Former Rep. Jim Kolbe (R-Ariz.) is reportedly getting ready to tie the knot with his longtime partner.

The ex-lawmaker, who retired in 2007, tells the Arizona Daily Star that he met teacher Hector Alfonso at a going-away party eight years ago.

Since same-sex marriage isn’t legal in the Grand Canyon State, the pair is planning to say their “I dos” Saturday in Washington at a simple ceremony at Dupont Circle’s Cosmos Club.

“We’re very happy,” Kolbe told the local paper. “We’re very committed.”

Kolbe, 70, became the second openly gay Republican to serve in Congress when he came out in 1996.

House Republicans got a glimpse into the future on Wednesday with a free demonstration of the forthcoming Google Glass.

Reps. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) and Morgan Griffith (R-Va.) were among the lawmakers trying on the innovative eyewear after a Republican conference meeting in the Capitol.

Kal Penn is opening up about the time he spent working for the Obama administration — and he says he never took any heat for a scene in one of his films where he’s smoking marijuana with a faux President George W. Bush.

The “Harold and Kumar” actor first left Hollywood behind to work for the White House Office of Public Engagement in 2009.

In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Penn was asked about reaction from his colleagues at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. to a part in “Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay” in which he smokes a joint with an actor playing the 43rd president.

“Actually, it’s funny — that question only comes up in interviews. Nobody brought that up [in the White House]. Everyone understands the difference between fact and fiction,” the 36-year-old entertainer replies.

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii), Republican congressional candidate Mia Love, and Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai were among those honored at the Women to Watch Awards on Tuesday night.

The bipartisan event, hosted by Running Start, brought together women of both parties to emphasize the need for more women to run for public office.

The audience for the seventh annual event was filled with lawmakers, influential women in Washington and young girls who take part in the organization's mentoring programs and workshops.

Leading the night were two powerful women: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), the GOP Conference chairwoman, and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), the chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee.

Prince Harry praised New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s leadership during Hurricane Sandy as they toured the Jersey shore on Tuesday.

“It's fantastic. The American spirit — everyone getting together and making things right,” Prince Harry told the press.

“The governor here did absolutely fantastic,” the prince added as he put an arm around Christie.

Former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin reportedly turned down — but is still mulling over — an offer from “Survivor” producer Mark Burnett to host a syndicated daytime television talk show.

Alex Trebek says it’s “kind of neat” to be considered the eighth most-trusted guy in the United States.

In a recent “Most Trusted People in America” survey by Reader’s Digest, the “Jeopardy!” host fared far better than some political figures.

While Trebek took the No. 8 slot, President Obama placed at number 65. Former President Carter and first lady Michelle Obama came in 24th and 19th place, respectively. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ranked No. 51.

ITK chatted with the veteran game show host at a Thursday dedication ceremony at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Trebek was on hand to donate some “Jeopardy!” artifacts for a new exhibit with the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences focused on daytime TV.

The Democratic National Committee chairwoman is a breast cancer survivor.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said Tuesday that he plans to call Bryce Harper's parents today after the Washington Nationals' star outfielder injured himself running into a wall Monday night.

"I told the Republican leader I was going to talk to his family," Reid said Tuesday morning on the Senate floor with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). "I'll talk to his mom or dad to find how he's doing."