herb Larson. 

Mary McCormack posted promo for her appearance on the game show 25 Words or Less. 

Peter James Smith posted a photo of his name card and script for A Doll’s House rehearsal. 

Rob Lowe posted a photo of himself on his 60th birthday, as well as a slideshow of photos from throughout his life.

Rob Lowe reposted photos of himself with his dog that Team Coco podcasts posted on his birthday.  

Donna Moss Daily: March 17 | March 18 | March 19 | March 20 | March 21 | March 22 | March 23

Daily Josh Lyman: March 17 | March 18 | March 19 | March 20 | March 21 | March 22 | March 23

No Context BWhit: March 18 | March 19 | March 20 | March 21 | March 22 | March 23

@twwarchive: March 17 | March 18 | March 19 | March 20 | March 21 | March 22 | March 23

@janneyupdates: March 19 | March 19 (2) | March 19 (3) | March 20 | March 21 | March 21 (2) | March 22 | March 22 (2) | March 23 | March 23 (2) | March 23 (3)

@twwgifs: March 17

Editors’ Choice: 

This week, we’re focusing on some of our favorite fics set in or referencing events from Season 4! Be sure to share your favorites as well.

dial the number who’s bound to love you by mikaylawrites | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | He’s halfway to drifting off when the show comes back on, announcing their next caller. “Welcome back listeners, we’ve got D on the line,” the radio host says. “D, why don’t you tell us what you’re calling about tonight?” “I think I’m in love with my boss.” Josh's eyes pop open. He would know that voice anywhere, hears it nearly every day, hears it in his dreams. It’s Donna. - After the night of the inauguration leaves him confused, Josh hears Donna call into a radio show for advice...about him.

often a sweetness by thefinestmuffins | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Josh and Donna cope with a series of increasingly intense and unsettling events in the only way they know how: by turning to each other. *Or; a fic to fill in the emotional gaps in late season 4*

Conspiracy by hufflepuffhermione | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | “What do you think all the conspiracy theorists out there will make of this?” Will asks. “I think they’ll be disappointed that the White House is wasting its time and energy on getting these two idiots together instead of executing, you know, actual conspiracies." - After witnessing the snowball incident, the whole White House staff decides that the Josh-and-Donna thing needs some outside interference. just wrong enough to make it feel right by Luppiters | Rated G | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete | “Hey, CJ. I have a room reserved nearby. They might have more – come with me?” CJ swallows her surprise at the familiar voice – one she hasn’t heard since after Inauguration; one that both calmed and unnerved her. For TWW Press' Wheel of Destiny challenge: Only One Bed, S4 and the Bartlet Farm.

blue, 1971 by crossingdelancey |  | Rated T | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete | CJ, standing at thirty-something, has her feet in the now and her head stuck back in the warmer days, where she thought that maybe she’d marry that man. — toby is moving on, and she misses him terribly

Fics:

Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. 

Josh/Donna

Self-Evaluation by Telperien | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

Everything Has Changed by MatthewsMary | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete [Editor’s Note: While this fic is listed on AO3 as complete, it has continued to update and appears to be a WIP]

A Year In the Life by Proportional Response | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

Other Pairings/Gen Fic

as every fairytale comes real by jeaniecregg | Rated G | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete

The Ethics Investigation by Hackney123 | Rated G | Ainsley Hayes, Oliver Babish (No Pairings Listed) | Complete

We had a deal by Labda | Not Rated | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress

Multiple Pairings

You Never Gave a Warning Sign by make_easter_gay_again | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Sam Seaborn, Josh Lyman/Original Male Character | Complete

What Sons Do by kcat1971 | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Helen Santos/Matt Santos, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet, Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn, Zoey Bartlet/Charlie Young | In Progress

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Weekly Press Briefing #90: March 10th - 16th

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from March 10 - March 16, 2024. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing! 

Challenges/Prompts:

Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

@thefinestmuffin and @JessBakesCakes are hosting the 3rd Annual Josh/Donna Rom-Com Fest. The fest revealed on February 14, but prompts and claims are still open and fics can still be added to the collection. Details here.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 2, Episode 17: The Stackhouse Filibuster aired on March 14, 2001.

Season 6, Episode 19: Ninety Miles Away aired on March 16, 2005.

Season 7, Episode 13: The Cold aired on March 12, 2006.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from March 10 – March 16:

Dule Hill posted a video in support of fundraising for Private School Axis in LA. 

Dule Hill posted photos of himself and his family getting ready for and attending the NAACP Image Awards. 

Marlee Matlin posted photos from her daughter’s baby shower. 

Mary McCormack posted family photos in memory of her mother, who has passed away.

Peter James Smith posted a screenshot of his recent audition self-tapes. 

Rob Lowe posted photos from Oscars night. 

Rob Lowe posted a photo of himself and his sons next to a Lowe motorboat. 

Donna Moss Daily: March 10 | March 11 | March 12 | March 13 | March 14 | March 15 | March 16

Daily Josh Lyman: March 10 | March 11 | March 12 | March 13 | March 14 | March 15 | March 16

No Context BWhit: March 10 | March 12 | March 14 | March 15 | March 16

@twwarchive: March 10 | March 11 | March 12 | March 13 | March 14 | March 15 | March 16

@janneyupdates: March 13 | March 14 | March 14 (2)

Editors’ Choice: 

In honor of the anniversary of the premiere of 7.13 “The Cold”, have some of our favorite fics centered around or involving that episode! Be sure to share some of your favorites, too.

