Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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'
Red-Hot at RedState
Pentagon Spox Teaches Jasmine Crockett a Lesson After Her Jaw-Dropping Remarks on Admiral's Firing
Crockett keeps proving how true it is that Democrats are in serious trouble.
A Few Thoughts on Social Security
I think they'll print more money for a while to keep it up and running, or they'll take the money away from something else, but sooner or later, SS may have to swallow hard and hop off the cliff. Goodbye cruel world, I knew ye well.
Chinese Trip All Over Themselves With Propaganda Video Attacking Americans on Tariffs
China hasn't had to deal with anyone fighting back against their tactics. Now they have Trump finally standing up to it.
Trending Across Townhall Media
Understanding the Stupidity of New York's Latest Anti-Gun Legislation
In other words, Hochul's entire argument is absolutely ridiculous because it's predicated on watching for behavior that absolutely no one can identify.
Trump Freezes Assets at Cornell and Northwestern, Plus Obama Weighs In
They could agree with whatever demands the administration makes, like Cornell did, in hopes of getting the funds restored. Alternatively, they could accept the loss and rely on their endowments to carry them forward, essentially telling the Trump administration to pound sand.
Rubio: 'We're Not Doing Idiotic Things Anymore'
"We truly feel like we are making changes and decisions today in the positions we’re in that are going to dramatically improve our country and life in America for two generations," he said.
One Question That Has Arisen From the Tragic Texas High School Track Meet Stabbing
There are many reasons why the liberal media won’t cover this extensively. And it’s taken a weird turn as progressives claim that Anthony was standing his ground.
Crockett continues to put herself forward as the new face of the Democrat Party. This 'new face' needs to learn how the military's command structure works. Her first lesson from Parnell was free.
WHAT'S ON TAP?
Today on Capitol Hill...
There's a LOT on tap Wednesday on the Hill — over 40 meetings/hearings are set, including one I wrote about earlier this morning:
And here's just a sampling of what else is set for today:
- House Armed Services, Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee — U.S. Special Operations Forces and Command – Challenges and Resource Priorities for Fiscal Year 2026
- House Transportation and Infrastructure, Highways and Transit Subcommittee — "America Builds: A Review of Our Nation's Transit Policies and Programs"
- House Financial Services, Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee — American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets Aligning the U.S. Securities Laws for the Digital Age”
- House Judiciary, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee — “Sanctuary Jurisdictions: Magnet for Migrants, Cover for Criminals”
- House Oversight and Government Reform — “Restoring Trust in FDA: Rooting Out Illicit Products”
- House Energy and Commerce — “Converting Energy into Intelligence: the Future of AI Technology, Human Discovery, and American Global Competitiveness”
- House Judiciary, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee — “Ending Lawfare Against Whistleblowers Who Protect Children”
- Joint Economic Committee — Hearings to examine reducing waste, fraud and abuse through innovation, focusing on how AI and data can improve government efficiency.
In addition, the House will vote today on the No Rogue Rulings Act in an effort to rein in federal judges, and the Senate will hold votes to confirm Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel and Pete Hoekstra as Ambassador to Canada.
White House What's Up
President Donald Trump is set to meet with racing champions for a photo opp Wednesday afternoon and later sign executive orders. That's what's on his formal schedule. I expect we'll be hearing more from him about the goings on in the world, whether via Truth Social or an impromptu presser — or both.
Full Court Press...
'Twas a busy day in the courts on Tuesday as several significant decisions were handed down:
Trump Scores Major Win As Supreme Court Allows Mass Firings of Federal Employees to Stand
Decision: Judge Grants Associated Press Injunction Against Trump Admin - but There's a Catch
Expect more today as the cases work their way up the appellate ladder — we're up over 170 cases involving the Trump administration at this point. At least the lawyers are keeping busy...
COMING ATTRACTIONS
The House Rules Committee is meeting this morning to prepare the Senate budget plan for a House debate and vote today. There are still a lot of questions as to whether House Republicans will coalesce, but there are whispers that they're getting "within range."
And keep an eye on China. There's a lot of pressure being brought to bear — or dragon, as it were.
MORNING MUSING
I don't know if my brain is any weirder than the average bear's, but as I'm certain I've shared before, it often latches onto songs as a way of processing certain world events. So it is that this morning's earworm comes compliments of the Barenaked Ladies and their hit "One Week." It does rather seem like there's a giant game of Chicken going on between the Trump administration and our number one geopolitical rival: China. And I won't even begin to claim I know how it's all going to shake out. What I do know is that when I've bet against President Trump in the past, I've most always been wrong. So, I'm going to pray for the best and watch this all play out. While humming...
Chickity China the Chinese chicken
You have a drumstick and your brain stops tickin'
Watchin' X-Files with no lights on
We're dans la maison
I hope the Smoking Man's in this one...
LIGHTER FARE
Make yourself at home!
Kitty's favorite spot..🐈🐾🐶😍 pic.twitter.com/gCW07ohLjm
— 𝕐o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) April 8, 2025
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