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TOP O' THE MORNIN' Crimson-Scorching at RedState

Meltdown at CBS Information: 60 Minutes Dumps Fawning Unlawful Alien Deportation Section at Final Second

Bari Weiss stated in a press release that extra context was wanted, which is code for “the story was hopelessly biased and leftist, and we’re making an attempt to develop into one thing extra reliable below my management.”

Democrats' Newest Epstein Effort About Picture of Trump Fails Once more—There Are a Few Large Issues

That is clearly Epstein's "well-known individuals I've met" pile. We may play this sport with the Democrats, too, and ask why Joe Biden's DOJ sat on these photos and did not launch them, and why they don't seem to be speaking about all of the Clinton photos?

Sleigh It Ain't So: Dem Mayor's Nativity Takedown Fails as SC City Retains Child Jesus Up

Pickett's Grinchy angle is just not solely an try and defy primary decency, however an try and defy Supreme Courtroom precedent permitting Nativity scenes in blended vacation shows. She hasn't a leg to face on right here.

Trending Throughout Townhall Media

Canadian Gun House owners Push Again Over 'You Can Nonetheless Hunt' Argument

It does not matter if individuals can nonetheless hunt, although, as a result of that is not what weapons are uniformly meant for.

Why Nicki Minaj Look at TPUSA AmericaFest Issues

Does one look by a rap star at a conservative occasion sign a cultural shift? In fact not. However will it matter that Minaj is talking out about her religion in God?

I believe the reply is "Sure."

Gaza Imam Reveals the Key to Understanding the Total Israeli-Palestinian Battle

The longer Western “specialists” ignore the truth that Palestinian authorities routinely repeat that it is a non secular conflict, the longer they are going to proceed to suggest options, such because the vaunted two-state resolution, that aren't options in any respect. In the event you’ve been misdiagnosed, the remedy you’ve been prescribed is not going to heal you. And that’s the state of affairs immediately concerning Israel and the Palestinians.

The Tweet That Completely Captures the Response to CBS Information' Bari Weiss Reportedly Spiking This Story

Whether or not it airs or not, it’s good to see somebody pumping the brakes on tales aimed toward attacking the Trump administration and implementing federal immigration legal guidelines.

Virginia is for Lovers...Of Unlawful Alien Criminals: A Man is Lifeless After Sheriff and DA Defy ICE Detainer

What number of extra individuals have to be harm or killed due to progressive insurance policies?

When will sufficient be sufficient?

WHAT'S ON TAP? Right this moment on Capitol Hill...

Properly, it will be quiet on Monday — and for the entire week — on the Hill because the critters have departed the Swamp for the vacations. In fact, that does not imply we cannot be listening to from them alongside the best way.

READ MORE: Thune Requires Main Shift in How US Offers With Putin, As Russia Continues to Wage Battle on Ukraine

Now Hakeem Jeffries Seems to Be Sabotaging a Bipartisan Ban on Congressional Inventory-Buying and selling

White Home What's Up

President Trump stays in Palm Seaside, Florida, for the vacation, however he is retaining busy. He'll obtain his intelligence briefing at 3:30 PM Japanese. Then, at 4:30 PM, he is set to make an announcement alongside Secretary of Battle Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan.

Vice President JD Vance spoke at AmFest on Sunday and had an essential message to impart:

SEE: 'You Do not Need to Apologize for Being White Anymore' – JD Vance Brings the Warmth to TPUSA AmFest

'By the Grace of God': JD Vance Reminds America Who We Are

Retaining Up With the Cupboard

Legal professional Normal - Pam Bondi — Bondi is reiterating the DOJ's dedication to transparency and accountability because it pertains to the discharge of the Jeffrey Epstein recordsdata.

The Division of Justice beforehand acknowledged we'll deliver prices in opposition to anybody concerned within the trafficking and exploitation of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims. We reaffirm this dedication, and ask any sufferer to please come ahead with any data pertaining to any people…

— Legal professional Normal Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) December 21, 2025 Full Courtroom Press...

We had a few court docket choices of observe over the weekend:

↔️ American Federation of Authorities Workers, AFL-CIO v. OPM (disclosure of non-public monetary information to DOGE) — Choose Denise Cote (Southern District of New York) DENIES admin's movement to dismiss and DENIES plaintiffs' movement for extra-record discovery.❌ State of Washington v. Dept. of Training (denial of federal grants) — Choose Kymberly Evanson (Western District of Washington) GRANTS plaintiffs' partial movement for abstract judgment; DENIES admin's. I count on a couple of extra will sneak their method into this week. We'll be watching.

MORNING MUSING Sunday was, in fact, the Winter Solstice — the shortest day of the yr. The older I get, the extra I miss the daylight, and so, I have been counting down the times till we hit what, in some methods, is the low level. From right here, we head on into Christmas and New Yr's, and the times begin getting longer. So, you may say issues are wanting up....or you may say it is all downhill from right here. I do know — that is topic to a couple of interpretation, however on this occasion, I imply it within the great way: Little by little, we're ooching again in direction of the sunshine. And that is a great factor.

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— Susie Moore ⚾️🌻🐶 (@SmoosieQ) December 22, 2025 LIGHTER FARE Mmmm...biscuits. 😊

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