Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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TOP O' THE MORNIN'
Red-Hot at RedState
US Ambassador Storms Out of UN Meeting After France Says Unthinkable About Trump Administration
France would be wise to refrain from criticizing the United States over human rights when radical Islamists are roaming the Parisian streets and stabbing pregnant women, while criminalizing law-abiding citizens who have the audacity to complain about it
RFK Catches Something in the Fauci Diaries That Should Make Your Blood Boil: ‘He Never Told Anybody’
While there are many, many individuals who need to be held accountable for their actions during the pandemic, Fauci can’t slide away from his own responsibility.
Watch: Pulse-Stopping Video of Teen Lifeguard Saving Boy—Eric Trump Calls for Highest Civilian Honor
Incredibly, the teenager in the video returned to work the next day. Only this time, he returned as a hero.
Trending Across Townhall Media
Bearing Arms — The Perennial Problem With 'in Common Use'
So yes, "in common use" represents a very real problem, and one that I hope the Supreme Court addresses very soon. I'd hate to see a force of tyranny somewhere down the road have firepower, particularly on an individual soldier basis, that the citizenry cannot match.
HotAir — Is Socialism Really Gaining Steam, or Are Socialists Just Gaming the System Better?
Our present problem is that actual, real-world communists are getting power. In most cases, only at the local level, but their influence is growing within the Democratic Party and moving the Overton window.
PJ Media — Cuba Falling: A Lot Happened Last Week. Let's Talk About It.
The truth is it's a complicated process. This isn't Venezuela. We likely won't have a clean and tidy(-ish) ending to the regime. You can't just take out one guy, neutralize his cronies, cut off their revenue stream, and start over with Marco Rubio in charge. The Cuban regime is older, more decentralized, and designed to withstand such moves. The power lies within the Communist Party, the military’s economic empire (GAESA), and a deep security apparatus.
Townhall — Republicans Will Jump for Joy If This Kamala Harris Rumor Is True
Let’s get through the midterms first, but I’d back a Harris 2028 run with gusto.
We almost can't wait for tomorrow, mostly to watch Sen. Paul eviscerate Fauci in the Senate.
But also just to see how the propagandists at CNN and other outlets choose to cover—or possibly to run screaming away from—that hearing.
WHAT'S ON TAP?
Today on Capitol Hill...
No hearings or meetings set for Tuesday. Instead, members of Congress will be paying tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Here's a preview of what the day will hold:
User’s Manual To Graham Being Honored in the Capitol Rotunda Tuesday⁰Per Pergram-Capitol Hill
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) July 27, 2026
Information about the ceremony honoring late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in the Capitol Rotunda is still fragmentary. But this is what we have for now.
The ceremony in the Capitol…
User’s Manual To Graham Being Honored in the Capitol Rotunda Tuesday Per Pergram-Capitol Hill
Information about the ceremony honoring late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in the Capitol Rotunda is still fragmentary. But this is what we have for now.
The ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda begins at 10 am et.
Graham will NOT “lie in state” or “in honor” in the Rotunda. This is a first for Congress to commemorate any figure inside the Capitol Rotunda without them formally lying in state or in honor.
If they were to lie in state or honor, there would have to be a public viewing for a time. We are told that the family did not want that.
Late President Jimmy Carter was the last person to lie in state in the Rotunda in early 2025.
We expect a hearse to bring Graham’s casket to the East Front of the Capitol sometime between 9:30 and 10 am et.
A six-person Armed Forces body bearer team, which is comprised of service members from all branches, will bring Graham’s casket out of the hearse, walk up the steps and escort it into the Rotunda.
Graham’s casket will lie on a replica of the catafalque. Congress used the original catafalque (a large wooden platform) for President Lincoln’s funeral in 1865. The old catafalque is used if someone lies in state. A replica is used for this ceremony this Graham is not lying in state.
A U.S. Capitol Police honor guard will then stand watch over Graham’s casket.
Fox is told that Members of Congressional leadership will speak. It is unclear if Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) will speak.
The ceremony is only supposed to run until about 10:30.
At that point, the Armed Forces body bearer team will take the casket out of the Rotunda and return it to the hearse. We expect the departure to take about a half hour or so.
The hearse will then take Graham’s remains to the National Cathedral in Northwest Washington, DC for the ceremony there. It begins at 2 pm et.
White House What's Up
President Trump's Tuesday is going to be quite full:
- 8:00 AM — THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time — The White House
- 9:30 AM — THE PRESIDENT meets with the President of Ukraine — Oval Office
- 11:00 AM — THE PRESIDENT meets with the Prime Minister of the State of Israel — Oval Office
- 2:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route Washington National Cathedral — The White House
- — THE PRESIDENT arrives Washington National Cathedral — Washington, D.C.
- — THE PRESIDENT attends the Funeral for Senator Lindsey Graham — Washington National Cathedral
- — THE PRESIDENT departs Washington National Cathedral en route the White House — Washington, D.C.
- — THE PRESIDENT arrives the White House — The White House
- 6:30 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Tele-Rally — Oval Office
Keeping Up With the Cabinet
Sec. Labor - Keith Sonderling (acting) — Sonderling is continuing to emphasize the importance of bringing manufacturing jobs back to America.
.@POTUS is focused on bringing manufacturing jobs and opportunity back to America. Working with @SBA_Kelly—we’re getting it done and ensuring hardworking Americans like Clarissa, lead the way. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Viq3quaCLI
— Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling (@Sonderling47) July 27, 2026
Full Court Press...
We had a couple of notable decisions on Monday:
- ✅ In LGML v. Mullin (removal of Guatemalan minor), Judge Timothy Kelly (D.C.) DENIES plaintiffs' motion for order to show cause.
- ✅ In Neguse v. ICE (immigration detention facilities), Judge Jia Cobb (D.C.) GRANTS admin's request for stay of district court proceedings pending appeal.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Wednesday's going to be a big day on the Hill as Dr. Anthony Fauci is set to testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. Keep that 🍿 handy!
MORNING MUSING
One of the bright spots of the internet is the evolution of memes. If a picture's worth 1,000 words, a good meme can say it all. We've got a very meme-able President and Cabinet — the Marco Rubio memes alone are gold.
But WNBA star Sophie Cunningham (M-I-Z!) recently added her own spectacular meme to the mix with her iconic, defiant pointing.
With all the oxygen being given the Democratic Socialists of late — and with the light fully shining on their openly espoused agenda — I say we all take a page from Sophie's playbook and every time a progressive leftist or DSA member speaks loudly and proudly of their aims, simply stand and point at them without saying a word.
America 250 drone show, but Sophie Cunningham is pointing at you. 🦅🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/og0bRj6a5z
— Popmemes by Jon 🚀 (@JonCovering) July 5, 2026
LIGHTER FARE
Mother Goose!
They adopted this goose..the best babysitter ..🪿🐥🐥🐥😍 pic.twitter.com/6zugtxokyf
— 𝕐o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) July 27, 2026
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