Morning Minute: Back in the Saddle

Morning Minute: Back on Track

Monday, August 25, 2025

Good morning, and welcome to RedState’s “Morning Minute” — your quick guide to the stories making waves right now and a preview of what’s on the horizon today. This is your go-to spot for the news you need to start your day off right. 

TOP O’ THE MORNIN’

Red-Hot at RedState 

Schiff’s Mortgage Fraud Denial Backfires As He’s Slapped Down by Documentation Showing Otherwise

With reality setting in on the allegations, Schiff is creating a legal defense fund as he is facing some potentially serious charges.

One Supreme Court Justice Has Nosedived Into Irrelevance; Can You Guess Who?

The real question is whether Jackson is any longer an effective member of the Supreme Court.

Adams and Cuomo Put Mamdani to Shame Over Bench Press – Then ‘Big Balls’ Enters the Picture

Today’s standout moment goes to Edward “Big Balls” Coristine. This former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) worker was brutally attacked on August 3 while defending his partner from a group of teenagers in Washington D.C., ending up bloodied from the ordeal. 

Trending Across Townhall Media

Nadler, Goldman Introduce House Resolution Condeming Shooting, Calling for Gun Control

In the end, nothing will come of this, but I’d really like to know what the endgame is supposed to be here.

Do Democrats Love Crime, or Just Hate Trump?

When someone would rather have their car stolen and endure a broken arm than receive assistance from Donald Trump, it suggests there’s a deep-rooted issue at play. 

Hegseth Sacks General for Leaking Controversial Intel Report on Iran Strikes

“These individuals pose a danger because they believe their personal beliefs and opinions override the U.S. Constitution, which they have sworn to uphold, support, and defend, along with those elected by the American people, specifically the president of the United States,” Gabbard stated. 

Bill Maher Nails Why Trump Connects With Voters…and Dems Won’t Like It

Maher would never back Trump, but he would shower him with heaps of praise for getting rational about marijuana.

Virginia Democrat Party Vice Chair: ‘It’s Winsome Sears’ Fault That We’re So Racist’

If the Democrats keep going the way they are, we might see Sears become the first black female governor in American history. 

WHAT’S ON TAP?

Today on Capitol Hill…

We have another week with certain figures still at large. As expected, some continue to provide plenty of fodder for satire. For example, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) persists in complaining about the mortgage fraud accusations against him, despite the supporting evidence. 

Meanwhile, it seems some GOPers in the Senate may not be as keen on reining in spending as one would hope.


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