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 support you start your day.
UP IN THE MORNING
Trump drops brutal snippet of regime cover-up of Biden’s demise
But perhaps in a prime example of karma, all that wrangling and covering up came back to bite them in the butt when they came up brief, pushing him aside after the debate and trading Kamala.
Scott Jennings and other Americans reflect as Tim Walz and his wife post about a box
In the words of former CNN reporter Chris Cillizza, the selection of Tim Walz as Kamala Harris’ running mate was “a dud.” That summed it up for most Americans.
WATCH: Woman meets Justin Trudeau at a ski resort and gently tells him ‘you suck’
Duggan was right. He does suck. And everyone seems to agree on this matter these days.
WHAT’S UPCOMING?
Today on Capitol Hill…
Okay, on Monday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) secured President-elect Donald Trump’s full endorsement for his re-election as speaker when the House holds its leadership vote on Friday. Will that be enough to secure the 218 votes he needs? If not, we could do it, like our town hall colleague Katie Pavlich explainedwe’re dealing with incumbent President Chuck Grassley (R-IA).
Trump is in the lead-up to Senate confirmation hearings set to begin next week urge Republicans are said to be “smart and tough” in the face of Democrats and their ploys aimed at delaying the confirmation of his nominees.
What’s going on in the White House?
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill (and presumably Hunter and Ashley) head home from St. Croix on Tuesday. They fly to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, then head to their home in Wilmington, Delaware to ring in the New Year.
Full court press…
Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez (D) lost his offer to further delay his sentencing until the trial of his wife Nadine is complete, which is now scheduled to begin in early February. Menendez was convicted in July on federal corruption charges. His sentencing will take place on January 29th.
Morning rumination
I’m not sure how we did it, but somehow here we are: the last day of 2024. I’ve long since come to terms with the fact that the older I get, the faster time passes. I’m sure there’s a logical, scientific explanation for this. It makes sense in a way – when you’re only one year venerable, a year is your whole life; at 50 it is only 2 percent. I can’t really say I’m a fan of this supposed acceleration – although I’m excited to see the remaining days of Biden’s rule finally fade away. As far as coverage goes, it’s certainly been a heck of a year. But I have to say, I don’t think I’m all that sorry about saying goodbye to 2024.
LIGHTER COST
I’ve seen cats play in countless ways, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a cat play the game of “catch me if you can.”
He wants you to pursue him 😭 pic.twitter.com/KjjwQ6vBXb
– Why You Should Have a Cat (@ShouldHaveCat) December 30, 2024
