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'

Megyn Kelly Hilariously Recreates ‘Miss Feminist’ Mika Brzezinski’s Racy Photoshoot

Whether or not it's fair for Kelly to poke fun at her colleague in this instance, Mika and Joe have been the recipients of nonstop criticism from both sides of the political aisle since meeting with Trump.

MSNBC in Panic, Now Rachel Maddow Takes a Big Hit With Comcast Changes

How could they pay her that much? Is there any wonder that they need to reevaluate how they are doing things when they spend their money in such a fashion? They should have cut her salary to nothing and given her the boot.

DELICIOUS: 'The View's Not-So-Sunny Hostin Is Forced to Read Yet Another 'Legal Note' Live on Air

It's not clear if lawyers for Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth threatened legal action or if ABC News execs are just trying to stave off legal trouble, but it doesn't really matter. Play the game, engage in the fight, and keep on winning.

WHAT'S ON TAP?

Today on Capitol Hill...

As is their wont, the Congress critters have no meetings or hearings set for Friday. (Will DOGE suggest that they spend more time at the "office" than they do now?) Before they started up their weekend, however, they did work out a deal in the Senate regarding judicial appointments. Oh, and Bob Casey (D) finally conceded to Dave McCormick (R) in Pennsylvania. 

And speaking of DOGE, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been tapped to chair a House subcommittee (under the Oversight umbrella) tasked with coordinating with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy — Delivering on Government Efficiency (also DOGE). 

White House What's Up

It's another quiet day for President Joe Biden. He'll receive his daily brief, then he and First Lady Jill will host a dinner on the South Lawn (hopefully in a heated tent, given it looks to be cold and rainy and right wintry in the nation's capital today). 

Trump in Transition

After Thursday's stunning news about former Congressman Matt Gaetz bowing out of the nomination for the AG spot, President-elect Donald Trump wasted no time in naming his replacement for the gig: former Florida AG Pam Bondi. 

Full Court Press...

Sean "Diddy" Combs is due back in court on Friday for another hearing regarding his pre-trial bail conditions. 

Things appeared to go somewhat better for Daniel Penny in court on Thursday, as his defense's expert testified that Jordan Neely's death was not caused by the chokehold. 

MORNING MUSING

Today marks the 61st anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Though that event preceded my birth by nearly five years, it loomed large in the history and political lore with which I grew up. I imagine it weighs heavy on the hearts of his loved ones. As do the questions that remain about it. 

“The very word ‘secrecy’ is repugnant in a free and open society.” pic.twitter.com/UXy65Zg7zx

— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) November 22, 2024

LIGHTER FARE 

Relatable. 

This is how I am. You? pic.twitter.com/lAHfaYLAzi

— Sassafrass84 (@Sassafrass_84) November 21, 2024