i’m all for you (body and soul) by hanyolo | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Josh sits back with a dejected sigh, can’t help but think that maybe this is just one of those things, yet another reminder from the universe that he and Donna aren’t meant to happen. But it doesn’t feel like that anymore. Not after this morning, not after the terrible year he spent without her. No, it feels like maybe the stars are finally aligning, like this might be their last chance, so he jumps to his feet, all but pushing Bram aside as he sidesteps the table and jogs the length of the terrace. “Josh, what —“ Ronna starts to ask him, but he ignores her, can feel both her and Bram watching him with a burning curiosity as he tries to stop her before it’s too late. // me watching the cold: i can fix that your heart on my mind by hufflepuffhermione | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | It's as if looking at her can trigger a memory, and any facts he’s supposed to be using to corral donors slip his mind when he looks at her and feels her lips on his again. I feel terrible, he had told her, but he might have been lying, because even some of the best polls he’s seen over the course of this brutal campaign don’t make him feel as good, as warm, as the memory of that morning last week. Josh can't stop thinking about the first time he and Donna kissed. the other side of the door by sam_writes_fics | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Donna wanders out of the bathroom, baffled by how late it is for the hundredth night in a row, and she drapes her coat over a chair before moving to plug in her cell phone. The blinking light catches her attention, and she flips it open. One missed call. From Josh. Perfect. // post-ep for 7x13: The Cold With One Hello, I’ll Never Be the Same by JessBakesCakes | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | “Hi.” “Hi.” It's all he can say at the moment - they've always been able to say so much with just one word, and this moment is no different. Or: Josh and Donna and how 'hi' means so much more than 'hello'. cause you know that it’s delicate by pumpkinpatch95 | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | "It was new, the two of them eating lunch together." 5 times Josh and Donna snuck in dates, starting when she joined the Santos campaign. 5 times they got caught.

Fics:

Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. 

Josh/Donna

Somebody Loved by JessBakesCakes | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

Self-Evaluation by Telperien | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

Abbey/Jed

The First Lady by unseenacademic | Rated T | | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress

We had a deal by Labda | Not Rated | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress

Other Pairings/Gen Fic

it started off with a kiss... now it ended up like this by imawkwardlysoc | Rated G | Sam Seaborn/Original Female Character | Complete

An Intriguing Variable by silasfinch for justdreaming88 | Rated T | Ellie Bartlet/Original Female Character(s) | In Progress

Multiple Pairings

Children of the Apocalypse by murph283031 | Rated T | Leo McGarry/Annabeth Schott, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Mallory O'Brien/Sam Seaborn, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress

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Feel free to let us know if we missed something, if you have an event you’d like us to promote, or if you have an item that you’d like included in the next briefing!

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Weekly Press Briefing #89

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from March 3 - March 9, 2024. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing!

Challenges/Prompts:

Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

@thefinestmuffin and @JessBakesCakes are hosting the 3rd Annual Josh/Donna Rom-Com Fest. The fest revealed on February 14, but prompts and claims are still open and fics can still be added to the collection. Details here.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 3, Episode 15: Dead Irish Writers aired on March 6, 2002.

Season 5, Episode 16: Eppur Si Muove aired on March 3, 2004.

Season 6, Episode 18: La Palabra aired on March 9, 2005.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from March 3 – March 9:

Allison Janney posted video promo for her new show Palm Royale, which premieres March 20 on Apple TV+. 

Dule Hill posted a video promoting Reuniting the Cast of Psych: A Fan Experience, happening June 8-9 in the Chicago area. 

Dule Hill posted the graphic for a Broadway Light Dimming Ceremony for HInton Battle happening in New York City on March 12. 

Josh Malina posted a photo of himself with his pickle ball friends. 

Josh Malina posted photos of himself donating blood/platelets. 

Marlee Matlin posted photos of herself with her sons for National Sons Day. 

Marlee Matlin posted photos of herself with her brother Marc for his birthday. 

Marlee Matlin posted a video and a photo of herself in her Oscars look. 

Marlee Matlin posted a slideshow of herself (and her son Tyler) getting ready for the Oscars. 

Peter James Smith posted photos of himself picketing in support of IATSE. 

Rob Lowe posted a photo of his dogs with a toy football. 

Rob Lowe posted a photo of himself with Seth MacFarlane. 

Donna Moss Daily: March 3 | March 4 | March 5 | March 6 | March 7 | March 8 | March 9

Daily Josh Lyman: March 3 | March 4 | March 5 | March 6 | March 7 | March 8 | March 9

No Context BWhit: March 3 | March 4 | March 6 | March 7 | March 8 | March 9

@twwarchive: March 3 | March 4 | March 5 | March 6 | March 7 | March 8 | March 9

@twwgifs: March 5 | March 5 (2) | March 7 

@janneyupdates: March 8 (1) | March 8 (2)

Fics:

No Editors' Choice this week, but here's your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. 

Josh/Donna

Lover by MatthewsMary | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

Rules of Engagement by Shonio | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

Other Pairings/Gen Fic

it’s always you by tipstaff | Not Rated | Sam Seaborn/Toby Ziegler | Complete

it started off with a kiss... now it ended up like this by imawkwardlysoc | Rated G | Sam Seaborn/Original Female Character | In Progress

LoveGame by AdelaideTrinity | Rated E | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete

tellin’ myself, one day, i’ll forget about it by Luppiters | Rated G | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete

We had a deal by Labda | Not Rated | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete

Distraction by olivverie | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Matt Santos | Complete

Multiple Pairings

Saving All My Love For You by AdelaideTrinity | Rated E | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler, Andrea Wyatt/Toby Ziegler | Complete

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Weekly Press Briefing Double Edition: #87 and #88

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing is a double edition and covers all things posted from February 18 – March 2. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing! 

Challenges/Prompts:

Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

@thefinestmuffin and @JessBakesCakes are hosting the 3rd Annual Josh/Donna Rom-Com Fest. The fest revealed on February 14, but prompts and claims are still open and fics can still be added to the collection. Details here.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 1, Episode 16: 20 Hours in L.A. aired on February 23, 2000.

Season 2, Episode 15: Ellie aired on February 21, 2001. 

Season 2, Episode 16 :Somebody's Going to Emergency, Somebody's Going to Jail aired on February 28, 2001.

Season 3, Episode 14: Hartsfield’s Landing aired on February 27, 2002.

Season 4, Episode 16: The California 47th aired on February 19, 2003.

Season 4, Episode 17: Red Haven’s On Fire aired on February 26, 2003.

Season 5, Episode 14: An Khe aired on February 18, 2004.

Season 5, Episode 15: Full Disclosure aired on February 25, 2004.

Season 6, Episode 16: Drought Conditions aired on February 23, 2005.

