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'

National Christmas Tree Lighting Interrupted by Joe Biden Being a Complete Weirdo

That is a picture of a man who simply doesn't care anymore, and I'm kind of here for it. No one has ever been a lamer duck than Joe Biden, and he embodies that every moment of the day.

Jasmine Crockett's Remarks on the Census and Congressional Seats Has Jaws Dropping

I think she was trying to make a point about gerrymandering. If she wants to rectify errors in apportionment, she should support the Republicans' effort to have an accurate count.

Ana Navarro Makes Hilarious Mistake in Doomed Effort to Defend Hunter Biden's Pardon

I guess "The View" host Ana Navarro wanted to challenge Esquire for the dumbest response. 

WHAT'S ON TAP?

Today on Capitol Hill...

There are no meetings or hearings set on the Hill, it being Friday and all, but surely, there was sufficient intrigue emerging from Thursday's hearings that there will be some spillover. 

The House did vote down a bid to have the ethics report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz released. 

While GOP Senators are still wrestling with the Pete Hegseth as SecDef issue, Marcia Blackburn's already working on a package of bills aimed at cutting spending and freezing hiring called the DOGE Acts. 

White House What's Up

After an oddly Ebenezer appearance at the National Christmas Tree lighting Thursday evening, President Joe Biden is spending a relatively quiet Friday. He'll receive his Daily Brief in the morning. Then, in the evening, he'll attend and deliver remarks at an event (in the East Room of the White House) honoring American veterans and their families on the eve of the 83rd Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Full Court Press...

The jury continues to deliberate in the Daniel Penny case. My prediction is they will end things one way or another by mid-day/early afternoon Friday. That it's gone on as long as it has makes me think we could have a hung jury. 

MORNING MUSING

Don't look now, but DJ DJT has a new dance move. That's right, President-elect Donald Trump rolled out a new wiggle and roll at the Fox News Patriot Awards Thursday night. It's a bit like something you might see from an air dancer outside a car dealership, only a bit more controlled. It's almost like he can't contain his...joy. 

I think Trump just added a new move?! pic.twitter.com/4WR6fAcbXC

— Dave Rubin (@RubinReport) December 6, 2024

LIGHTER FARE 

Snowdogs!

⛄️ Dogs 🐕 that love snow ❄️ and…some that don’t 😆 ⛄️ ❄️ pic.twitter.com/KwV4axMmmt

— ❤️‍🔥 𝓓𝓪𝓻 ❤️‍🔥 (@DameScorpio) December 4, 2024