Morning Minute: Larry for UK Prime Minister?

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Monday, June 22, 2026

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TOP O' THE MORNIN'

Red-Hot at RedState 

Spencer Pratt Lost the Election. City Hall May Have a Bigger Problem Now

They mocked him. They underestimated him. Now they may have to deal with him without the limits of a campaign.

It's Bloody Over: Keir Starmer's Collapse Is Complete

The collapse was fast. The warning signs were not.

Trump Draws Red Line on Hezbollah As US-Iran Talks Clear First Hurdle

The path from “encouraging progress” to a final agreement still runs through Hezbollah, Hormuz, sanctions, enforcement, and Iran’s nuclear program.

Trending Across Townhall Media

Bearing Arms — Jackson's Concurring Opinion in Hemani Case Makes Laughable Argument Against Bruen

There's no reason to relitigate the Bruen decision, and there's nothing wrong with it. The only issue is that too many in lower courts are contorting themselves to try and find a reason that sounds acceptable under that precedent that will let them restrict just about everything they wanted to see restricted before.

HotAir — Will Ruben Gallego Go Down or Skate Away From His Growing Scandals?

Being a cynic, I expect Gallego will easily survive if these are the big revelations. Gallego is a scumbag, for sure. 

But that's now an advantage if you are a Democrat. He should get a Nazi tattoo.

PJ Media — Now We Know Why the Obama Center Is So Ugly

The left's devotion to Obama has never been about substance. It's a cult of personality, and all these years later, it’s still going strong.

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Townhall — Some Real Talk About the Iran Deal

You wouldn’t know it from all the whining online and the self-serving crap of the Democrats, who seemed just as mad about us not shooting as they were at us shooting, but we’re in a good position for the future.

Twitchy — 'Dems Have NO Standards'! Guess Why Cory Booker Is Willing to Overlook Graham Platner's 'Issues'

The Democratic Party's only standard is obtaining power and defeating Trump and the Republicans, and nothing else matters. 

WHAT'S ON TAP?

Today on Capitol Hill...

My go-to site for scheduled hearings is still down, BUT there don't appear to be any formal meetings or hearings set for Monday on the Hill.  

There is a Senate vote set for Monday afternoon on the Housing for the 21st Century Act.

White House What's Up

President Trump has a typical busy Monday on tap:

  • 8:00 AM — THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time — The White House
  • 3:30 PM — THE PRESIDENT signs Executive Orders — Oval Office
  • 5:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting — Oval Office
  • 6:00 PM — THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting — Oval Office

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    Vice President JD Vance is in Switzerland for the Iran talks. 

    Keeping Up With the Cabinet

    Sec. Agriculture - Brooke Rollins — Rollins continues to highlight the fraud that USDA is uncovering.

    Full Court Press...

    The courts took a bit of a breather over the weekend, with the Juneteenth holiday on Friday — we didn't see any real notable decisions released. But...expect this week to be a busy one. 

    We'll be getting Supreme Court decisions on Tuesday and Thursday, as they're winding down the term — there are several big cases we've got our eyes on. 

    COMING ATTRACTIONS

    President Trump is set to meet with Senate Republicans on Wednesday when he attends their Steering lunch — lots to discuss (SAVE America Act, FISA §702 reauthorization, the ODNI nomination...)

    President Trump will head to Turkey for the NATO Summit July 7-8. 

    MORNING MUSING

    Well, another one's bitten the dust. Keir Starmer's exit marks the sixth U.K. prime minister to depart since 2016. Sure does seem to be a lot of turnover over there — all except for Larry.

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    Through all of the upheaval of the past decade, Larry the Cat has remained a constant. It does make you wonder if perhaps the time has come to formally install him. 

    (Pardon the language)

    LIGHTER FARE 

    We've all enjoyed the exploits of the visiting World Cup fans...I guess they don't have raccoons in Scotland? 

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