Season 6, Episode 17: A Good Day aired on March 2, 2005.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from February 18 - March 2:

Allison Janney posted a video promo of herself in Palm Royale, which premieres on Apple TV+ on March 20. 

Amy Landecker posted a photo of herself kneeling on top of Brad while he’s stretching. 

Bradley Whitford posted a video with Wis Dems announcing the winner of their Dinner with Brad contest. 

Janel Moloney posted a video of her dog Ollie barking at a squirrel.  

Josh Malina posted a photo of himself with a trumpet from 1986. 

Josh Malina posted a throwback photo of himself and a friend. 

Josh Malina posted photos from his 2010 web series Backwash: 1 | 2 | 3

Josh Malina posted a video of his son Avi skateboarding. 

Peter James Smith posted a still from and link to his deleted scene in Superstore. 

Peter James Smith posted photos from a play reading he is doing. 

Rob Lowe posted a video of himself petting his dogs. 

Donna Moss Daily: February 18 | February 19 | February 20 | February 21 | February 22 | February 23 | February 24 | February 25 | February 26 | February 27 | February 28 | February 29 | March 1 | March 2

Daily Josh Lyman: February 18 | February 19 | February 20 | February 21 | February 22 | February 23 | February 24 | February 25 | February 26 | February 27 | February 28 | February 29 | March 1 | March 2

No Context BWhit: February 18 | February 19 | February 20 | February 21 | February 22 | February 23 | February 24 | February 25 | February 26 | February 27 | February 28 | February 29 | March 2

@twwarchive: February 18 | February 19 | February 20 | February 21 | February 22 | February 23 | February 24 | February 25 | February 26 | February 27 | February 28 | February 29 | March 1 | March 2

Editors’ Choice: 

In honor of the anniversary of the premiere of “20 Hours in L.A.”, here are some of our favorite fics based on/centered around that episode!

Go to Sleep by AndAllThatMishigas | Rated G | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete | Post-ep for 20 Hours in LA of red dresses and things unsaid by JediAnnieScrambler | Rated T | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete | “CJ,” he managed, voice tight and strangled. Her dress was soft and silky under his fingertips, her perfume stronger than ever. “Are you drunk?” “No, Tobus, I am not drunk.” (20 Hours in LA missing scene) Gathering Rosebuds and Mixing Metaphors by Lily_Padd_23 | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Sam Seaborn | Complete | Alternate ending to 20 Hours in LA gather ye rosebuds by thefinestmuffins | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | “Gather ye rosebuds,” she’d said, all impetuous, up on her knees on his damn bed, and it’s so confusing, the way he’s almost positive that’s she’s flirting with him sometimes, even as she actively pushes him towards other women. Gather ye rosebuds. Joey’s door is within sight now, but Josh turns around without knocking, without pausing or even slowing down, driven by something sharp and immediate that seems to be lodged directly behind his solar plexus. ** A one and done smutshot, canon-divergent from 20 Hours in LA, in which Josh realizes where his rosebuds are and goes back to his hotel room to gather them. **

Fics from the past two weeks coming in the reblog!

[twwpress]

Weekly Press Briefing #87 and #88, continued!!

Fics posted from February 18 - March 2 under the cut!

Fics:

Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. 

Josh/Donna

Lover by MatthewsMary | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

I Know What’s Next… by GoneScribbling | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

A Year In the Life by Proportional Response | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

delicates by hell_to_breakfast | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

Come Back, Be Here by MatthewsMary | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete 

my days now end as they began (with thoughts of you) by flowersinapril | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

and i'll love you more than anybody can by JessBakesCakes | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

CJ/Danny

every moment led me to this place by Luppiters | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete

if everything could feel this real forever by WhatBecomesOfYou | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete

not everyone loves asters by somuchwhatever | Rated G | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete

Abbey/Jed

Un-comfort-able by Labda | Not Rated | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete

Josh and the Jackass by unseenacademic | Rated T | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete

Other Pairings/Gen Fic

wednesday morning at five o’clock by hummingbird_ruse | Rated T | Donna Moss (No Pairings Listed) | Complete

it started off with a kiss... now it ended up like this by imawkwardlysoc | Rated G | Sam Seaborn/Original Female Character | In Progress

to kill a mockingbird by LitSpinner | Rated T | C. J. Cregg/Original Character(s) | Complete

When the Dust Settles by Suspiciouspencil | Not Rated | Zoey Bartlet, Toby Ziegler, Andrea Wyatt, Huck Wyatt-Ziegler, Molly Wyatt-Ziegler | Complete

you’re just a boy (and i’m kinda the man) by hawkinshellfire | Rated M | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete

Multiple Pairings

Children of the Apocalypse by murph283031 | Rated T | Leo McGarry/Annabeth Schott, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Mallory O'Brien/Sam Seaborn, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress

What Sons Do by kcat1971 | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Helen Santos/Matt Santos, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet, Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn, Zoey Bartlet/Charlie Young | In Progress

Paradise City by casliyn | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Amy Gardner/Josh Lyman | In Progress

War & Peace by miabicicletta for krazykitkat, onekisstotakewithme | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Andrea Wyatt/Toby Ziegler, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress

like a kennedy when camelot went down in flames by MarvelousAvengfulSlytherin | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Joey Lucas/Sam Seaborn | In Progress

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Feel free to let us know if we missed something, if you have an event you’d like us to promote, or if you have an item that you’d like included in the next briefing!

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Weekly Press Briefing Double Edition: #87 and #88

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing is a double edition and covers all things posted from February 18 – March 2. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing! 

Challenges/Prompts:

Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

@thefinestmuffin and @JessBakesCakes are hosting the 3rd Annual Josh/Donna Rom-Com Fest. The fest revealed on February 14, but prompts and claims are still open and fics can still be added to the collection. Details here.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 1, Episode 16: 20 Hours in L.A. aired on February 23, 2000.

Season 2, Episode 15: Ellie aired on February 21, 2001. 

Season 2, Episode 16 :Somebody's Going to Emergency, Somebody's Going to Jail aired on February 28, 2001.

Season 3, Episode 14: Hartsfield’s Landing aired on February 27, 2002.

