Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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TOP O' THE MORNIN'
Red-Hot at RedState
CNN Throws a Hissy Fit After Trump Humiliates Reporter — There's Just One Problem
All of this could have been avoided if Holmes had shown a little professionalism, read the room, and saved her gutter question for a more appropriate setting – and audience.
Ossoff Tries Some Desperate Clean-Up After 'Natalie' Comment - It Doesn't Go Well
If he thinks he's setting himself up well for a run with this kind of move, he's deluding himself. He's just shown how slimy he can be, and it's not an appealing look.
Another ICE Family Separation Sob Story Falls Apart at the Seams
It's less than 80 days to the November midterms, and Democrats and Leftists need to gin up unrest because ICE is no longer a hot-button issue. These sad tomes are just another way they try to make fetch happen.
Trending Across Townhall Media
Bearing Arms — Burglar Shot by Business Owner Sues for $10 Million
Portland's reputation as a far-left haven for progressives is well-deserved, but there are also a lot of residents who are fed up with the crime and lawlessness that have almost been institutionalized by local politicians.
HotAir — Trump: All Your Hormuz Are Belong to Us, er, Us
Do we have the strategic patience to keep it long enough to force the IRGC to concede or collapse? All our base may not belong to patience that long. Stay tuned.
PJ Media — Trump's Messaging on the Mullahs Could Be as Powerful as a GBU-57
Gur says the president talks about brinkmanship and bigger bombs and the like. That's fine, he says, but that doesn't fire up the people of Iran. What makes them mad is the flagrant hypocrisy of the regime.
Townhall — CNN Blows a Gasket Over Trump Slapping Down One of Their Reporters Again
It was some cockamamie question about Natalie Harp, who has become the subject of gross innuendo from Democrats, specifically Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA), who insinuated that Trump was sleeping with his staff. No, that would be you people, Jon. Your party is the world heavyweight champions of s**ting where you eat, screwing aides, and even raping them allegedly. So, shut it.
We remember, and we're never going to forget how Cuomo and others in the media treated Americans who turned out to be right.
WHAT'S ON TAP?
Today on Capitol Hill...
Thirteen days – that's how long we have until the critters (well, some of them) return to the Swamp and start their official crittering again. In the meantime, here's what some of them have been up to:
Jon Ossoff's Gross Insinuation About Trump and Assistant Gets Demolished - Including by Trump
Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez Demanded ‘Full Accountability’ for Swalwell. Now It May Be His Turn.
Also, there are primaries today in Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming.
White House What's Up
Here's what President Trump is up to this fine Tuesday:
- 8:00 AM — THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time — The White House
- 11:00 AM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting — Oval Office
- 12:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting — Oval Office
- 2:30 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting — Oval Office
- 4:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting — Oval Office
- 5:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting — Oval Office
Keeping Up With the Cabinet
Sec. State - Marco Rubio — Rubio recently highlighted efforts in Venezuela's "reconciliation process."
The recent release of over 130 political prisoners in Venezuela is a crucial step for the nation's reconciliation process. Since January 3rd, 1,046 Venezuelans have been released.
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) August 14, 2026
As we continue to advance the three-phase plan, the United States continues to closely monitor the…
The recent release of over 130 political prisoners in Venezuela is a crucial step for the nation's reconciliation process. Since January 3rd, 1,046 Venezuelans have been released.
As we continue to advance the three-phase plan, the United States continues to closely monitor the Venezuelan-led process of in-person talks with the interim authorities.
Full Court Press...
We didn't have many notable court decisions yesterday, but that didn't mean there weren't some interesting developments on the legal front, including the postponement of Luigi Mangione's state court trial.
Then, too, we saw a former presidential candidate on the receiving end of an arrest warrant...
Jill Stein's Court No-Show Ends With an Arrest Warrant
COMING ATTRACTIONS
As noted above, we'll have election results tonight in Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming.
Still waiting on that SCOTUS decision on the election integrity executive order. 🍿
MORNING MUSING
We're about to round the corner into full-on silly season as the midterms loom. Redistricting and the great Red-Blue Balkanization of our nation may have trimmed down the number of truly contested races, but in those that are up for grabs, expect things to get nasty. We've already seen that from the likes of Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA). We'll continue to see it, because the Dems need to pick up at least the House to claw their way back to power.
Gird your loins!
LIGHTER FARE
Not everyone is afraid of clowns...
Kitty found a perfect spot..🐈🐾😅 pic.twitter.com/VhKyYjn2Tm
— 𝕐o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) August 18, 2026
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