Friday, October 3, 2025
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TOP O' THE MORNIN'
Red-Hot at RedState
New: Exhibit A on Why Trump Is Sending National Guard Into Portland Just Revealed Itself
Dunno about y'all, but none of this sounds or looks like a city that has its agitator problems under control, does it?
Coffee Shop That Faced Backlash After Honoring Charlie Kirk Has Bad News for the Haters
And there’s definitely a lesson here. The owner found out that she was right not to hide her beliefs out of fear. And by being brave, she’s been rewarded more than she could’ve ever imagined. God is so good.
DOE Takes a Scalpel to 'Nearly $8B' in Blue States' Green Energy Waste During Schumer Shutdown
Long story short, the DOE said to the green energy scammers: Not on our watch.
Trending Across Townhall Media
Virginia Chainsaw Rampage Ends With Officer-Involved Shooting
Yet if this guy had a chainsaw, and he intended to hurt someone, how much damage could he have done with it before anyone could have stopped him, unless they had a firearm themselves?
Real Mann of Science™ Quits His Job UPDATE
Wherever this cranky pants lands, he won't be there long because his ego will make it impossible for anyone to tolerate him.
It is an irremediable tragedy that it took the murder of Charlie Kirk to create the groundswell of righteous indignation against the ADL that was finally sufficient for it to drop its defamation not only of TPUSA, but of the lesser-known individuals and groups who had suffered from these lies and libels for too long.
The Latest Sombrero-Mariachi Responses to the Schumer Shutdown Are Gold
They can’t stop it. They’re powerless. And we don’t care if you’re upset. The memes will continue until the government reopens.
Scott Jennings Schools Kaitlan Collins’ Medicaid Masquerade: Feigning Ignorance With a Smirk
She knows what is happening and how the system is being worked. Scott Jennings is kind enough to spell it out for her AGAIN, but she is being willfully ignorant at this point.
WHAT'S ON TAP?
Today on Capitol Hill...
As the Schumer Shutdown rolls on, the Senate will vote again today on the proposed continuing resolution to fund the government. If it fails (which...seems likely), they'll head home for the weekend and return for another vote on Monday. The House will also be back in session on Monday, as well.
Meanwhile, the Democrats seem to be confused as to what they're advocating for.
READ MORE: Awkward: Democrat Tries to Gaslight About the Shutdown, Then the Host Rolls the Tape
White House What's Up
President Trump, on Friday, will participate in a swearing-in ceremony for Christine Toretti, the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will hold a press briefing at 1:00 PM Eastern.
Keeping Up With the Cabinet
Sec. Homeland Security - Kristi Noem — Noem noted on X that DHS employees are currently working without pay due to the shutdown, but continuing to work for the American people.
The Democrat Shutdown has forced federal law enforcement and the men and women of DHS to continue defending the Homeland without pay. These men and women are Patriots for their continued defense of our nation during this time.⁰⁰We will not stop working for the American people. pic.twitter.com/HwBzbpdVSi
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) October 2, 2025
Full Court Press...
There were several rulings of note on Thursday, including:
- ✅ State of California v. CMS (regulation aimed at reducing fraud under ACA) — Judge Nathaniel Gorton (Massachusetts), DENIES plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction.
- ❌ City of Columbus v. Kennedy (regulation aimed at reducing fraud under ACA) — Judge Brenda Hurson (Maryland) DENIES admin's motion to stay pending appeal.
- ❌ National TPS Alliance v. Noem (revocation of TPS -Nepal, Honduras, Nicaragua) — Judge Trina Thompson (Northern District of California) GRANTS plaintiffs' motion for class certification.
- ❌ American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO v. OPM (termination of probationary employees) — Judge William Alsup STRIKES the admin's post-judgment reply brief in terse order.
- ✅ State of Oregon v. Trump (National Guard deployment) — Judge Michael Simon (Oregon) has RECUSED himself from the case following the administration's suggestion of recusal.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is set to be sentenced today for his conviction on Mann Act violations.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Monday is...the first Monday in October, which means SCOTUS Term 2025 is officially upon us. While it will be a bit until the court starts issuing its decisions for the term, oral arguments will get underway, and we'll have previews on those cases each day in our Full Court Press section.
As noted yesterday, the deadline for Hamas to take the peace deal offered is arriving. This could be an eventful weekend — hopefully one that includes the return of the remaining hostages.
MORNING MUSING
Bear with me, folks — I'm in one of those philosophical moods this AM. It has to do with victim blaming. At first blush, most people recoil at the notion — the "Her skirt was too short" rationalization is gross and disturbing. But it doesn't take much at all for reactions to wander over into, "He had it coming" mentality, now does it?
(Warning: PG-13)
Think Israelis/Jews following October 7. Think Charlie Kirk following his assassination. Think Mormons following last Sunday's attack in Grand Blanc.
What...is it about the human condition that prompts some (many?) to justify the brutalization of others in such a manner? Is it a coping mechanism? Only people who do x or think y are in danger? Is it an animal instinct to turn on those who are weakened/injured?
Whatever it is, it's dark. And I am not a fan.
LIGHTER FARE
Whee!
It’s Friday! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/enPrrQZahi
— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) October 3, 2025
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