Season 4, Episode 16: The California 47th aired on February 19, 2003.

Season 4, Episode 17: Red Haven’s On Fire aired on February 26, 2003.

Season 5, Episode 14: An Khe aired on February 18, 2004.

Season 5, Episode 15: Full Disclosure aired on February 25, 2004.

Season 6, Episode 16: Drought Conditions aired on February 23, 2005.

Season 6, Episode 17: A Good Day aired on March 2, 2005.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from February 18 - March 2:

Allison Janney posted a video promo of herself in Palm Royale, which premieres on Apple TV+ on March 20. 

Amy Landecker posted a photo of herself kneeling on top of Brad while he’s stretching. 

Bradley Whitford posted a video with Wis Dems announcing the winner of their Dinner with Brad contest. 

Janel Moloney posted a video of her dog Ollie barking at a squirrel.  

Josh Malina posted a photo of himself with a trumpet from 1986. 

Josh Malina posted a throwback photo of himself and a friend. 

Josh Malina posted photos from his 2010 web series Backwash: 1 | 2 | 3

Josh Malina posted a video of his son Avi skateboarding. 

Peter James Smith posted a still from and link to his deleted scene in Superstore. 

Peter James Smith posted photos from a play reading he is doing. 

Rob Lowe posted a video of himself petting his dogs. 

Donna Moss Daily: February 18 | February 19 | February 20 | February 21 | February 22 | February 23 | February 24 | February 25 | February 26 | February 27 | February 28 | February 29 | March 1 | March 2

Daily Josh Lyman: February 18 | February 19 | February 20 | February 21 | February 22 | February 23 | February 24 | February 25 | February 26 | February 27 | February 28 | February 29 | March 1 | March 2

No Context BWhit: February 18 | February 19 | February 20 | February 21 | February 22 | February 23 | February 24 | February 25 | February 26 | February 27 | February 28 | February 29 | March 2

@twwarchive: February 18 | February 19 | February 20 | February 21 | February 22 | February 23 | February 24 | February 25 | February 26 | February 27 | February 28 | February 29 | March 1 | March 2

Edits/Artwork

#CJTOBY: enigma by lady gaga by @cjcreggswifey [VIDEO EDIT]

Editors’ Choice: 

In honor of the anniversary of the premiere of “20 Hours in L.A.”, here are some of our favorite fics based on/centered around that episode!

Go to Sleep by AndAllThatMishigas | Rated G | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete | Post-ep for 20 Hours in LA of red dresses and things unsaid by JediAnnieScrambler | Rated T | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete | “CJ,” he managed, voice tight and strangled. Her dress was soft and silky under his fingertips, her perfume stronger than ever. “Are you drunk?” “No, Tobus, I am not drunk.” (20 Hours in LA missing scene) Gathering Rosebuds and Mixing Metaphors by Lily_Padd_23 | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Sam Seaborn | Complete | Alternate ending to 20 Hours in LA gather ye rosebuds by thefinestmuffins | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | “Gather ye rosebuds,” she’d said, all impetuous, up on her knees on his damn bed, and it’s so confusing, the way he’s almost positive that’s she’s flirting with him sometimes, even as she actively pushes him towards other women. Gather ye rosebuds. Joey’s door is within sight now, but Josh turns around without knocking, without pausing or even slowing down, driven by something sharp and immediate that seems to be lodged directly behind his solar plexus. ** A one and done smutshot, canon-divergent from 20 Hours in LA, in which Josh realizes where his rosebuds are and goes back to his hotel room to gather them. **

Fics from the past two weeks coming in the reblog!

[twwpress]

Weekly Press Briefing #86: February 11th - 17th

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from February 11 – February 17. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing!

Challenges/Prompts:

Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

@thefinestmuffin and @JessBakesCakes are hosting the 3rd Annual Josh/Donna Rom-Com Fest. The fest revealed on February 14, but prompts and claims are still open and fics can still be added to the collection. Details here.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 1, Episode 15: Celestial Navigation aired on February 16, 2000.

Season 2, Episode 14: The War At Home aired on February 14, 2001.

Season 4, Episode 15: Inauguration: Over There aired on February 12, 2003.

Season 6, Episode 15: Freedonia aired on February 16, 2005.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from February 11 - February 17:

Amy Landecker posted a screenshot of Josh Lyman in sunglasses. 

Amy Landecker posted photos of her and Brad’s dog Angie, including photos of each of them with the dog. 

Bradley Whitford posted a photo of his wife Amy with one of their dogs, along with a sweet Valentine’s Day message. 

Dulé Hill posted a photo from the TCAs where he was talking about his upcoming show “The Express Way with Dulé Hill”, a four part docu-series airing on PBS beginning April 23. 

Dulé Hill posted photos of himself and his wife Jazmyn continuing their Valentine’s Day oyster tradition. 

Janel Moloney posted a photo of her beagle Ollie eyeing her son’s birthday breakfast. 

Josh Malina posted a photo of himself donating platelets.

Josh Malina posted a cast photo from the 1992 National Tour of A Few Good Men. 

Marlee Matlin posted a photo of herself at the Academy Nominee Luncheon (she is a Governor). 

Mary McCormack posted photos of her daughter Rose playing live at the Whisky a Go Go as part of a benefit for HEARTbeats. 

Melissa Fitzgerald posted a photo of herself with her pup for Valentine’s Day. 

Richard Schiff posted a photo of himself with his wife Sheila for Valentine’s Day. 

Rob Lowe posted a photo of himself and his wife on bicycles in celebration of Valentine’s Day. 

Rob Lowe posted photos of himself at Santa Barbara International Film Festival with Robert Downey Jr. and Cillian Murphy. 

