Incoming Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) was told he could not bring his bulldog "Babydog" onto the Senate floor on Tuesday during orientation, three sources in the room tell Axios. Why it matters: Babydog is a political celebrity,

After reports that Senator-elect Jim Justice's (R-WV) frequent companion Babydog would not be allowed on the Senate floor, Justice has released a statement, saying the comments about his bulldog were made "in jest.

Senator-elect Jim Justice of West Virginia was informed Tuesday that he could not bring his famous English bulldog, Babydog, to the Senate floor, Axios reported.