Thursday, November 13, 2025
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TOP O' THE MORNIN'
Red-Hot at RedState
As with all things involving the Democrat party, they are wholly uninterested in doing the right thing, uninterested in trying to get to the heart of the matter on the Epstein case, and uninterested in holding people accountable. They see everything through the prism of 'Get Trump.'
Sharon Osbourne Breaks Down Recalling Trump’s Message After Ozzy’s Death
The sweet message Trump took time out to send to the Osbournes is more proof that the radical claims aren't true and that nearly 75 million Americans can't all be wrong about him.
So, mystery solved, readers. Victim grievance, virtue signaling, and ongoing "resistance" against Orange Man Bad are the Democrats' only game going forward and through the midterms. And like the shutdown, what exactly did they accomplish with their cynical stunt here?
Trending Across Townhall Media
Judge Tosses Murder Charge Against Teen Who Says He Acted in Self-Defense
It will be interesting to see if prosecutors go after Jones for illegally carrying the gun he used in self-defense, but for now Jones is a free man and immune from prosecution or civil litigation in regards to Ross's death.
Go figure. The two-party system may suck, but having more than two viable parties can suck even more.
Democrats Released Three Cherrypicked Epstein Emails... So the GOP Released 20,000
This is what desperation looks like in Washington. When you're scrambling to change the subject from your own failures, you reach for whatever weapon is closest at hand.
Trump Just Clinched One of His Greatest Victories Against the Dems
Like in March, the Democrats had no plan, no message, and no clear leader—all three of which you need in a melee of this sort.
Rubio Tells EU to Shove It: U.S. Won't Play by Their Rules While Blasting Narco-Terrorists
Just because the EU rolls over and allows any and everything, doesn't mean the United States has to follow suit.
WHAT'S ON TAP?
Today on Capitol Hill...
So...they got it done. Finally, on Wednesday evening, the House voted to reopen the government — and sent the amended continuing resolution (CR), officially known as the "Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture (Ag), Legislative Branch, Military Construction (Milcon) and Veterans Affairs (VA), and Extensions Act, 2026," to President Trump's desk for signature. We'll be back to hearings and meetings and such next week.
READ MORE: Despite Democrat Shenanigans, House Votes to Reopen Government
White House What's Up
After a late Wednesday evening signing of the amended CR, President Trump's Thursday schedule is relatively quiet. He'll receive his intelligence briefing late morning, then, in the afternoon, he and First Lady Melania will participate in an executive order signing.
READ MORE: Watch: Trump Signs House-Passed, Short-Term CR, Ending the Schumer Shutdown
Keeping Up With the Cabinet
U.S. Trade Rep. - Jamieson Greer — Greer is set to meet Thursday with Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin for another round of tariff talks.
Full Court Press...
There weren't many decisions of note from the courts on Wednesday, but Massachusetts District Judge Indira Talwani is remaining true to form.
- ❌ Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. United States Department of Agriculture (SNAP benefits) — Judge Indira Talwani (Massachusetts) GRANTS (in part) plaintiffs' motions for TRO.
Meanwhile, in Illinois, technically, the judge hasn't issued his ruling yet in this one, but the order he's intending to issue has certainly raised some eyebrows:
READ MORE: New: Judge Signals He'll Order Release of Hundreds of Captured Illegal Aliens
MORNING MUSING
Okay, friends — it's one of those days. I'm battling a head cold and working with a short timeframe, and not a single thing of political relevance is finding its way into my brain this morning to muse on for you, so instead, I'm just going to share a funny/silly story:
The handsome beau and I went to dinner last night at a cute little Italian restaurant on The Hill in St. Louis. We thought about pizza, but I'd just had it recently, so was in the mood for something else...chicken, maybe. There, on the menu, was something that sounded exactly like what I was in the mood for: Chicken Ficcata.
If that prompts you to do a double-take, you're not alone. I'm not familiar with that dish either. Piccata? Yes. Ficcata? No. Well, as it turns out...it was Piccata (the description of the dish confirmed that). The right edge of the top of the "P" had simply been worn or smudged off the menu.
The beau looked at me rather quizzically when I first said I'd be getting the Ficcata. Then I showed him the menu with a wink. Which, in turn, reminded him of this scene from Seinfeld.
So, enjoy a chuckle this morning...and try the Ficcata!
LIGHTER FARE
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