Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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TOP O' THE MORNIN'
Red-Hot at RedState
The French Straw Just Broke NATO's Back
There is no point in being in such a one-sided alliance. America pays for the lion's share of NATO's defense spending, all while European nations refuse to reciprocate in any real way. We don't need France's support if Mexico decides to invade Texas, but France needs us if Russia marches through Ukraine and into the rest of Eastern Europe.
Trump Signals When 'Operation Epic Fury' May End, Owns Journalist Fearmongering About Iran Threats
Despite the definitive reports of the damage done to Iran's infrastructure and defense on Tuesday morning from SecWar Pete Hegseth, and from the president at this EO signing, Reuters journalist Jeff Mason needed to massage the legacy media narrative that Iran was still dangerous and could mount an aggressive counterattack any time they felt like it.
Busted! SFPD and CHP Box in Huge Biker Mob Trying to Take Over Bay Bridge, Dozens Arrested
Next time your local law enforcement tells you “there’s nothing we can do,” tell them that these two agencies just proved them wrong.
Trending Across Townhall Media
Canada's 'Buyback' Deadline Is Here, and Most Banned Guns Haven't Been Handed Over
Even if the country's High Court upholds the Liberals' gun confiscation plan, I don't think its going to work out well.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Is Not the Idiot You Think She Is
KBJ reasons back from her goals, because that is exactly how Critical Theory teachers her how to reason.
Europe Needs to Hear This Harsh Truth
So Trump's message to Europe, more implied than explicit for once, is this: If you need the Strait of Hormuz opened, come and open it yourself. There's also the implication, as Konrad noted, that if we do someday soon control Hormuz, maybe we'll charge Europeans a toll to keep it open.
Dems Are Eating It Over Opposing This Trump Tax Break
The Trump tax cuts during his first presidency were criticized by congressional Democrats, but they ended up liking most of those. It’s almost as if the GOP has better tax policy, and this case was no exception.
We’re going to need to see those files, Eric. The FBI can be trusted. You said so yourself.
WHAT'S ON TAP?
Today on Capitol Hill...
Critters are still out on break, of course. It's official, though — King Charles will be addressing a Joint Session of Congress on April 28.
White House What's Up
Another busy day (as are they all) for President Trump:
- 8:00 AM — THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time — The White House
- 10:00 AM — THE PRESIDENT attends Supreme Court Oral Arguments — Supreme Court of the United States ‼️
- 12:30 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in an Easter Lunch — East Room
- 3:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting — Oval Office
- 9:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT delivers an Address to the Nation — The White House
Keeping Up With the Cabinet
Sec. Education - Linda McMahon — McMahon continues to champion the Education Freedom Tax Credit.
President Trump made the mission clear: Return Education to the States.
— Secretary Linda McMahon (@EDSecMcMahon) March 31, 2026
That’s why I traveled to Michigan and North Carolina to urge leaders to opt in to the HISTORIC Education Freedom Tax Credit. pic.twitter.com/LKGutZd2NU
Full Court Press...
My goodness, was Tuesday a busy day at the courts — we had multiple decisions of note, including:
- ↔️ In DOE v. DHS (CBP One App), Judge Allison Burroughs (Massachusetts) partially GRANTS plaintiffs' motion for class certification and for summary judgment; partially GRANTS admin's motion to dismiss (Counts 4-6).
- ✅ In Friends of the Everglades Inc. v. Noem (Alligator Alcatraz), 11th Circuit Court of Appeals DENIES plaintiffs' motion for reconsideration of previously entered stay.
- ↔️ In President and Fellows of Harvard College v. United States Department of Homeland Security (revocation of student exchange visitor program), Judge Allison Burroughs (Massachusetts) DENIES admin's motion to dismiss as moot and stays case pending appeal.
- ❌ In NPR v. Trump/PBS v. Trump (termination of funding), Judge Randolph Moss (D.C.) partially GRANTS plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment; GRANTS plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction.
- ✅ In Widakuswara v. Lake/Abramowitz v. Lake (reduction of federal bureaucracy/VOA/USAGM), D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals GRANTS admin's motion for stay pending appeal.
- ↔️ In AFL-CIO v. Dept. of Labor (disclosure of personal financial records to DOGE), Judge John Bates (D.C.) DENIES parties' cross motions for summary judgment on APA claims; GRANTS admin's motion to dismiss on ultra vires claims.
- ❌ In National Trust for Historic Preservation in the U.S. v. National Park Service (construction of WH ballroom), Judge Richard Leon (D.C.) GRANTS plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction.
- ❌ In U.S. v. Colorado (sanctuary laws), Judge Gordon Gallagher (Colorado) GRANTS defendants' motion to dismiss.
(To be clear, the three ↔️ cases lean more toward ❌ — they just included some small wins for the administration as well.)
READ MORE: The Evening Docket - A Rather Rough Ride in the Courts for Team Trump
But the focus on Wednesday is going to be on SCOTUS, where the High Court is poised to hear oral argument in the birthright citizenship case (and President Trump is planning to attend!):
- Trump v. Barbara — The question presented is whether the Executive Order complies on its face with the Citizenship Clause and with 8 U.S.C. 1401(a), which codifies that Clause.
Had a great discussion with Mike O'Neill of Landmark Legal Foundation on that topic on Tuesday in anticipation of the argument, so be sure to check that out, too:
COMING ATTRACTIONS
As noted above, President Trump will deliver an address to the nation "to provide an important update on Iran" on Wednesday evening.
The White House has announced that the annual Easter Egg Roll will take place next Monday, April 6.
MORNING MUSING
Today's the day — Artemis II launches at 6:24 PM Eastern. As someone who was in diapers when Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon, and in nursery school at the time of the last crewed lunar landing for the U.S., I must confess...I'm stoked.
Tomorrow, we launch.
— NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman (@NASAAdmin) April 1, 2026
At sunset tonight, Artemis II waits on the pad, ready to carry astronauts potentially farther than any humans have traveled in more than half a century.
The next era of exploration begins. pic.twitter.com/vdABkjRrnf
Fingers crossed and prayers up for a safe and successful launch and mission! 🤞🏻🙏🏻🌖🚀
LIGHTER FARE
It's a hard knock life!
Such a day.. 😂 pic.twitter.com/g7jaEh5Pia
— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) March 31, 2026
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