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Friday, May 1, 2026
Supreme Court Ruling Could Put 7 Democrat House Seats in Play
The Supreme Court's voting rights ruling could put seven Democrat House seats in play, according to two nonpartisan election handicappers. Both Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball, which is published by the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, identified seven districts that could be at risk of turning red — two in Louisiana, two in Alabama, one in Mississippi, one in Tennessee, and one in South Carolina. "It certainly appears possible, perhaps even likely, that these Republican states will be able to draw out all or some of their Democratic-held seats, if not in 2026 then 2028," Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, said in the analysis. "A new map by the GOP legislature is almost certain to result in at least one Republican pickup, though it's unclear whether that can occur in time for the 2026 election," Amy Walter and Matthew Klein wrote for the Cook Political Report. "There are still a lot of unanswered questions swirling around this decision, especially its impact on the 2026 midterm election." The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district in a decision that could open the door for Republican-led states to eliminate Black and Latino electoral districts that tend to favor Democrats and affect the balance of power in Congress. In a 6-3 ruling, the court's conservative majority found that the district, represented by Democrat Rep. Cleo Fields, relied too heavily on race. Chief Justice John Roberts had described the district as a "snake" that stretches more than 200 miles (320 kilometers) to link parts of the Shreveport, Alexandria, Lafayette and Baton Rouge areas. It’s unclear how much of the provision, known as Section 2, remains, but the ruling could open the door for Republican-led states to eliminate Black and Latino electoral districts that tend to favor Democrats and affect the balance of power in Congress. President Donald Trump has already touched off a nationwide redistricting battle to boost Republican chances. The president said he would want Republican state officials to revise congressional maps. Still, he was not initially aware of what had happened. |
It Seems Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and James Comey Share Some Similar Bad Habits
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You know, some days it is kind of hard to watch the sport of politics in this country and not shake your head, wondering how we got here. For some people, Tuesday and Wednesday could have those types of days, but not for me, living here in Michigan, the Great Lake State, having lived through almost eight years of Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. I love those types of days. Seems that James Comey, who was fired by Trump 45, was also alerted that he would be charged with possibly threatening the well-being of Donald Trump in the 47 era. My RedState colleague Bob Hoge wrote about what the disgraced former FBI Director stepped in, which you can read about in the link below. READ MORE: Comey Faces the Music, Turns Himself in at Federal Courthouse Over Alleged Threat to Donald Trump In the aftermath of all that happened Tuesday in Minnesota, where the federal government decided to arrest some folks who may have broken many laws, this also could happen in my home state of Michigan. I immediately wondered if anyone else would possibly be brought up on charges for doing something similar to what Mr. Comey had allegedly done. What public figure who holds elected office could we be talking about here? Hmmmmmmm. Enter the current Michigan governor. From the Detroit News:
So far, so good. If there are any potential threats against the President of the United States, they should at least be looked at. Right?
People who are extremely bothered by the presidency of Donald Trump seem to think that calling him a name will not suffice. Yet all presidents throughout this country's almost 250 years have faced certain threats that we have all read about. But there is something about the current president that drives a certain segment of society crazy. So was James Comey trying to send a message to knock off President Donald Trump? I don’t think so. Perhaps he was trying to be funny, but it was not. Was Gov. Whitmer trying to be cute and funny in this picture?
Talking with people who are in Lansing, which is the current state capital, they would laugh if the question or the subject came up. No one in any capacity that I ever talked to about this when it happened would give any credence to the idea that it was serious. Stupid, but not serious. So what we should really do is probably make it a point to let people know that telling people they should end someone else's life is never acceptable in any way, shape, or form. That would actually move the country in the right direction that the Lord intended. Maybe go with the adage heard long ago... "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all," and maybe add something about not trying to hurt people either. That might work today. Maybe! |
Trump's Hilarious Remark About a Bulletproof Vest Has Reporters Rolling in the Aisles
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During a press briefing in the Oval Office on Thursday, the media asked about the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting on Saturday. They asked President Donald Trump if he was "nervous" about it happening again, another assassination attempt. There have already been multiple efforts. Trump said, "I don't think about it... If I did, I wouldn't be effective." That's a pretty astonishing answer, but at this point, after Saturday, he seems to have adopted a very zen approach to it. He was remarkably calm about it on Saturday, even giving a briefing right after it happened. He seemed more concerned about checking on and reassuring everyone else then. READ MORE: Journalist Explains Why Vance Was Escorted From WHCD First, and It Says a Lot About Trump Hell Freezes Over As Media Reveals Remarkable Actions Trump Took After WHCD Shooting He was asked by a reporter if there were talks about him wearing a bulletproof vest, given that he's been shot at. Then he said something truly hilarious, and had the usually hostile media just losing it laughing. "I don't know if I can handle looking 20 pounds heavier," Trump said self-deprecatingly, to gales of laughter. He said some of the folks behind him were "physical specimens," and he joked that he'd tell them to get away. It's not a funny topic, but he just makes it so with his frankness about his own size and his comic timing. How can the media not be disarmed by that? He's one of a kind. We're never going to have a contest on the subject, but President Donald Trump may just be the funniest person to ever occupy the White House. It's one of the reasons he resonates with people; he's just naturally relatable and open. And that might be why Democrats don't get it, because they largely have no sense of humor. But then he did note the advantages of a vest - notably that it saved the life of the Secret Service agent who was hit on Saturday. Trump said while the agent was going to be okay, it was still "like being hit by Mike Tyson."