Donna Moss Daily: February 11 | February 12 | February 13 | February 14 | February 15 | February 16 | February 17

Daily Josh Lyman: February 11 | February 12 | February 13 | February 14 | February 15 | February 16 | February 17

No Context BWhit: February 11 | February 12 | February 13 | February 14 | February 15 | February 17

@twwarchive: February 11 | February 12 | February 13 | February 14 | February 15 | February 16 | February 17

@twwgifs: February 11 | February 14

Editors’ Choice: 

This week, we’re bringing you some of our favorite fics that touch on what could have been: here are a few of our favorite canon divergence fics!

i want your complications too by thefinestmuffins for JessBakesCakes | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Amy Gardner/John Tandy | In progress | What could have happened between Josh and Donna during Dead Irish Writers if Josh and Amy had never really gotten off the ground? Canon-divergent from 100,000 Airplanes. In Whatever Way You Need by TemperanceCain | Rated T | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete | C.J. has a problem. Margaret offers a solution. before i forget by jazzjo | Rated G | C.J. Cregg, Talmidge Cregg | Complete | standing at the fork in the road, c.j. chooses her father and ohio, at least for now. or,  a love letter to my grandmother let my love fix you up (when you’re coming undone) by JessBakesCakes for hufflepuffhermione | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | The Gaza Arc reimagined: what if Sam flew to Germany to make sure his friends didn't miss their third chance? love is not a victory march by epigraphs | Rated G | C.J. Cregg/Simon Donovan | Complete | On a bench in Times Square, surrounded by lights and sounds and sights and people, she lets herself fall apart. The Deepest of Needs by deandratb for broken_hearted_bard | Rated T | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete | His proposal is a failure, his job is only getting harder. At least his best friend isn't going anywhere. Begins the night after “7A WF 83429.”

This week's fics coming in the reblog!

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Weekly Press Briefing #86, continued!

This week's fics beneath the cut!

Fics:

Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. 

Josh/Donna

Locus Amoenus by spooky_spacegirl | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

Come Back, Be Here by MatthewsMary | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete [Editor’s Note: While this fic is listed on AO3 as complete, it has continued to update and appears to be a WIP]

Spring Training by casliyn | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

hope was a letter i could never send by hanyolo | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

my days now end as they began (with thoughts of you) by flowersinapril | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

Fairytale Ending? by Tyrols | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

don’t be my last strange encounter! by hell_to_breakfast | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

CJ/Danny

every moment led me to this place by Luppiters | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete

if everything could feel this real forever by WhatBecomesOfYou | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete

not everyone loves asters by somuchwhatever | Rated G | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete

Abbey/Jed

The First Lady by unseenacademic | Rated G | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress

In-fidelity by Labda | Not Rated | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete

With Pomp and Parade by unseenacademic | Rated T | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete

Real Food (For Thought) by unseenacademic | Rated T | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete

Other Pairings/Gen Fic

the memories i run from by Khoshekh42 (Parks and Recreation crossover) | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Sam Seaborn | In Progress

Loving Eleanor Bartlet by silasfinch | Rated T | Ellie Bartlet/Original Female Character(s) | In Progress

Triumvirate by HarmonyLover for vialethe | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss/Sam Seaborn | Complete

give me something I can handle (a good lover or someone who’s nice to me) by jeaniecregg | Rated G | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete

crazy little thing called love by rearviewmirror | Rated T | Jed Bartlet/Leo McGarry | Complete

Multiple Pairings

What Sons Do by kcat1971 | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Helen Santos/Matt Santos, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet, Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn, Zoey Bartlet/Charlie Young | In Progress

Paradise City by casliyn | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Amy Gardner/Josh Lyman | In Progress

five kisses that never happened by hondagirll | Rated G | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler, Ellie Bartlet/Will Bailey | In Progress

Keep Breathing by mlea7675 | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn, C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler, Helen Santos/Matt Santos, Leo McGarry/Annabeth Schott | Complete

Livin’ On A Prayer by Ash_Wilkes | Rated T | Sam Seaborn/Original Female Character, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet, Zoey Bartlet/Charlie Young, Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | In Progress

Little Ellie by Anonymous | Rated G | Ellie Bartlet/Vic Faison, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete

And Something for Us to Remember too by unseenacademic | Rated T | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet, Elizabeth Bartlet Westin/Doug Westin, Ellie Bartlet/Vic Faison, Zoey Bartlet/Charlie Young, Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete 

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Weekly Press Briefing #86: February 11th - 17th

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from February 11 – February 17. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing!

Challenges/Prompts:

Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

@thefinestmuffin and @JessBakesCakes are hosting the 3rd Annual Josh/Donna Rom-Com Fest. The fest revealed on February 14, but prompts and claims are still open and fics can still be added to the collection. Details here.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 1, Episode 15: Celestial Navigation aired on February 16, 2000.

Season 2, Episode 14: The War At Home aired on February 14, 2001.

Season 4, Episode 15: Inauguration: Over There aired on February 12, 2003.

Season 6, Episode 15: Freedonia aired on February 16, 2005.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from February 11 - February 17:

Amy Landecker posted a screenshot of Josh Lyman in sunglasses. 

Amy Landecker posted photos of her and Brad’s dog Angie, including photos of each of them with the dog. 

Bradley Whitford posted a photo of his wife Amy with one of their dogs, along with a sweet Valentine’s Day message. 

Dulé Hill posted a photo from the TCAs where he was talking about his upcoming show “The Express Way with Dulé Hill”, a four part docu-series airing on PBS beginning April 23. 

Dulé Hill posted photos of himself and his wife Jazmyn continuing their Valentine’s Day oyster tradition. 

Janel Moloney posted a photo of her beagle Ollie eyeing her son’s birthday breakfast. 

Josh Malina posted a photo of himself donating platelets.

Josh Malina posted a cast photo from the 1992 National Tour of A Few Good Men. 

Marlee Matlin posted a photo of herself at the Academy Nominee Luncheon (she is a Governor). 

Mary McCormack posted photos of her daughter Rose playing live at the Whisky a Go Go as part of a benefit for HEARTbeats. 

Melissa Fitzgerald posted a photo of herself with her pup for Valentine’s Day. 

Richard Schiff posted a photo of himself with his wife Sheila for Valentine’s Day. 

Rob Lowe posted a photo of himself and his wife on bicycles in celebration of Valentine’s Day. 

Rob Lowe posted photos of himself at Santa Barbara International Film Festival with Robert Downey Jr. and Cillian Murphy. 

