Good morning and welcome to RedState’s Morning Minute – a quick look at what stories are trending right now and a look ahead to what the day might bring. Consider this your one-stop shop for news to facilitate you start your day.
UP IN THE MORNING
Hilarious: DC anti-DOGE residents find out what their money is actually spent on
The Fox interviewer asked whether the government had spent $750,000 to determine whether the moon landing was “one small step for a human” or “one small step for a human.” What the hell? As the Washington DC resident said, not only why would you do that, but how you could spend so much money on that question?
‘She needs an AA meeting’: Kamala’s pep talk at DNC Christmas party turns into another word salad
They don’t have anyone on their bench. You’re dealing with a man with cognitive decline and a woman who makes him seem knowledgeable in comparison.
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith blasts Democrats, suggests report on J6. FBI sources support Trump’s claims
Smith is by no means a Republican. It leans sharply to the left. That he was red pilled during the Jan. 6 protests is an indication of the extent to which Democrats have overreached on this issue.
WHAT’S UPCOMING?
Today on Capitol Hill…
Only one hearing is scheduled for Monday on Capitol Hill: The House Rules Committee is meeting in the afternoon to consider the Midnight Rules Relief Act, a bill that would “allow Congress to reject multiple rules under a joint disapproval resolution.” when the regulations have been submitted for review”. during the last 60 legislative days of the final year of a president’s term in office. Currently, each joint resolution can only reject one regulation.
One of the large discussions on the Hill this week, of course, will be funding the government through continuing resolutions – an agreement must be reached (and approved) by Friday. Make sure it attracts a lot of attention.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will make his rounds on the Hill to represent his position as President-elect Donald Trump’s HHS secretary. Keep an eye on that too.
What’s going on in the White House?
President Joe Biden will receive the President’s Daily Brief in the morning. He will then attend an event at the Department of Labor alongside Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su “to honor our nation’s labor history and the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to strengthen America’s workforce.” In the evening, Biden and First Lady Jill will host a Hanukkah holiday reception, which will be attended by Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
Full court press…
In South Korea, the Constitutional Court will be responsible Start checking the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
On Friday, the court rejected former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, his wife Nadine and their co-defendant’s requests for acquittal or a novel trial, although Judge Sidney Stein agreed that two of the counts involving Menendez and co-defendant Wael Hana were “multiple “ and could therefore only be judged on one of the two.
Morning rumination
Yesterday I attended a celebration of life for a friend who was gone far too soon, but still lived a full life – one that he was able to fill with love and lithe despite some adversity. He leaves behind a loving wife, with whom he lived since their slow teens, as well as a daughter and two sons. His wife found the strength to give his eulogy – I’m not sure how, but she did. And when she did, I was more certain than ever that he was with us, just like God. I don’t know how to put it more clearly. Her presence was unmistakable. I am grateful for this moment and for the reminder to make the most of our time here.
LIGHTER COST
Perfection. (H/t my handsome friend.)
— Puppies 🐶 (@PuppiesIover) December 13, 2024