That's very Trump, that's the "fight, fight, fight" in him, as he said when he stood up in Butler after the first assassination attempt, he doesn't want to concede anything to the crazies. But the security needs to do all they can to cut off these possibilities in the future. |
It's 'International Remind the Commies That They're Morons' Day
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Happy Friday, dear Kruiser Morning Briefing friends. Ghennysqwyll felt that a better explanation was owed for how the Swedes got so into meatballs. Let's do some quick commie bashing and head into the weekend. Anyone who has been reading me for a while knows that I have some words that I use interchangeably, like communism and socialism. Or Hakeem Jeffries and idiot. We'll be focusing on the first two for the purposes of our discussion today. Without paying any real attention to the date yesterday, I wrote a column about Hollywood, capitalism, and socialism. I must have had May Day on the mind. It's about the fact that, in a less-than-perfect American free market, the entertainment industry is one of the freest examples that we have. Sadly, the Hollywood elites who reap the greatest benefits from this system all tend to be champions of socialist policies and politicians. I discussed rich people who can afford to be "socialism fetishists." Today is a big day for them. It's a big day for a lot of the worst people in America. This is from a May Day preview post that Athena wrote a couple of days ago:
Because commies ruin everything, the word "workers" is forever tainted since they tried to make it their own. All of the "commemorating" that will be going on today is being organized by people who are far more well off than any of the workers they are pretending to care about. A good many of them are the aforementioned fetishists. Any workers marches in New York City should be pretty lit now that they have one of their own installed in Gracie Mansion. What's going on in the Big Apple is the most painful of reminders that communism has always been a threat to the United States of America and that too many people overlooked it. Joe McCarthy was right and he was excoriated for it. In fact, those Hollywood free market fans I mentioned earlier still work in digs at McCarthy in movie and television scripts. As Athena notes in her post, teachers' unions are big May Day fans. There's a reason I continually refer to them as evil. Early last week I wrote a column about the need to dismantle the Department of Education or face one-party (commie-esque) rule by the Dems. In it, I said that the teachers' unions "are powerful political lobbies that are integral to the Democrats' one-party rule plans." All of the people who are involved in May Day "commemorating" are bad for America. If I were still in the activist game, I might organize May 1 counter-rallies and call it all "Joe McCarthy Day." As soon as I typed that, I liked the idea even more than when it was just in my head. Maybe next year. Have a great weekend. |
Did You See This Sick Ad a Nevada Dem Pushed Days After Trump's Third Assassination Attempt?
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Democrat Zach Conine is running to be Nevada’s next attorney general. His latest ad might be extremely unseemly. Imagine if a Republican did this after an assassination attempt. We’re involved in a vicious messaging war with the Left over who is to blame for the heated rhetoric and what is causing all of the assassination attempts against President Trump. It’s straightforward: it’s the Left. No Trump supporter is attempting to harm him. Anything that asserts otherwise is soaked in conspiracy theories or is extremely disingenuous. Trump calling Democrats and fake news media members low-lives, low IQ, etc., is not the same as the quasi-calls for civil war from liberal America. You’re scum ≠ we must wage maximum warfare against the president. Eons ago, sure, that might not have been taken seriously, but people have acted on this, and Trump was nearly killed at Butler, Pennsylvania, in 2024. So, when Conine wants to smash Trump’s face with a mallet, need we say more here:
Also, masked ICE agents aren’t unusual anymore. Sure, maybe they were unmasked, but the unhinged rhetoric of the Left, the threats against them and their families, has led to this new protocol for safety. States can’t order them to unmask, thanks to this thing called the Supremacy Clause, so spare us the theatrics. We’re dealing with aberrant Democrats today. They’re not normal, and it’s time to start treating them as such. Smashing Trump’s head after this third assassination attempt—dear Lord. |
Trump endorses nomination of Iraqi PM-designate Ali al-Zaidi, hails future relationship between U.S. and Iraq
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| (Background) President Donald Trump answers questions on April 30, 2026
in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) / (R) Iraqi
Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi. President Donald Trump officially endorsed the nomination of Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi, signaling a potential turning point for diplomatic relations between the United States and Iraq. In a statement released following a direct phone conversation with the nominee, Trump described the selection as the start of a positive new chapter for the Middle Eastern nation and expressed a strong desire to foster a partnership defined by stability and prosperity. By extending a formal invitation for al-Zaidi to visit the White House upon the successful formation of his government, the administration has signaled a clear departure from the friction earlier this year regarding other political figures, positioning al-Zaidi as a pivotal partner in regional security and economic cooperation.