Donna Moss Daily: February 11 | February 12 | February 13 | February 14 | February 15 | February 16 | February 17

Daily Josh Lyman: February 11 | February 12 | February 13 | February 14 | February 15 | February 16 | February 17

No Context BWhit: February 11 | February 12 | February 13 | February 14 | February 15 | February 17

@twwarchive: February 11 | February 12 | February 13 | February 14 | February 15 | February 16 | February 17

@twwgifs: February 11 | February 14

Editors’ Choice: 

This week, we’re bringing you some of our favorite fics that touch on what could have been: here are a few of our favorite canon divergence fics!

i want your complications too by thefinestmuffins for JessBakesCakes | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Amy Gardner/John Tandy | In progress | What could have happened between Josh and Donna during Dead Irish Writers if Josh and Amy had never really gotten off the ground? Canon-divergent from 100,000 Airplanes. In Whatever Way You Need by TemperanceCain | Rated T | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete | C.J. has a problem. Margaret offers a solution. before i forget by jazzjo | Rated G | C.J. Cregg, Talmidge Cregg | Complete | standing at the fork in the road, c.j. chooses her father and ohio, at least for now. or,  a love letter to my grandmother let my love fix you up (when you’re coming undone) by JessBakesCakes for hufflepuffhermione | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | The Gaza Arc reimagined: what if Sam flew to Germany to make sure his friends didn't miss their third chance? love is not a victory march by epigraphs | Rated G | C.J. Cregg/Simon Donovan | Complete | On a bench in Times Square, surrounded by lights and sounds and sights and people, she lets herself fall apart. The Deepest of Needs by deandratb for broken_hearted_bard | Rated T | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete | His proposal is a failure, his job is only getting harder. At least his best friend isn't going anywhere. Begins the night after “7A WF 83429.”

This week's fics coming in the reblog!

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Weekly Press Briefing #85: February 4th - 10th

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from February 4 – February 10. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing! 

Challenges/Prompts:

Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

@thefinestmuffin and @JessBakesCakes are hosting the 3rd Annual Josh/Donna Rom-Com Fest. Anyone can prompt or claim, and the fest reveals on February 14. Details here.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 1, Episode 14: Take This Sabbath Day aired on February 9, 2000.

Season 2, Episode 13: Bartlet’s Third State of the Union aired on February 7, 2001.

Season 3, Episode 13: Night Five aired on February 6, 2002.

Season 4, Episode 14: Inauguration: Part I aired on February 5, 2003.

Season 5, Episode 12: Slow News Day aired on February 4, 2004.

Season 6, Episode 14: The Wake Up Call aired on February 9, 2005.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from February 4 - February 10:

Allison Janney posted the trailer to her new series, Palm Royale, which premieres on AppleTV on March 20th. 

Dule Hill posted a video of clips of himself with Hinton Battle, along with a touching tribute to the triple Tony-winner who passed away on January 30th of this year. 

Dule HIll posted a video of Martin Sheen endorsing a MoveOn.org petition to stay the execution of Ivan Cantu. 

Josh Malina posted a photo of himself with Nathan Salstone and Samantha Massell from Shabbat on Broadway. 

Josh Malina posted a screenshot of his Red Cross blood donation team’s stats.

Josh Malina posted a screenshot of the last texts from Hersh, an Israeli hostage being held by Hamas. 

Donna Moss Daily: February 4 | February 5 | February 6 | February 7 | February 8 | February 9 | February 10

Daily Josh Lyman: February 4 | February 5 | February 6 | February 7 | February 8 | February 9 | February 10

No Context BWhit: February 4 | February 5 | February 6 | February 7 | February 8 | February 9 | February 10

@twwarchive: February 4 | February 5 | February 6 | February 7 | February 8 | February 9 | February 10

Edits/Artwork:

#joshdonna: when donna falls in love <3 by @nacejisbon [VIDEO EDIT] chaotic joshdonna hours by @lisbonsteresa [VIDEO EDIT] 

Editors’ Choice: 

Last year, we recommended some of our favorite Valentine’s Day fics, and we’re coming at you with more this year! Be sure to share your favorites as well!

how i love the view when i’m beside you by JessBakesCakes | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | When she asks her boyfriend – she’s still getting used to calling him that – what he wants for Valentine’s Day, he simply gives her a soft smile and says, I have you; what more could I ask for? It would be infuriating if it weren’t so damn endearing. He swears he doesn’t need anything, that all he’s ever wanted is her. So she’s going to take the guesswork out of it. For Valentine’s Day, she’s going to give him exactly what he asked for. //Josh and Donna on Valentine's Day; Chiefs of Staff era J/D this is our place, we make the rules by sam_writes_fics | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Their first Valentine’s Day—which, isn’t even their first Valentine’s Day, but rather their first Valentine’s Day together—starts out sweet and then takes a hard left turn somewhere around mid-day. Can they salvage the night, or do they call it a wash and try again next year? // prompt: “an unconventional valentine’s date” Sweet Nothings by electric_eel | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Valentine’s Day for Josh and Donna. 10 years apart. tell her to please put on some speed by JediAnnieScrambler | Rated G | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete | He plucked her coat off the rack, holding it open for her, “Cmon, you like dancing.” stay little valentine, stay by jeaniecregg | Rated G | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete | CJ and Toby celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Stay tuned for this week's fics in the reblog!

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Weekly Press Briefing #85, continued!

This week's fics under the cut!

Fics:

Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. 

Josh/Donna

Locus Amoenus by spooky_spacegirl | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

Come Back, Be Here by MatthewsMary | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete [Editor’s Note: While this fic is listed on AO3 as complete, it has continued to update and appears to be a WIP]

Fairytale Ending? by Tyrols | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

Abbey/Jed

Loose Lips by ardavenport (adavenport) | Rated T | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete

The last first evening by Labda | Rated G | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete

Other Pairings/Gen Fic

A PR Problem by Kajos | Josh Lyman, Donna Moss, Sam Seaborn, C.J. Cregg, Toby Ziegler, Leo McGarry, Jed Bartlet, Ginger (West Wing), Margaret Hooper, Mandy Hampton (No Pairings Listed) | Complete

Happy Now… by ILoveMyCatAndTVShows | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | In Progress

Multiple Pairings

What Sons Do by kcat1971 | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Helen Santos/Matt Santos, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet, Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn, Zoey Bartlet/Charlie Young | In Progress

War & Peace by miabicicletta for krazykitkat, onekisstotakewithme | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Andrea Wyatt/Toby Ziegler, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress 

do you think there’s someplace we could go? by fleurfemme | Rated M | Abbey Bartlet/C. J. Cregg, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet, Jed Bartlet/Leo McGarry | In Progress

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Weekly Press Briefing #85: February 4th - 10th

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from February 4 – February 10. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing! 

