Friday, September 12, 2025
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TOP O’ THE MORNIN’
Red-Hot at RedState
It appears the day for justice has arrived.
Watch: Special Moment Over the ATC System As Charlie Kirk and Air Force Two Arrive in Arizona
Some even monitored the flight’s progress and paid their respects as it passed over them.
DC Comics Cancels Batman Spinoff After Writer’s Sickening Posts Mocking Charlie Kirk’s Death Surface
The writer will now have plenty of time to reflect on what he has done. And to dust off that resume.
Trending Across Townhall Media
Business Owner Fends Off Five Armed Robbers With a Gun of His Own
The Supreme Court has the chance to right this wrong by granting cert to one or both of the magazine ban cases it will consider in conference this fall.
BREAKING: Trump – ‘High Degree of Certainty, WE HAVE HIM IN CUSTODY’
I had a feeling this wasn’t going to take long, between the really terrifc surveillance system on campus, the good pictures they got of this guy, and even the 4chan autistics working feverishly hunting down people the way only they can do.
So, Who Was the Guy Asking Charlie Kirk About Shootings at the Very Moment He Was Shot?
The awkward video of Kozak featured on CNN showed him reflecting on how ironically alike the two men’s lives are.
Here Are Some Heinous Members of the Professional Class Who Cheered Charlie Kirk’s Death
Do you want these people teaching your kids?
X BLASTS Julia Ioffe for Trying to Play ‘Antifascist’ Word Games … and for Invoking WWII
She’s not exactly David Copperfield with her horrible, failed analogy.
WHAT’S ON TAP?
Today on Capitol Hill…
It being Friday, there are no meetings/hearings set on the Hill today. We did see progress from Senate Republicans on Thursday, with a 53-45 vote to change the rules to allow the Senate to confirm nominees en bloc, instead of individually.
READ MORE: About Time: Senate GOP Triggers Nuclear Option on Trump Nominees
And, according to Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), a shutdown may be looming.
News: Senate Majority Leader John Thune told us on Fly Out Day that he believes Democrats have made the decision to force a government shutdown, a stunning analysis with less than 20 days until the spending deadline.
“I think they see it as politically advantageous to have a shutdown,” Thune said during an interview Thursday in the Punchbowl News Townhouse, referring to Democrats.
“I think their base is clamoring for that. They want a fight with the Trump administration. But they don’t have a good reason to do it. And I don’t intend to give them a good reason to do it.”
Ain’t we got fun?
White House What’s Up
President Donald Trump is already busy making news on Friday morning as he joined “Fox & Friends” for an interview and shared some welcome news. He’s spending the day in New York and will head to Bedminster, New Jersey, later this evening.
Vice President JD Vance is, of course, in Arizona, as he and Second Lady Usha have gone to be with Charlie Kirk’s family.
READ MORE: JD Vance Cancels 9/11 Plans, Rushes to Be With Charlie Kirk’s Family
JD Vance Helps Charlie Kirk’s Casket Onto Air Force Two, Both Land in Arizona
Full Court Press…
That promised court round-up is still in the works. Will have more on that later today.
Meanwhile, the Ryan Routh trial has officially gotten underway in Florida. Opening statements were delivered on Thursday, and multiple witnesses testified. Routh had to be admonished by the court regularly regarding his decorum.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
President Trump heads to the U.K. next week. He also has indicated he plans to attend the funeral of Charlie Kirk, which looks to be set for next weekend.
MORNING MUSING
I’m seeing variations on this theme shared on social media: That the [epithet not fit for print] who murdered Charlie Kirk failed if his aim was to silence Kirk. It’s born of righteous anger, and it may well be right. In that respect, I would liken this moment to the death of Andrew Breitbart — suddenly and far too young, albeit not due to such sinister circumstances. So many of us in this new media space trace our media lineage back to Breitbart. And Charlie had an even bigger, broader influence on young people in particular via TPUSA.
In times of great turmoil and grief, people often turn to such sentiments to help them deal with their anguish. But I don’t think, in this case, the sentiment is mere “cope.” I say that because of what I’ve observed over the past two days on social media. Now, this is not scientific. It’s purely anecdotal. But many I know who don’t usually wade into politics on their feeds have done so in the wake of Charlie’s assassination. And they have done so in support of Charlie — even many who very much disagreed with him politically.
Yes, I know there’s plenty of negative chatter out there about him, too. Well aware of that. I’m simply noting a vibe, if you will, that I haven’t seen before. If that son-of-a-b-word thought his cowardly act would frighten or intimidate others into shutting up, I believe he’s in for a rude awakening.
LIGHTER FARE
I need one of these…
Naptime..🐕🐾😅 pic.twitter.com/WtVn3e6Ipw
— 𝕐o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) September 12, 2025
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