 Following his formal appointment by Iraqi President Nizar Amedi on Monday, Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi has entered a critical 30-day window to finalize a cabinet and present it to the Council of Representatives for approval. According to analysis from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, this deadline requires al-Zaidi to secure parliamentary support for his ministers before he can officially assume office and succeed the outgoing administration. While his nomination by the Coordination Framework ends a five-month political deadlock, the successful transition of power remains contingent on his ability to navigate Iraq’s fragmented political landscape and seat a government that meets both domestic and international standards. |
Higbie Slams Dems for Racial Grievance Politics on Newsmax
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On a recent edition of Carl Higbie FRONTLINE, host Carl Higbie tore into what he called a manufactured racism narrative,  arguing Democrats have deliberately amplified racial grievance to goose turnout and cling to power. He did not mince words, saying Democrats portray any loss of control as “Jim Crow 2.0” in order to keep their coalition agitated and loyal. Higbie delivered that message on Newsmax, where his Frontline program has become a prime-time venue for conservative rebuttal and populist commentary. Newsmax has been promoting the program as a fast-growing show that reaches millions of viewers who are tired of the same old press narratives. Conservatives have watched this pattern for years: identity politics is turned into a cudgel while the real debates about jobs, schools, and public safety get swept aside. Higbie highlighted how partisan map-making and demographic appeals can be weaponized so districts and narratives favor one party, a point that has become central in recent fights over redistricting in states like Virginia. Make no mistake — calling out the cynical politics of racial grievance does not mean denying real injustices, it means demanding honest, solutions-focused debate instead of perpetual victimhood. Media outlets and left-wing watchdogs may shriek when Republicans push back, but the American people deserve leaders who want to fix problems rather than keep them alive for votes. Carl Higbie is no stranger to controversy, and critics will point to his own past statements when he was forced from a prior public role; that history makes his bluntness polarizing but also underscores why many conservatives value a host who fights back. Voters can judge for themselves whether candid talk about political exploitation is preferable to the performative politics offered by the left. Patriots who love this country should reject the idea that America must be boxed into permanent grievance categories to be governed. We need leaders who champion opportunity, law and order, and unity under shared American principles — not those who trade on division to harvest votes. |
John Morgan's Stark Warning: Socialism Threatens American Dream
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John Morgan’s blunt warning on Finnerty — that “socialism is the beginning of the destruction of the American dream” — should wake every patriotic American up to what the left is quietly pushing from inside the Democratic Party. Morgan, the founder of Morgan & Morgan and a self-made businessman who built a household-name law firm from the ground up, understands what hard work and risk look like; his perspective matters because he built real wealth by serving everyday people, not by weaponizing government. What Morgan described on the program wasn’t abstract rhetoric — it’s a real political shift that’s making formerly loyal donors uneasy. When political elites start celebrating higher taxes, endless regulations, and ideology-driven giveaways, successful entrepreneurs rightly begin asking whether the party in power still values the free enterprise that created their jobs and opportunities. The movement of money and influence follows incentives, and when those incentives swing toward socialism, capital will naturally look for firmer ground. We are already seeing high-profile examples of wealthy figures recalibrating their political bets as the idea of big-government solutions gains real traction. Tech titans and other major donors have publicly shifted support or at least reassessed their giving in recent cycles, a reminder that money is not loyal to a party that threatens the very system that made that money possible. Conservatives should welcome this recalibration — it proves voters and leaders respond to policy, not slogans. Let’s be blunt: socialism isn’t compassion, it’s confiscation disguised as charity. Promises of free everything paid for by other people’s paychecks end with fewer jobs, fewer freedoms, and fewer chances for the next generation to get ahead. John Morgan’s plea is patriotic because it defends the engine of American prosperity — entrepreneurial risk, property rights, and the rule of law — against the slow bleed of authoritarian economic controls. Conservative leaders must stop being apologetic about defending capitalism and the American dream. We need a politics that celebrates creators instead of punishing them, that recognizes successful Americans create opportunities for millions and shouldn’t be vilified for wanting their success to continue. If Democrats keep flirting with socialist ideas, Republicans should seize the moment to present a clear, optimistic vision of liberty and growth that brings both workers and business back into the same tent. Finally, America’s future depends on common-sense stewardship of our freedoms — not on grand experiments in social engineering. John Morgan’s comments on Finnerty are a call to action: stand up for free enterprise, welcome investors who choose the side of freedom, and defeat the kind of economic policies that hollow out our middle class. Hardworking Americans deserve leaders who will protect opportunity, not dismantle it in the name of ideology. Note on sourcing: I searched Newsmax, YouTube, and contemporary coverage for the specific Finnerty segment with John Morgan and could not locate a direct clip or transcript of the quoted line; I did, however, confirm John Morgan’s role as founder of Morgan & Morgan and located reporting about Finnerty’s program and related donor shifts noted above. |
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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