Thursday, July 16, 2026
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TOP O' THE MORNIN'
Red-Hot at RedState
You Go, Girls: Two Teens Take Down Alleged Would-Be Rapist Who Police Say Was Acting Out a 'Fantasy'
It is remarkable that one of the girls was able to keep her head enough to fight back. It is also fortunate that neither one of them was alone. But what a horrific ordeal. This was broad daylight, in an occupied park, one place these young ladies should have been safe.
Millionaires Are Fleeing New York - Kathy Hochul’s Answer Is to Blame Trump and COVID
The governor has also had years since the pandemic to offer a different approach. Instead, New Yorkers continue to hear demands for more spending, higher taxes on top earners, and new ways to squeeze revenue from the shrinking group expected to pay for it all.
Jim Jordan Drops the Hammer on Larry Krasner’s Sanctuary City Stonewalling
Krasner now has until July 29 to produce the documents the committee first requested in May. Whether he complies, or continues to stonewall, will determine whether the standoff escalates further.
Trending Across Townhall Media
I mean, I don't think "Department of War intelligence agency" and "Saint Louis" in the same sentence as a general rule, so it's not difficult to imagine someone who just happens to have at least part of his collection in his truck making a wrong turn or something and finding himself in a heap of trouble.
HotAir — 'Diversity' Is Not Our Strength If They Hate Us
Rejecting Islamism is no more "prejudiced" than rejecting Nazism or Communism, or any other totalitarian ideology. And I am sorry to say that totalitarianism is inherent to the religion.
PJ Media — The Political Castration of Chuck Schumer — and the Rise of GOP Superman Brandon Gill
Rep. Gill has only been in Congress since 2025, but he’s already outgrown the position. Anyone with eyes can tell: His career won’t end in the House of Representatives.
Townhall — Leftist Women Are an Abomination
These self-righteous crones are a pestilence, a plague upon Western society, a group of doggedly ignorant feminist/chauvinists playing out their personal psychodramas on the world stage whose antics, if unchecked, will inevitably lead to the fall of civilization.
Twitchy — Bill Maher Told an NPR Journo They're Far Left and He Didn't Want to Accept That
Some "journalists" just can't handle the truth.
WHAT'S ON TAP?
Today on Capitol Hill...
Wednesday was a lively day on the Hill. Thursday may be a touch quieter, but there are still several hearings/meetings set, including:
- House Budget — The Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
- Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions — Hearings to examine the nomination of Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor.
- Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs — Hearings to examine the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Semi-Annual Report, focusing on a new day at the CFPB through reform.
Adam Schiff Tries to Embarrass AG Nominee Todd Blanche, but It Wasn't a Fair Fight
White House What's Up
President Trump has another busy day teed up. Here's a peek at his Thursday schedule:
- 8:00 AM — THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time — The White House
- 9:30 AM — THE PRESIDENT meets with Senator Darline Graham — Oval Office
- 11:00 AM — THE PRESIDENT meets with the President of El Salvador — Oval Office
- 2:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting — Oval Office
- 5:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in Signing Time — Oval Office
- 9:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT delivers an Address to the Nation — East Room
And White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will be back at the podium at 1:00 PM ET to conduct a press briefing.
Keeping Up With the Cabinet
Sec. Treasury - Scott Bessent — Bessent is slated to speak at the Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism summit, hosted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio this afternoon. On Wednesday, he unveiled the U.S. Mint's plans to begin striking a new $1 gold coin featuring President Trump.
As America commemorates 250 years of independence, the @usmint will begin striking this new $1 gold coin to honor the enduring legacy of liberty and a lasting symbol of patriotism. Featuring President Trump, it celebrates the strength of American values, and the promise of a… pic.twitter.com/PEMrsGqOEA
— Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) July 15, 2026
As America commemorates 250 years of independence, the @usmint will begin striking this new $1 gold coin to honor the enduring legacy of liberty and a lasting symbol of patriotism. Featuring President Trump, it celebrates the strength of American values, and the promise of a nation dedicated to preserving freedom for all.
ALSO SEE: New One Dollar Trump Coin Is Sure to Make Leftists Seethe
Full Court Press...
We had a few more notable court decisions on Wednesday, including:
- ❌ In Raj v. DHS (SEVIS record), Judge Indira Talwani (Massachusetts) GRANTS in part/DENIES in part admin's motion to dismiss (emphasis on the DENIES).
- ↔️ In Doe v. DHS (CBP One app), Judge Allison Burroughs (Massachusetts) DENIES plaintiffs' motion to enforce prior ruling but requires DHS to notify affected parole recipients and remedy any harm caused by its failure to comply with the court's earlier order.
- ❌ In Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (asylum policies), Judge John McConnell (Rhode Island) DENIES admin's motion for stay pending appeal.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
As noted above, President Trump is set to deliver an address to the nation this evening at 9:00 PM ET. He's already teased it as a pretty big deal. Might want to have that 🍿ready.
MORNING MUSING
On Wednesday, Sister Toldjah brought us the story of the galaxy brains at "The View" insisting that somehow, Darline Graham Nordone stepping into her late brother's Senate seat to serve out the remainder of his term is evidence of DEI and the Palmetto State's inability to elect women or minorities statewide otherwise. (Nikki Haley and Tim Scott would like a word...)
But there's additional pushback from the left on Graham's subbing in that, once again, underscores their hypocrisy. Sis noted multiple examples of the "widow's succession" — many of them involving Democrats. But I was also reminded of Jean Carnahan stepping in to serve in the Senate for two years following the untimely death of her husband, then-Governor Mel Carnahan, just weeks before the 2000 election.
Yes, we Missourians "elected a dead man." We did so knowing that his widow was going to be appointed to serve in his stead by Mel's gubernatorial successor, Roger Wilson (my former boss, I'll note). No one in the Democrat camp seemed to have an issue with that. I guess that was (D)ifferent, though...
LIGHTER FARE
What does the fox say when his plans go awry?
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— 𝕐o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) July 16, 2026
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