Challenges/Prompts:

Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

@thefinestmuffin and @JessBakesCakes are hosting the 3rd Annual Josh/Donna Rom-Com Fest. Anyone can prompt or claim, and the fest reveals on February 14. Details here.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 1, Episode 14: Take This Sabbath Day aired on February 9, 2000.

Season 2, Episode 13: Bartlet’s Third State of the Union aired on February 7, 2001.

Season 3, Episode 13: Night Five aired on February 6, 2002.

Season 4, Episode 14: Inauguration: Part I aired on February 5, 2003.

Season 5, Episode 12: Slow News Day aired on February 4, 2004.

Season 6, Episode 14: The Wake Up Call aired on February 9, 2005.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from February 4 - February 10:

Allison Janney posted the trailer to her new series, Palm Royale, which premieres on AppleTV on March 20th. 

Dule Hill posted a video of clips of himself with Hinton Battle, along with a touching tribute to the triple Tony-winner who passed away on January 30th of this year. 

Dule HIll posted a video of Martin Sheen endorsing a MoveOn.org petition to stay the execution of Ivan Cantu. 

Josh Malina posted a photo of himself with Nathan Salstone and Samantha Massell from Shabbat on Broadway. 

Josh Malina posted a screenshot of his Red Cross blood donation team’s stats.

Josh Malina posted a screenshot of the last texts from Hersh, an Israeli hostage being held by Hamas. 

Donna Moss Daily: February 4 | February 5 | February 6 | February 7 | February 8 | February 9 | February 10

Daily Josh Lyman: February 4 | February 5 | February 6 | February 7 | February 8 | February 9 | February 10

No Context BWhit: February 4 | February 5 | February 6 | February 7 | February 8 | February 9 | February 10

@twwarchive: February 4 | February 5 | February 6 | February 7 | February 8 | February 9 | February 10

Edits/Artwork:

#joshdonna: when donna falls in love <3 by @nacejisbon [VIDEO EDIT] chaotic joshdonna hours by @lisbonsteresa [VIDEO EDIT] 

Editors’ Choice: 

Last year, we recommended some of our favorite Valentine’s Day fics, and we’re coming at you with more this year! Be sure to share your favorites as well!

how i love the view when i’m beside you by JessBakesCakes | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | When she asks her boyfriend – she’s still getting used to calling him that – what he wants for Valentine’s Day, he simply gives her a soft smile and says, I have you; what more could I ask for? It would be infuriating if it weren’t so damn endearing. He swears he doesn’t need anything, that all he’s ever wanted is her. So she’s going to take the guesswork out of it. For Valentine’s Day, she’s going to give him exactly what he asked for. //Josh and Donna on Valentine's Day; Chiefs of Staff era J/D this is our place, we make the rules by sam_writes_fics | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Their first Valentine’s Day—which, isn’t even their first Valentine’s Day, but rather their first Valentine’s Day together—starts out sweet and then takes a hard left turn somewhere around mid-day. Can they salvage the night, or do they call it a wash and try again next year? // prompt: “an unconventional valentine’s date” Sweet Nothings by electric_eel | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Valentine’s Day for Josh and Donna. 10 years apart. tell her to please put on some speed by JediAnnieScrambler | Rated G | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete | He plucked her coat off the rack, holding it open for her, “Cmon, you like dancing.” stay little valentine, stay by jeaniecregg | Rated G | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete | CJ and Toby celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Stay tuned for this week's fics in the reblog!

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Weekly Press Briefing #84: January 28th - February 3rd

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from January 28 – February 3. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing! 

Challenges/Prompts:

Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

@thefinestmuffin and @JessBakesCakes are hosting the 3rd Annual Josh/Donna Rom-Com Fest. Anyone can prompt or claim, and the fest reveals on February 14. Details here. 

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 3, Episode 12: The Two Bartlets aired on January 30, 2002.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from January 28 - February 3:

Allison Janney posted a photo of herself with some of her Palm Royale castmates, including Laura Dern, Jayme Lemons, and Leslie Bibb. 

Amy Landecker posted a photo of herself with Brad and Randy Rainbow. 

Josh Malina posted a video compilation of himself as David Rosen in Scandal.  

Marlee Matlin posted a reel of herself advocating for open captions at all times at movie theatres. 

Melissa Fitzgerald posted a photo of author Laura Dave and herself with Melissa and Mary McCormack’s upcoming West Wing book. Melissa Fitzgerald posted a photo of herself with Elmo in honor of his birthday (Elmo is 3 and a half). 

Rob Lowe posted a video of himself on the Howard Stern show talking about casting for The Outsiders. 

Rob Lowe posted a photo of himself and his son Johnny from the set of their show Unstable. 

Donna Moss Daily: January 28 | January 29 | January 30 | January 31 | February 1 | February 2 | February 3

Daily Josh Lyman: January 28 | January 29 | January 30 | January 31 | February 1 | February 2 | February 3

No Context BWhit: January 28 | January 29 | February 1 | February 2 | February 3

@twwarchive: January 28 | January 29 | January 30 | January 31 | February 1 | February 2 | February 3

@twwgifs: February 3

Editors’ Choice: 

This week in 2002, The Two Bartlets aired for the first time. We're recommending fics set during or after that episode!

the defect at the heart of every promise by joshatella (shuuuliet) | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Donna catches Josh brooding about his canceled trip to Tahiti with Amy. Also, no one in the West Wing is entirely sure what the word "brooding" actually means. Missing scene to 3x12: "The Two Bartlets". Big Pajamas by TheBreakfastGenie | Not Rated | Amy Gardner/Josh Lyman | Complete | "Should I change?" "Into what?" "I remember a pair of big pajamas." Josh tries to explain why he has pajamas that are too big for him, which means explaining some other things, too. Post-The Two Bartlets. Just Like June by Kansas J. Miller [archived by westwingfanfictioncentral_archivist] | Rated T | C. J. Cregg/Sam Seaborn | Complete | CJ and Sam take some time for themselves. S3 E12 The Two Bartlets by JDPostEpisodeChallenge | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | Written by SeaDog11 Red Shoes, The by Marguerite | Rated T | No Pairings Listed [Ed. note: this is a C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler fic where the pairing was not tagged] | Complete | "Why do we do it? Because we can't stop."

