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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Good morning, and welcome to RedState’s “Morning Minute.” Here, we provide a concise roundup of the stories making waves today and offer a preview of what’s coming. Think of it as your go-to source for news to jumpstart your day.
What’s Heating Up at RedState
TOP O’ THE MORNIN’
The French Straw That Broke NATO’s Back
Trump Hints at the Conclusion of ‘Operation Epic Fury,’ Critiques Journalist Alarmism Over Iranian Threats
There is no point in being in such a one-sided alliance. America pays for the lion’s share of NATO’s defense spending, all while European nations refuse to reciprocate in any real way. We don’t need France’s support if Mexico decides to invade Texas, but France needs us if Russia marches through Ukraine and into the rest of Eastern Europe.
Trump Signals When ‘Operation Epic Fury’ May End, Owns Journalist Fearmongering About Iran Threats
Despite the definitive reports of the damage done to Iran’s infrastructure and defense on Tuesday morning from SecWar Pete Hegseth, and from the president at this EO signing, Reuters journalist Jeff Mason needed to massage the legacy media narrative that Iran was still dangerous and could mount an aggressive counterattack any time they felt like 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,” tell them that these two agencies just proved them wrong.
Trending Across Townhall Media
Canada’s ‘Buyback’ Deadline Is Here, and Most Banned Guns Haven’t Been Handed Over
Even if the country’s High Court upholds the Liberals’ gun confiscation plan, I don’t think its going to work out well.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Is Not the Idiot You Think She Is
KBJ reasons back from her goals, because that is exactly how Critical Theory teachers her how to reason.
Europe Needs to Hear This Harsh Truth
So Trump’s message to Europe, more implied than explicit for once, is this: If you need the Strait of Hormuz opened, come and open it yourself. There’s also the implication, as Konrad noted, that if we do someday soon control Hormuz, maybe 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 were criticized by congressional Democrats, but they ended up liking most of those. It’s almost as if the GOP has better tax policy, 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 files, Eric. The FBI can be trusted. You said so yourself.
WHAT’S ON TAP?
Today on Capitol Hill…
Critters are still out on break, of course. It’s official, though — King Charles will 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 opt 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 multiple decisions of note, including:
- ↔️ In DOE v. DHS (CBP One App), Judge Allison Burroughs (Massachusetts) partially GRANTS plaintiffs’ motion for class certification and for summary judgment; partially GRANTS admin’s motion to dismiss (Counts 4-6).
- ✅ In Friends of the Everglades Inc. v. Noem (Alligator Alcatraz), 11th Circuit Court of Appeals DENIES plaintiffs’ motion for reconsideration of previously entered stay.
- ↔️ In President and Fellows of Harvard College v. United States Department of Homeland Security (revocation of student exchange visitor program), Judge Allison Burroughs (Massachusetts) DENIES admin’s motion 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’ motion for summary judgment; GRANTS plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction.
- ✅ In Widakuswara v. Lake/Abramowitz v. Lake (reduction of federal bureaucracy/VOA/USAGM), D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals GRANTS admin’s motion for stay pending appeal.
- ↔️ In AFL-CIO v. Dept. of Labor (disclosure of personal financial records to DOGE), Judge John Bates (D.C.) DENIES parties’ cross motions for summary judgment on APA claims; GRANTS admin’s motion to dismiss on ultra 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’ motion for preliminary injunction.
- ❌ In U.S. v. Colorado (sanctuary laws), Judge Gordon Gallagher (Colorado) GRANTS defendants’ motion to dismiss.
(To be clear, the three ↔️ cases lean more toward ❌ — they just included some small wins for the administration as well.)