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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Good morning, and welcome to RedState’s “Morning Minute” — a transient glimpse at which tales are trending at the second and a look forward at what the day could deliver. Consider this your one-stop store for news to kickstart your day. 

TOP O’ THE MORNIN’

Red-Hot at RedState 

The French Straw Just Broke NATO’s Back

There is no level in being in such a one-sided alliance. America pays for the lion’s share of NATO’s protection spending, all while European nations refuse to reciprocate in any real approach. We do not need France’s help if Mexico decides to invade Texas, but France wants us if Russia marches through Ukraine and into the relaxation of Eastern Europe. 

Trump Signals When ‘Operation Epic Fury’ May End, Owns Journalist Fearmongering About Iran Threats

Despite the definitive reviews of the harm performed to Iran’s infrastructure and protection on Tuesday morning from SecConflict Pete Hegseth, and from the president at this EO signing, GWN journalist Jeff Mason needed to therapeutic massage the legacy media narrative that Iran was still harmful and may mount an aggressive counterattack any time they felt prefer it.

Busted! SFPD and CHP Box in Huge Biker Mob Trying to Take Over Bay Bridge, Dozens Arrested

Next time your local law enforcement tells you “there’s nothing we can do,” inform them that these two companies just proved them improper.

Trending Across Townhall Media

Canada’s ‘Buyback’ Deadline Is Here, and Most Banned Guns Haven’t Been Handed Over

Even if the nation’s High Court upholds the Liberals’ gun confiscation plan, I do not assume its going to work out nicely. 

Ketanji Brown Jackson Is Not the Idiot You Think She Is

KBJ causes back from her objectives, because that is strictly how Critical Theory academics her how to motive.

Europe Needs to Hear This Harsh Truth

So Trump’s message to Europe, more implied than specific for once, is this: If you need the Strait of Hormuz opened, come and open it your self. There’s also the implication, as Konrad famous, that if we do sometime soon control Hormuz, perhaps we’ll charge Europeans a toll to keep it open.

Dems Are Eating It Over Opposing This Trump Tax Break

The Trump tax cuts during his first presidency had been criticized by congressional Democrats, but they ended up liking most of those. It’s virtually as if the GOP has better tax coverage, and this case was no exception.

Eric Swalwell in 2023: Don’t Take His Word He Did Nothing Wrong With a Chinese Spy, Trust the FBI (WATCH)

We’re going to need to see those information, Eric. The FBI may be trusted. You said so your self.

WHAT’S ON TAP?

Today on Capitol Hill…

Critters are still out on break, of course. It’s official, though — King Charles shall be addressing a Joint Session of Congress on April 28. 

White House What’s Up

Another busy day (as are they all) for President Trump:

• 8:00 AM — THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time — The White House
• 10:00 AM — THE PRESIDENT attends Supreme Court Oral Arguments — Supreme Court of the United States ‼️
• 12:30 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in an Easter Lunch — East Room
• 3:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting — Oval Office
• 9:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT delivers an Address to the Nation — The White House

Keeping Up With the Cabinet

Sec. Education – Linda McMahon — McMahon continues to champion the Education Freedom Tax Credit. 

President Trump made the mission clear: Return Education to the States.

That’s why I traveled to Michigan and North Carolina to urge leaders to decide in to the HISTORIC Education Freedom Tax Credit. pic.twitter.com/LKGutZd2NU

— Secretary Linda McMahon (@EDSecMcMahon) March 31, 2026

Full Court Press…

My goodness, was Tuesday a busy day at the courts — we had a number of choices of notice, including:

• ↔️ In DOE v. DHS (CBP One App), Judge Allison Burroughs (Massachusetts) partially GRANTS plaintiffs’ movement for class certification and for abstract judgment; partially GRANTS admin’s movement to dismiss (Counts 4-6).
• ✅ In Friends of the Everglades Inc. v. Noem (Alligator Alcatraz), eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals DENIES plaintiffs’ movement for reconsideration of beforehand entered keep.
• ↔️ In President and Fellows of Harvard College v. United States Department of Homeland Security (revocation of scholar exchange customer program), Judge Allison Burroughs (Massachusetts) DENIES admin’s movement to dismiss as moot and stays case pending appeal.
• ❌ In NPR v. Trump/PBS v. Trump (termination of funding), Judge Randolph Moss (D.C.) partially GRANTS plaintiffs’ movement for abstract judgment; GRANTS plaintiffs’ movement for preliminary injunction.
• ✅ In Widakuswara v. Lake/Abramowitz v. Lake (discount of federal paperwork/VOA/USAGM), D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals GRANTS admin’s movement for keep pending appeal.
• ↔️ In AFL-CIO v. Dept. of Labor (disclosure of personal financial data to DOGE), Judge John Bates (D.C.) DENIES events’ cross motions for abstract judgment on APA claims; GRANTS admin’s movement to dismiss on extremely vires claims.
• ❌ In National Trust for Historic Preservation in the U.S. v. National Park Service (construction of WH ballroom), Judge Richard Leon (D.C.) GRANTS plaintiffs’ movement for preliminary injunction.
• ❌ In U.S. v. Colorado (sanctuary legal guidelines), Judge Gordon Gallagher (Colorado) GRANTS defendants’ movement to dismiss.

(To be clear, the three ↔️ circumstances lean more toward ❌ — they just included some small wins for the administration as nicely.) 

READ MORE: The Evening Docket – A Rather Rough Ride in the Courts for Team Trump

But the focus on Wednesday goes to be on SCOTUS, where the High Court is poised to hear oral argument in the birthright citizenship case (and President Trump is planning to attend!): 

• Trump v. Barbara — The query offered is whether or not the Executive Order complies on its face with the Citizenship Clause and with 8 U.S.C. 1401(a), which codifies that Clause.

Had a great dialogue with Mike O’Neill of Landmark Legal Foundation on that subject on Tuesday in anticipation of the argument, so be sure to test that out, too: 

COMING ATTRACTIONS

As famous above, President Trump will ship an handle to the nation “to provide an important update on Iran” on Wednesday night. 

The White House has announced that the annual Easter Egg Roll will happen next Monday, April 6. 

MORNING MUSING

Today’s the day — Artemis II launches at 6:24 PM Eastern. As somebody who was in diapers when Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon, and in nursery college at the time of the last crewed lunar touchdown for the U.S., I must confess…I’m stoked. 

Tomorrow, we launch.

At sundown tonight, Artemis II waits on the pad, prepared to carry astronauts doubtlessly farther than any people have traveled in more than half a century.

The next period of exploration begins. pic.twitter.com/vdABkjRrnf

— NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman (@NASAAdmin) April 1, 2026

Fingers crossed and prayers up for a protected and profitable launch and mission! 🤞🏻🙏🏻🌖🚀

LIGHTER FARE 

It’s a exhausting knock life!

Such a day.. 😂 pic.twitter.com/g7jaEh5Pia

— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) March 31, 2026

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