Monday, May 25, 2026
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TOP O' THE MORNIN'
Red-Hot at RedState
Maine voters need to send this millennial rube back to his oyster farm.
The Anti-Woke Teacher America Desperately Needs Again
That is why, long after the slogans and fads of modern pedagogy have vanished into the ash heap of educational history, people like me will still remember — and endlessly champion — the terrifying old calculus teacher who demanded they think.
That was one heck of a birthday surprise for Sabrina, though. Many happy returns, and serious applause for your staying so calm in what must have been an unbelievably stressful moment.
Trending Across Townhall Media
Bearing Arms — Why Gun Control Is a Bad Issue for Democrats to Focus On
Sure, the issues might poll well in isolation, but it's not driving voters toward Democratic candidates, especially this year.
HotAir — It Was Only Saturday Night in Chicago: 21 Shot, 5 Cops Rammed by Silly Youth in Car
Gonna be a helluva summer in that big blue city.
PJ Media — Scott Jennings Explains Trump's Patient Iran Strategy
Trump can't win with people who made up their verdict before the evidence arrived. Jennings gave people a clearer read: the administration sees a chance to turn military leverage into a negotiated result, and Trump isn't rushing simply to quiet critics.
Townhall — Here's What Tulsi Gabbard Will Disclose Before She Leaves Her Post
Gabbard plans to release documents related to COVID, the weaponization of the federal government, Havana syndrome, and the 2020 election.
This isn't high school, bro.
WHAT'S ON TAP?
Today on Capitol Hill...
Other than perhaps some Memorial Day festivities in and around the capital, things should be right quiet on the Hill today — and will be for the remainder of the week. The critters are out and won't return to their swamping until next week.
As for what to expect upon their return, here's a glimpse:
Getting the party-line ICE and CBP funding bill back on track is shaping up to be one of the steepest challenges Republican leaders have faced this Congress.
The GOP reconciliation bill was headed for passage before it was derailed last week amid Republican opposition to the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
While Senate Republicans largely agree they need to address the deeply controversial fund, there are vastly different views about how far to go. Any new legislative language will also need to pass muster with the Senate parliamentarian and the House — provided it gets GOP senators’ backing at all.
So there's that.
White House What's Up
President Trump's Memorial Day schedule includes work and remembrance.
- 8:00 AM — THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time — The White House
- 12:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Wreath Laying Ceremony and delivers Remarks — Arlington National Cemetery
- 2:30 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting — The White House
Keeping Up With the Cabinet
Sec. Commerce - Howard Lutnick — Data centers in space? Lutnick promises they're coming...
Data centers in space are coming. Satellite Data Centers that follow the sun 24/7. Thanks to @Gwynne_Shotwell for driving American Technology forward. pic.twitter.com/p9gy5UonuF
— Howard Lutnick (@howardlutnick) May 22, 2026
Full Court Press...
Okay — had some catching up to do on recent court decisions of note. Here they are:
- ❌ In Burlap and Barrel Inc. v. Trump/State of Oregon v. Trump(§122 tariffs), CIT DENIES admin's motion for stay pending appeal. [5/20]
- ❌ In PFLAG Inc. v. Donald J. Trump (ban on gender-affirming care for minors), 4th Circuit Court of Appeals DENIES admin's petition for rehearing en banc (on denial of motion for stay pending appeal). [5/21]
- ❌ In U.S. v. Wisconsin Elections Commission (voter rolls), Judge James Peterson (Western District of Wisconsin) GRANTS defendants' motion to dismiss WITH prejudice. [5/21]
- ✅ In State of Washington v. Dept. of Education (denial of federal grants), Judge Kymberly Evanson (Western District of Washington) DENIES plaintiffs' motion to enforce. [5/21]
- ✅ In Khalil v. Joyce (habeas), 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals DENIES petitioner's motion for rehearing en banc.
- ❌ In U.S. v. Garcia (human smuggling), Judge Waverly Crenshaw (Middle District of Tennessee) DISMISSES indictment.
READ MORE: St. Kilmar Rides Free? Federal Judge Dismisses Criminal Charges Against Notorious 'Maryland Father'
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Vice President JD Vance is slated to deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy on May 28.
President Trump is set to attend the G7 Summit in Évian-Les-Bains, France, in mid-June.
Also, I expect another SCOTUS decision day this week — probably Thursday.
MORNING MUSING
Today being Memorial Day, we honor our fallen. I've had the great honor of attending a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, and I'll never be able to do it justice with words.
Even my photos from that day don't fully capture the reverence and awe you can't help but feel when contemplating the many who have laid down their lives for this nation.
So, when I happened upon this tweet exchange Sunday evening, with a Gold Star Wife making a "long shot" request that someone might see her tweet and snap a fresh photo of her husband's grave, and independent journalist Nick Sortor quickly volunteering to do just that, I had to make note of it.
It's nice to be reminded that there are good people willing to do good things. Thank you, Nick, thank you, SharellAnne, and thank you, SSG Alan Shaw, for making the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸
I’ll make a trip to Arlington tomorrow when it opens and grab a photo for you.
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 24, 2026
God bless you, and thank you for your family’s sacrifice for our country 🙏🏻🇺🇸
LIGHTER FARE
I may have found my spirit animal...
Monday mornings..🐈🐾😅 pic.twitter.com/tnS9I624yU
— 𝕐o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) May 25, 2026
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