Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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TOP O' THE MORNIN'
Red-Hot at RedState
Charlotte School Learns Expensive Lesson After Smearing Student Over Charlie Kirk Tribute
This settlement is a vindication not just for young Gabby Stout, but for all who truly stand for the First Amendment.
‘No Kings’ Crowd Gets Wrecked by One Brutally Honest Media Column
With that all being said, I sure hope that President Trump can keep up the hectic pace that he is known for and kick some you-know-what in his 80th year and America's 250th.
Also, he should keep mocking the No Kings folks because they have zero sense of humor about it, and that makes me laugh.
FBI Foils Chilling Terror Plot Targeting White House UFC Event
I'm sure they're working on this, but you have to be concerned about the other people who may have been involved who have not yet been taken into custody.
Trending Across Townhall Media
Bearing Arms — Colorado and Gun Deserts
While some aspect of gun deserts may well be a lack of enough of a market to support a store, we can't overlook how regulations continue to make it harder for these small stores to thrive. Those create gun deserts, and those need to go.
HotAir — Overdue Invoices: The Privilege of Working on Barack's Borg Cube Should Be Reward Enough
Anyway. You know what they say - promises, promises.
Or is it, 'promises were meant to be broken'?
It might be hard to tell for a while here, but so far, it's not starting off on the best foot.
PJ Media — Mark Robinson Takes on Karmelo's Supporters With Ruthless Honesty
Robinson knows exactly what to tell them. “Okay, ma'am, I've got you on this one. How about you tell them to behave in school and pay attention? Tell them to get all the knowledge they can and make great grades. Tell them to be respectful to adults. and come tell you and their dad if they think an adult has been disrespectful or unfair towards them, and let you make the call on that."
Townhall — How Trump Reacted to That UFC Fighter Taking a 'Nasty' Swipe at Michelle Obama
No doubt it got some laughs and liberals melted down, which was a foregone conclusion, even without Hokit saying this on the mic, but maybe not the best time.
Sadly, Democrats don’t seem to share your patriotic sentiment. According to that Gallup chart, they appear to mostly despise America even when they hold the reins of political power.
WHAT'S ON TAP?
Today on Capitol Hill...
There are a handful of hearings set for Tuesday on the Hill, including:
- Senate Budget — Hearings to examine the nomination of Hal Duncan, of Texas, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
- Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Education and the American Family Subcommittee — Hearings to examine the future of K-12 education in the age of artificial intelligence.
- Senate Intelligence (Select) — To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.
- Senate Armed Services, Airland Subcommittee — Hearings to examine Army force modernization in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program.
White House What's Up
President Trump is on French time on Tuesday as he attends the G7:
- 8:00 AM — THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time — Evian, France
- 9:00 AM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Working Session with G7 Leaders and Ukraine — Evian, France
- 10:30 AM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Emir of the State of Qatar — Evian, France
- 11:15 AM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of the United Arab Emirates — Evian, France
- 12:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Working Lunch with G7 Leaders and the Middle East — Evian, France
- 3:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Working Session with G7 Leaders and Development Countries — Evian, France
- 7:15 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Cultural Performance and Concert — Evian, France
- 8:15 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a G7 Leaders' Social Dinner — Evian, France
Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance will be paying a visit to the ladies of "The View." 🍿
READ MORE: JD Vance vs. The View: Get the Popcorn Ready for Tuesday's Cage Match
Keeping Up With the Cabinet
Sec. Treasury - Scott Bessent — Bessent recently traveled to Houston to meet with community bankers.
Across the country, community bankers serve as the first line of defense in our financial infrastructure.
— Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) June 14, 2026
In Houston, I spoke with more than a dozen bankers about how financial institutions must remain vigilant against illicit financial activity associated with the unlawful… pic.twitter.com/ub5jEAyMy5
Across the country, community bankers serve as the first line of defense in our financial infrastructure.
In Houston, I spoke with more than a dozen bankers about how financial institutions must remain vigilant against illicit financial activity associated with the unlawful employment of illegal aliens. Texas community banks see firsthand the challenges and pressures that illegal immigration places on local communities and the financial system, making them key partners in identifying risks and protecting the integrity of our banking sector.
The Trump Administration will always fight to protect our borders, defend American workers, and preserve the integrity of our financial institutions.
Full Court Press...
We had a recent ruling in favor of the administration's bans on DEI initiatives:
- ✅ In Free State Justice v. EEOC (ban on DEI initiatives), Judge George Russell III (Maryland) GRANTS EEOC's motion to dismiss.
The Supreme Court hasn't formally announced its next opinion day, but expect one either Thursday or Friday (or both).
COMING ATTRACTIONS
The Iran peace deal is set for a signing ceremony on Friday. In the meantime, there will, no doubt, be plenty of news emanating from the G7.
MORNING MUSING
When I first saw The Weather Channel tweet about the forecast for the America 250 UFC event at the White House on Sunday, I thought it was a joke. (Not by TWC, but by someone lampooning them.) Sadly, it was not. Bob Hoge reported yesterday on TWC's raging case of Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS).
READ MORE: Doom, Gloom, and Pain: Now the Weather Channel Comes Down With a Bad Case of TDS
They forgot to predict a rain of frogs https://t.co/ICKbeNgnO2
— Walter Kirn (@walterkirn) June 16, 2026
What the heck, man? Not only was the "forecast" unnecessarily political; it was idiotic as well. I mean...when was the last time you had to fend off mosquitoes in the rain or 30 mph wind?
LIGHTER FARE
Everybody's getting in on the fun!
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— 𝕐o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) June 16, 2026
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