Friday Morning Minute

By Susie Moore | 6:00 AM on March 29, 2024

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Good morning, and welcome to RedState's "Morning Minute" — a brief glimpse at which stories are trending at the moment and a look ahead at what the day may bring. Consider this your one-stop shop for news to kickstart your day.

TOP O' THE MORNIN'

New Poll Decimates Biden With Stunning Results, Including What Americans Think Is His Biggest Achievement

What really says it all is what the respondents said about Biden's biggest achievement... "Nothing" was the big winner, the most common choice at 38 percent.

Consumers Respond Accordingly After Cadbury Egg Store in the UK Goes Politically Correct for Easter

But as always, anytime there is a holiday that involves the Christian faith, there are the politically correct among us (both here and across) who become fauxfended at the mere thought of using words like "Easter" and "Christmas" and who then seek to take the enjoyment right out of the season by demanding everyone around them join in on their misery.

Hoo Boy: Biden Campaign Steps on Rake in Midst of Trump Attendance at Service for Slain NYPD Officer

Can't say Laken Riley's name (correctly, anyway), can't be bothered to make a public statement on the loss of Officer Diller's life, but absolutely can be bothered to call in reinforcements including his former boss and Hollywood elitists.

WHAT'S ON TAP?

Today on Capitol Hill...

Should be a relatively quiet day on the Hill, with it being Easter recess/Good Friday. Obviously, no hearings are scheduled, though things do look to heat up once Congress returns from its break, between the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the motion to vacate regarding Speaker Mike Johnson, and the Oversight Committee invite to President Biden.

White House What's Up

Following his big fancy fundraiser in NYC Thursday, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill will depart New York and head to Camp David. No word on whether the Easter Bunny will be shepherding Joe around this weekend...

MORNING MUSING

It's Good Friday. A brief Easter sentiment I shared a couple of years ago:

During the Last Supper, Jesus gave His disciples this commandment: “Love each other. Just as I have loved you.” Whether you’ll be celebrating this Easter by going to church or getting together with family or friends, my prayer is that we all are reminded just how much we are loved.