Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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What’s Making Waves at RedState

TOP O’ THE MORNIN’

In the spotlight today, a CNN panelist stirred controversy with remarks about former President Trump, potentially landing the network in hot water. The fallout has led to an awkward public apology, which some are calling more embarrassing than the original comments.

Meanwhile, in a bold move, the U.S. Commerce Secretary has taken a strong stance against globalization at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Reflecting a decidedly “America First” attitude, the secretary declared that the days of exporting American jobs are over, signaling a shift towards prioritizing domestic economic interests.

I’m not sure that “apology” is sincere. It reads with a sarcastic tone. Either way, it’s an embarrassing effort. 

I think they also need a CNN retraction; this character posting on his X account isn’t sufficient. 

Make him grovel on air. They need to cure it in the same forum they aired it.

Commerce Secretary Goes Full MAGA, Tells Davos Elites Globalization Failed America: ‘Done Exporting Jobs’

Lutnick’s comments serve as a solid warm-up act for President Trump. There is massive anticipation for the president’s appearance at Davos due to his aggressive push to acquire Greenland and tariff threats against European countries.

European elites are sweating right now. Good.

MN Church Stormed by Anti-ICE Agitators Releases Statement Showing Their Actions May Have Consequences

Actions have consequences, and they may not only come from the Department of Justice.

Trending Across Townhall Media

Virginia Democrat Unveils Permit-to-Purchase Bill

Gun sales in the Old Dominion have already been brisk since Democrats won big in last November’s elections, but HB 1359 is likely to push those sales into overdrive. This is a permit-to-purchase, not a permit-to-own (though that’s probably not too far away), and Virginians who’ve been on the fence about purchasing a firearm now have extra incentive to do it before Democrats enact this atrocious bill into law.

Mamdani’s Strategy to Take Over Private Housing Laid Bare

Snopes and other leftist outlets might call this protecting tenants, but the fact is that it is a strategy to transfer ownership from private hands to the state. 

Sorry to Break up Your Narrative About Renee Good, Lefties, but I’ve Got Some News

But words matter. Facts matter. These incorrect stories meant the media didn’t bother to check the facts when they had a ready-made woke narrative of lesbian, anti-Trump, and pro-criminal. It was too irresistible to check.  

Will Trump Invoke the Insurrection Act? He Gave His Answer Last Night.

For the time being, the president is holding off making that call, but won’t hesitate to invoke it should the situation continue to deteriorate.

Chris Murphy Trips Over His Own Ignorance Claiming He Was Denied Entry Into Texas ICE Facility

Regardless, there’s one big problem with Murphy’s claim of illegality here, even if he did provide 24 hours’ notice (which we tend to doubt).

And that problem is that federal courts have already ruled on this issue, and Murphy is completely in the wrong with his demand.

WHAT’S ON TAP?

Today on Capitol Hill…

The critters are back at it and have several hearings set on Wednesday, including: 

• House Homeland Security — “Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security: CISA, TSA, S&T”
• House Judiciary, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee — “When Public Funds Are Abused: Addressing Fraud and the Theft of Taxpayer Dollars” [Nick Shirley is among those testifying]
• House Natural Resources, Federal Lands Subcommittee — Oversight hearing titled “EXPLORE America250: Celebrating One Year of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act”
• House Budget — Reverse the Curse: Skyrocketing Health Care Costs and America’s Fiscal Future
• House Natural Resources, Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee — Oversight hearing on “America First: U.S. Leadership & National Security in International Conservation”
• House Judiciary, Oversight Subcommittee — “Embedded Threats: Foreign Ownership, Hidden Hardware, and Licensing Failures in America’s Transportation Systems”

On Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed the U.K. Parliament.