Thursday, December 25, 2025
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TOP O' THE MORNIN'
Red-Hot at RedState
This Disgusting Take on Spiking of '60 Minutes' Story Shows Dems Have Truly Gone Off the Rails
Why is it that people on the left can't argue a point without defaulting to Nazis/Hitler? It just shows their argument is deficient right out of the chute if they go there. She's been getting ratioed to the moon, and she still hasn't pulled the post, so she has no shame.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller took a moment to celebrate the hard work of ICE agents this holiday season—including a bit of deportation action on Christmas Eve.
Watch: Trump's Humorous Moments Talking to Kids on Santa Hotline
President Donald Trump and the First Lady, Melania Trump, had some fun on Christmas Eve talking with kids on the NORAD Santa Tracker hotline. They made the calls from in front of the Christmas tree in their Mar-a-Lago home.
Trending Across Townhall Media
Shooting at Kentucky State University Was Defensive Gun Use
I hope that the Republican-controlled legislature will take a keen interest in what's happening on the campus of the university. It honestly sounds like officials have lost control of the institution, and who knows how many other students may be at risk of similar mob violence in the future.
Newsom Loses More CA Business and Wants to Take Away the Farm
The fact that this is in farm newsletters across the country shows that the agricultural community is taking the threat seriously, as well.
The ‘Inn’ That Wasn’t an Inn: Reading the Christmas Story Carefully
When Christmas is seen this way, nothing essential is lost but much is restored. The story becomes larger, more human, and more demanding, and in that fullness, more joyful than the thin version we repeat by rote.
Conspiracy Theorists Are Conspiring to Be Stupid
Conspiracy theories are a lively and interesting diversion, but that’s all they are. They shouldn’t be the basis for policy, and we shouldn’t be wasting time on them right now as we’re struggling to keep our country.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders stood by her faith and refused to be bullied by a bunch of angry atheists, and she did so graciously. Because of her, state employees in Arkansas will have an extra day to spend with their families to celebrate the birth of our savior.
WHAT'S ON TAP?
Today on Capitol Hill...
We expect the Critters to be quiet today – it's the least they could do.
White House What's Up
President Trump, of course, has no public events scheduled for Christmas Day, but the White House has issued a Merry Christmas wish to all.
MERRY CHRISTMAS! pic.twitter.com/YJ9YYEf19v
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 25, 2025
Vice President JD Vance shared a Christmas post from Cardinal Robert Sarah.
— Cardinal R. Sarah (@Card_R_Sarah) December 24, 2025
Keeping Up With the Cabinet
Sec. Commerce - Howard Lutnick — Lutnick is touting the importance of winning the AI race while ensuring that energy costs are reduced.
America is going to WIN the AI race and drive down energy costs at the same time.
— Howard Lutnick (@howardlutnick) December 24, 2025
The Trump administration is laser focused on making sure those who build data center power plants also contribute energy to the grid reducing energy costs for the local community. pic.twitter.com/AWj1wBTwV9
Full Court Press...
The courts were quiet on Christmas Eve — and we can expect the same for Christmas Day. No doubt, they'll be back at it soon, though.
MORNING MUSING
It being Christmas morning, I'll keep this musing brief. Luke Chapter 2 pretty well sums it all up:
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
LIGHTER FARE
Daisy wishes everyone a Merry Christmas!
This was Daisy's first Christmas (post-miracle surgery) - a game of Farkle with the family. ❤️🎄❤️ pic.twitter.com/3mWEaEEiSZ
— Susie Moore ⚾️🌻🐶 (@SmoosieQ) December 25, 2025
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