Fics:

Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. 

Josh/Donna

Locus Amoenus by spooky_spacegirl | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

Come Back, Be Here by MatthewsMary | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete [Editor’s Note: While this fic is listed on AO3 as complete, it has continued to update and appears to be a WIP]

Those Small Moments by wootcanal | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

Other Pairings/Gen Fic

it started off with a kiss... now it ended up like this by imawkwardlysoc | Rated G | Sam Seaborn/Original Female Character | In Progress

why they lost their minds and fought the wars by JediAnnieScrambler | Rated E | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | In Progress

it is very cold… in space by themysterybox | Rated G | C.J. Cregg/Donna Moss | Complete

Checking In, Checking Out by LittleBlackaPony (crossover with Forever Knight) | Rated G | Dolores Landingham, Don Schanke, Nicholas Knight (Forever Knight), Natalie Lambert (No Pairings Listed) | Complete

Requited, Actually. by OhhMyy | Rated E | Toby Ziegler/Original Female Character | Complete

End Racism in the OTW – Tommy Boy by DestielIsDestiny | Rated G | Jed Bartlet & Sam Seaborn (No Pairings Listed) | In Progress

This Season of Peace and Joy by thedaisyfairy | Rated G | Josh Lyman & Toby Ziegler (No Pairings Listed) | Complete

Unwriting the pages by AlasPoorCesario | Rated G | Jed Bartlet (No Pairings Listed) | Complete

Multiple Pairings

What Sons Do by kcat1971 | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Helen Santos/Matt Santos, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet, Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn, Zoey Bartlet/Charlie Young | In Progress

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Briefing #83: January 21st - January 27th

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from January 21 – January 27. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing! 

Challenges/Prompts:

Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

@thefinestmuffin and @JessBakesCakes are hosting the 3rd Annual Josh/Donna Rom-Com Fest. Anyone can prompt or claim, and the fest reveals on February 14. Details here. 

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 1, Episode 13: Take Out the Trash Day aired on January 26, 2000.

Season 2, Episode 12: The Drop-In aired on January 24, 2001.

Season 6, Episode 13: King Corn aired on January 26, 2005.

Season 7, Episode 12: Duck and Cover aired on January 22, 2006.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from January 21 - January 27:

Allison Janney posted a screenshot from Deadline about her upcoming role in Miss You, Love You.

Allison Janney posted a screenshot from Variety announcing her role in season two of Netflix’s The Diplomat. 

Allison Janney posted photos of herself from a recent photo shoot. Bradley Whitford posted a poster for a Natalie Morales and “The Night Crew” event he will be appearing in at the Lodge Room on February 3.

Dule Hill posted photos and a supportive message celebrating POC actors nominated for Oscars this year.  

Dule Hill posted an image announcing his nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for the NAACP Image Awards. 

Mary McCormack and Melissa Fitzgerald posted photos of themselves with Allison Janney and an announcement about their upcoming book about The West Wing, called What’s Next? which will drop in August and is now available for preorder. (Allison Janney, Dule Hill, and The West Wing Weekly also posted photos promoting the book.)

Rob Lowe posted a video of himself and Kevin Bacon talking for his podcast, Literally. 

Donna Moss Daily: January 26 | January 27

Daily Josh Lyman: January 21 | January 22 | January 23 | January 24 | January 25 | January 26 | January 27

No Context BWhit: January 21 | January 22 | January 23 | January 24 | January 25 | January 26 | January 27

@twwarchive: January 22 | January 23 | January 24 | January 25 | January 26 | January 27

Edits/Artwork

#joshlyman: boyfriend material by @nacejisbon [VIDEO EDIT]

Editors’ Choice: 

We’re skipping recommendations this week. We’ll catch you with more great stories next week! 

Fics:

Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. 

Josh/Donna

Locus Amoenus by spooky_spacegirl | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

like a kennedy when camelot went down in flames by MarvelousAvengfulSlytherin | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Joey Lucas/Sam Seaborn | In Progress

Come Back, Be Here by MatthewsMary | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete [Editor’s Note: While this fic is listed on AO3 as complete, it has continued to update and appears to be a WIP]

Taking Care of You by wootcanal | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

where time of our lives is all we have by flowersinapril | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

Surprise Suprise by Shonio | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

Fairytale Ending? by Tyrols | Not Rated | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

everybody talks (it started with a whisper) by JessBakesCakes | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

CJ/Danny

oh, and I will be with you to feel the California sun by Luppiters | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete

Make the Leap by  onekisstotakewithme for daylight_angel, miabicicletta, Luppiters | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | Complete

Other Pairings/Gen Fic

A Different Life by PreppyPrincess5103 (JAG crossover) | Rated M | Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie/Sam Seaborn | In Progress 

And the Silence Haunts our Bedchamber by unseenacademic | Rated T | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete

written in red ink by helsinkibaby | Rated G | Will Bailey/Kate Harper | Complete

Multiple Pairings

What Sons Do by kcat1971 | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Helen Santos/Matt Santos, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet, Ainsley Hayes/Sam Seaborn, Zoey Bartlet/Charlie Young | In Progress

War & Peace by miabicicletta for krazykitkat, onekisstotakewithme | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Andrea Wyatt/Toby Ziegler, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress 

Interpreting by ladyemma42 | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Joey Lucas/Josh Lyman, Joey Lucas/Donna Moss, Donna Moss/Kenny Thurman | Complete

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