Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Good morning! Welcome to RedState’s “Morning Minute,” your concise guide to the stories making waves today and a sneak peek at what’s on the horizon. This is your one-stop destination for news to kick off your day with a bang.

TOP O’ THE MORNIN’

Top Stories Heating Up at RedState

Democrats recently orchestrated what some are calling a theatrical vigil reminiscent of high school productions, commemorating January 6th. In response, JD Vance delivered a sharp critique with just a single tweet, capturing widespread attention.

In an unusual and alarming incident, a Florida man was arrested while clad in women’s underwear and fake breasts. The situation escalated in a way that left authorities and bystanders shaken.

Meanwhile, in a dramatic turn of events, the Department of Justice has taken decisive action following revelations about a tenant director, Mamdani, who has been unmasked as a communist with property-seizing intentions. The DOJ’s response has been robust and fitting, capturing the interest of many.

In a scenario the deputy described as “highly unusual,” Zaccarino told the deputies he was on his way to a “costume party” — at 1:19 a.m., no less. *Shockingly,* when asked where the party was, the dude was unable to tell officers anything about the supposed shindig. Then things really got crazy.

Here for It: DOJ Responds Accordingly After Mamdani Tenant Director Exposed As Property-Seizing Communist

The possibility of the Mamdani administration backing down on this policy is slim, considering that not only has Mamdani himself openly talked about seizing property in the name of “warm collectivism” (and believes NYC voters gave him a mandate to do so), but he and his transition team were aware of Weaver’s history prior to the appointment – and they went with her anyway:

Trending Across Townhall Media

National Rifle Association Sues Sister Organization NRA Foundation

Many who have been following the NRA closely over the last few years have been watching this drama slowly unfold in front of them. However, many rank-and-flle NRA members haven’t been aware of this conflict that’s been brewing. To quote Hamlin, it is disappointing that it’s come down to this. Foundation President Tom King did not respond to Bearing Arms’ request for comment.*

One Year Later: LAFD Admits Palisades Fire Report Was Edited to Protect Leadership

Would it be so hard to name the Chief who ordered firefighters to leave before the job was done? Would it be so hard to fire him or cut his pension if he’s gone already? Apparently that would be too much to ask.

What’s REALLY Next for Venezuela and What the MSM Gets Wrong

The path forward in Venezuela won’t be easy, but if it’s done correctly it will be worth it for all of us. And if there is one man who can handle it, it’s the man who is currently in charge of the transition: Marco Rubio. 

Trump White House Laughs at This Lib Media Outlet for Taking Their January 6 Bait

The only people who seem to care are the political class, who saw first-hand that we, the people, could eat them alive, and their allies in the liberal media. 

Move Over, Quality Learing Center: Here’s the Somali Education and Resource Center

“MAGA journalist” Nick Shirley’s viral video has people knocking on the doors of alleged Somali daycares, adult care facilities, and, in this case, the Somali Education & Resource Center in Ohio.

WHAT’S ON TAP?

Today on Capitol Hill…

Things are picking back up on the Hill as the critters settle back into the Swamp. There are several hearings/meetings set for Wednesday: 

• House Small Business — “A Voice for Small Business: How the SBA Office of Advocacy is Cutting Red Tape”
• House Oversight and Government Reform — “Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part I”
• House Judiciary, Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee — “Full Stream Ahead: Competition and Consumer Choice in Digital Streaming”
• House Education and Workforce, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee — “Modernizing Retirement Policy for Today’s Workforce”
• House Energy and Commerce, Energy Subcommittee — “American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era”
• Senate Judiciary, Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights Subcommittee — Hearings to examine holding rogue judges accountable
• Senate Intelligence (Select) — To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters

(The bolded ones ought to be of particular interest.)

President Trump addressed the House GOP at their Trump-Kennedy Center retreat on Tuesday. We also learned, sadly, of the passing of Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01).