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 (LATE)MORNIN'
OPINION: Trump's Win in South Carolina Is a Warning Not a Triumph
The key element missing from Trump's campaign is any hint that it recognizes that he needs the support of voters who are not Trump loyalists to win.
Hunter Biden Joins the Fight Against Trump With Hilariously Sociopathic Proclamation
These are people who truly believe they are justified in everything they do as long as it means keeping Republicans out of power and saving America from the horrors of better border policy and lower grocery prices.
Did Takei miss who it was who was "smearing his community during World War II" and interning them?
WHAT'S ON TAP?
Today on Capitol Hill...
No committee hearings scheduled for today as Congress wraps up its winter recess, but there's some scramblin' afoot up on the Hill as (partial) shutdown deadline numero uno looms:
Lawmakers are racing to avoid a partial shutdown by Friday’s funding deadline, an effort that grew more difficult over the weekend after leaders failed to reach a deal — and traded barbs on who is responsible for the holdup.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Sunday that congressional leaders had not yet reached an agreement on compromise spending bills, blaming House Republicans for the delay. But Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) shot back, placing the onus on “new Democrat demands” in negotiations.
White House What's Up
President Biden has a busy day...heading to New York for a campaign event. After receiving his Daily Briefing, he'll head for the Big Apple.
Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will gaggle aboard Air Force One while en route.
Full Court Press...
Two cases are set for oral argument before the Supreme Court today:
- Moody v. Netchoice - This involves a Florida law that attempts to prevent social media companies from abusing their enormous power to censor speech and has significant First Amendment implications.
- Netchoice, LLC v. Paxton - Similar issue involving a Texas law (HB20).
Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov is set to appear in federal court in California today following his re-arrest. Today's hearing is to determine whether Smirnov must remain in custody pending trial.
MORNING MUSING
My apologies for the delay on this morning's "Minute" — it turns out that driving halfway across the country tends to wear one out and zap the brainpower to write coherently for a time. The good news is: I am back from my travels and slowly getting back into the swing of things. The bad news is: I am back from my travels and slowly getting back into the swing of things.
In all seriousness, though, this looks to be a busy week on multiple fronts, so we'll do our utmost to bring you the day's anticipated highlights here each morning.
Also, a huge shoutout to our Managing Editor, Jennifer Van Laar, for helping bring this #MondayMotivation about:
#MondayMotivation!
— Jennifer Van Laar (@jenvanlaar) February 26, 2024
And with that, sayonara for a little while, DC. I'm hitting the road to meet my new granddaughter!
BREAKING: Ronna McDaniel Officially Announces Her Resignation From the RNC https://t.co/QsZdtHLMsw
LIGHTER FARE
me looking for memes that explain current events because I don’t watch the news pic.twitter.com/U7j4nyvHCO
— Kevin Finnerty (@timeimmemorial_) February 26, 2024
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