Monday Morning Minute: Kiss Me, I'm Irish

TOP O’ THE MORNIN’

Red-Hot at RedState 

It is uncertain whether Trump’s statement claiming that these pardons are “void” carries any legal weight, but he clearly desires a thorough investigation into the issue. Untangling this situation is expected to be quite challenging.

As is customary in today’s political climate, the Democrats are once again portrayed in a negative light. They are depicted as advocating for the return of violent gang members to America.

Now, we’ll discover the extent to which Article 3 judges are willing to assume responsibility for national security decisions.

Trending Across Townhall Media

Guns aren’t the problem. People are the problem, and a gun isn’t necessary for them to be a problem, as we can see here.

It might be more advantageous to focus on humorous autopen memes and push for a reform of the pardon process that incorporates greater scrutiny before granting pardons in the initial stages.

Magicians distract the audience with flourishes of one hand so they don’t notice the other hand palming the coin or whatever. Newsom perhaps is trying to distract the audience with both hands so they won’t notice what the mouth is saying. That part is working.

It’s not like this administration is unprepared for the legal rope a dope like the first presidency. Trump has assembled a crew of fighters and they’re willing to appeal and challenge everything and anything.

The same people fine with the Autopen Presidency will also scream about how Elon Musk is an unelected oligarch running America.

WHAT’S ON TAP?

Today on Capitol Hill…

The House and Senate are out this week, so there’s not as much activity on the Hill, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing of consequence going on. Per Punchbowl:

Jeffries and other top House Democrats have been critical of Schumer’s decision to allow the House GOP funding bill to advance and avoid a shutdown. In an extraordinary press conference on Friday, Jeffries refused multiple times to say whether he has confidence in Schumer.

While the Dems continue in disarray, and there are calls by some in his party for Chuck Schumer to step aside, it ain’t happening, though there’s no question he fumbled on the handling of the CR. 

White House What’s Up

President Donald Trump is set to head to the Kennedy Performing Arts Center Monday afternoon for a board meeting and tour. 

Vice President JD Vance touted his visit to Michigan with SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler, noting, “This administration is leaving 40 years of failed industrial policy behind and bringing American manufacturing BACK!” 

Keeping Up With the Cabinet

Sec. Treasury – Scott Bessent — Bessent discussed President Trump’s plan to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. 

Sec. Defense – Pete Hegseth — Hegseth had a stern warning for Iran and the Houthis. 

Attorney General – Pam Bondi — Bondi’s DOJ appealed the judge’s order forbidding the deportation of Tren de Aragua members under the Alien Enemies Act. 

Sec. Housing & Urban Development – Scott Turner — Turner sits down with Bret Baier for Monday’s “Special Report.”

Sec. Transportation – Sean Duffy — Duffy visited Boeing: 

I toured their production line, met with leadership, and spoke with engineers to make sure the company is focused on restoring the industry-leading quality that first earned Americans’ trust and made it a great company.

Sec. Education – Linda McMahon — McMahon visited with Vertex Academies as her first school visit. 

Sec. Homeland Security – Kristi Noem — Noem declared the days of “immigration enforcement theater” (as we saw under the Biden administration) over. 

Dir. Federal Bureau of Investigations – Kash Patel — Patel touted “A renewed mission. A stronger future” for the FBI. 

Full Court Press…

Lots of developments over the weekend on the court fight over the Trump administration’s removal of Tren de Aragua gang members from the country and the D.C. District Court presiding judge’s Temporary Restraining Order thereon. Look for that to play out further this week in that court and the appellate courts. 

We can also expect a number of court-related developments this week in the numerous suits against Trump and/or his administration as they work their way through the system. And expect some legal fallout regarding the burgeoning Autopen scandal and the questioned validity of the pardons “signed” by former President Joe Biden in the waning days of his administration. 

COMING ATTRACTIONS

President Trump is slated to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. Will we see progress on a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal? 

MORNING MUSING

A Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all. It’s a favorite holiday of mine, particularly as it was a favorite of my Dad’s. He truly enjoyed donning his green blazer and heading out to one of the numerous area celebrations and/or parades – and I’m sporting my bright green fingernails to mark the occasion as well. I am Irish, by the way — at least partially. Mostly, I’m a Northern-Euro mutt blend, but the majority of my 23 and Me DNA results (71.6 percent) ping as “British & Irish,” so I think that counts, right? I look forward to enjoying some corned beef and cabbage this evening with my handsome beau. I think another reason I enjoy St. Pat’s is because it signals we’re truly rounding the corner into Spring — and our 70-degree weather today will most certainly reinforce that. Hope all of our readers enjoy the luck of the Irish today. 

LIGHTER FARE 

No one can convince me that dogs don’t smile. 

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