Thursday Morning Minute: Sunshine on My Shoulders

Thursday, May 29, 2025

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TOP O' THE MORNIN'

Red-Hot at RedState

Whoa: Hegseth Makes Big Announcement About DOGE Findings at Pentagon - They're Massive

This is what we voted for.

Ric Grenell Reveals Insane Amount Of Fake Revenue Reportedly Discovered in Kennedy Center's Books

"Fake revenue," he added. "It's criminal. We are going to refer this to the U.S. Attorney's office here [Washington, D.C.].

Trump Walks All Over Reporter Who Tried to Goad Him With 'Nasty' Schoolyard Insult

For her part, Casella said that the president calling her query nasty was “a badge of honor.” If getting humiliated in the Oval Office is your idea of success, Megan, then just keep doing what you’re doing.

Trending Across Townhall Media

Judge Rules Lawsuit Against Retailer Over Suicide Can Proceed

Honestly, based on what we see here, I kind of see where the judge is coming from, though I can't see how Scheels is responsible unless we're missing a whole lot of the story.

The Obama Wing of Democratic Party Is Losing Power and Prestige

Democrats are smart to dump the Obama folks, but it is difficult to believe that what comes next won't be worse.

The Dems Declare War on the Obama Boys

The Democratic Finger-Pointing Game continues.

If You Think the GOP Is Screwed Up, Check Out the Democrats

Good. Because the only way a party as stupid as the current establishment Republican Party can win is if it’s competing against a party as stupid as the current Democrat Party.

Unhinged Judicial Overreach: Trade Court Rules that the President Can't Impose Tariffs (What?)

The goal of activist judges isn't necessarily to stop the President, it is to hinder him. On that front, this latest ruling was successful, even if it ultimately fails.

WHAT'S ON TAP?

Today on Capitol Hill...

The critters, of course, are off for the rest of the week, but they'll have their work cut out for them upon their return. The Senate will be wrestling with the "Big, Beautiful Bill," and OMB Director Russ Vought has confirmed the White House will be presenting a DOGE cuts package to Congress next week.

White House What's Up

Thursday morning, President Donald Trump will receive his intelligence briefing, then have lunch with Vice President JD Vance. In the late afternoon, Trump will participate in a swearing-in ceremony for Monica Crowley as the Chief of Protocol of the United States.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will host a press briefing at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.

Full Court Press...

It's Decision Day at SCOTUS — look for several decisions to be handed down beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern.

The Federal Trade Court struck down Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, stating that they exceeded the statutory limits of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and thus violated the Constitution’s separation of powers. The administration has already appealed that decision to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

The administration has also applied to the Supreme Court for a stay in the case involving the deportation of illegal aliens to a third country (South Sudan).

And oral argument has been set for June 11 in the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals on Trump's Manhattan criminal case (the issue being whether or not the case should have been removed from New York state court to federal court).

COMING ATTRACTIONS

President Trump is set to visit and deliver remarks at U.S. Steel in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, on Friday.

MORNING MUSING

I suppose it's probably one of the hazards that accompany my getting a bit long in the tooth, but I find myself frequently waxing nostalgic for "the good old days." (See? Even typing that took me back to another fond memory.) I expect this isn't unique to my fellow Gen-Xers and me — this sense that we grew up in better, simpler times. But I do think about it quite a bit (and frequently see others express similar sentiments).

I was reminded of it again Wednesday night as someone I follow on X shared a video of John Denver singing "Country Roads" and remarked on the transcendence of his voice. There's a reason why the entire crowd will start singing along whenever that song is played at a Blues game or other large event. It resonates and, I suspect for many, transports us back to the days when John Denver was ubiquitous and his songs spoke to so many of us.

Not going to lie — I miss those times.

Since he's on my mind now, will share this, too. What a lovely voice and spirit he had.

John Denver - Sunshine On My Shoulders (Official Audio) https://t.co/pnZunsVXqO via @YouTube
— Susie Moore ⚾️🌻🐶 (@SmoosieQ) May 29, 2025

LIGHTER FARE

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