The Domino Effect of Freedom – RedState
Monday March 9, 2026
Hello and welcome to RedState’s “Morning Minute” – a quick look at the stories trending right now and a preview of what the day might bring. Consider this your one-stop shop for information to start your day.
TOP O’LE MORNING’
Red Hot at RedState
Hot Spots: Reactions to Barack Obama’s Latest Post About His Naughty Library Are Pure Gold
All this ugliness can’t help but rear its ugly head in his building. So laugh and make fun because he deserves all of this.
Gavin Newsom is asked about his goals – his answer makes it clear why he shouldn’t be president
If you want America to vote for you because of your vibes, they will pass you up and turn to someone who can get results. We already saw him with Gavin in California, it’s not him.
Wow! Jesse Jackson Jr. blasts former presidents who turned dad’s funeral into left-wing political rally
Turns out I was far from the only one who noticed this. The reverend’s son, Jesse Jackson Jr., told the crowd Saturday at a separate memorial at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters that the three former commanders in chief who spoke I didn’t even really know his father.
Trend in town hall media
Carrying Arms – Gorsuch Makes an Astonishing Point About “Habitual Drinkers” in Early America
Our founding fathers were heavy drinkers by the standards of our time, but where is the limit when it comes to marijuana use? How much does it take to make someone the equivalent of a habitual drunkard or habitual drinker? The government has never set a limit, to my knowledge, and that’s a big part of the problem.
HotAir – Trump is restructuring the world order, and it could be great
It is striking how upset Democrats and the transnational elite are by recent events, while the countries actually suffering attacks from Iran shrug their shoulders and retreat, knowing that Trump is doing the world a favor.
PJ Media — Meghan McCain wants Lindsey Graham to stop talking
Meghan McCain doesn’t align on many issues with conservatives, but her instincts about Lindsey Graham echo truths already believed by many. Graham is a creature who thrives in the spotlight, rarely turning down a microphone, a camera or an opportunity to comment on the latest political drama.
Townhall – Why this NBC poll on Democrats and ICE is downright hilarious
The only thing more unpopular than Democrats is artificial intelligence.
Twitchy – Watch Al Sharpton when Jesse Jackson’s son slammed Obama, Biden and Clinton for attacking Trump
At a later private memorial service, Jackson hammered funeral speakers who took the opportunity to fly their TDS flags.
WHAT’S ON THE POSTER?
Today, at the Capitol…
No formal meetings or hearings are scheduled on the Hill for Monday, but we do know what President Trump’s number one priority is:
SEE: Trump tells Republican Senate he won’t sign any more legislation until SAVE America Act passes
That said, the president will meet with the House GOP in Miami, Florida, on Monday during their political retreat.
What’s new at the White House
As noted above, President Trump is still in Florida. He has a busy Monday:
- 8:00 a.m. – THE PRESIDENT begins executive time – Miami, Florida
- 3:30 p.m. — THE PRESIDENT participates in a roundtable discussion — Miami, Florida
- 4:35 p.m. — PRESIDENT delivers remarks to Republican Member Issues Conference — Miami, Florida
- THE PRESIDENT leaves Miami, Florida, en route to Washington, D.C.
Follow the Firm
Administrator. Environmental Protection Agency – Lee Zeldin — Zeldin just completed a visit to Alaska to address issues related to permafrost, WOTUS, PM2.5, coal-fired power generation, natural gas access, DEF system failures, among others.
Advancing cooperative federalism has been a key pillar of Trump’s EPA in fueling the Great American Comeback. I just finished a nice visit to Fairbanks, Alaska to help address the many cold weather challenges facing these uniquely strong Alaskans. pic.twitter.com/wotrvPBhYQ
– Lee Zeldin (@epaleezeldin) March 6, 2026
Plenary press…
The courts have been busy (and I’ve caught up):
- ❌ In Neguse v. ICE (Congressional Access to Immigrant Detention Centers), Judge Jia Cobb (DC) GRANTS Plaintiffs’ Motion to Suspend the 1/8 Policy. [3/2]
- ❌ In District of Columbia v. Trump (National Guard Deployment), Judge Jia Cobb (DC) DENIES the Administrator’s motion to dismiss, but GRANTS the motion to stay the case. [3/2]
- ❌ In Metropolitan Transportation Authority v. Duffy (Vacating Approval of New York Congestion Pricing), Judge Lewis Liman (Southern District of New York) GRANTS Plaintiffs’ Partial Motion for Summary Judgment; GRANTS in part/DENIES in part the administrator’s motion for summary judgment. [3/3]
- ❌ In Nemeth-Greenleaf v. OPM (disclosure of personal financial records to DOGE), Judge Christopher Cooper (DC) DENIES Administrator’s Motion to Dismiss. [3/4]
- ✅ In Pacito v. Trump (refugee admission funding), the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals AFFIRMS in part/REVERSES in part the district court’s order granting a preliminary injunction. [3/5]
- ✅ In Alliance for Retired Americans v. Bessent (disclosure of personal financial records to DOGE), Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly (DC) GRANTS Administrator’s Motion for Summary Judgment; DENIES plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment. [3/5]
- ✅ In Chicago Headline Club vs. Noem (Immigration Enforcement/Protests), 7th Circuit Court of Appeals VIES District Court’s Preliminary Injunction. [3/6]
- ❌ In Widakuswara v. Lake (reducing federal bureaucracy/VOA), Judge Royce Lamberth (DC) GRANTS plaintiffs’ partial motion for summary judgment; DENIES Administrator’s motion to dismiss and cross motion for partial summary judgment. [3/7]
Some key decisions have been favorable to the Trump administration at the Circuit and Supreme Court levels:
READ MORE: Seventh Circuit Takes Blowtorch to Rule Out Abusive, Anti-ICE Chicago Judge
Supreme Court hands Trump victory on immigration
UPCOMING ATTRACTIONS
On Wednesday, President Trump will deliver remarks at Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky.
MORNING REFLECTION
The inspiration for this morning’s reflection came from a tweet I saw on X while wiping the sleep from my eyes: Freedom and hope are contagious.
Are we witnessing a domino effect of freedom? There are good reasons to do so, as AG explains in this tweet.
Freedom and hope are contagious.
It’s a chain reaction. The Syrian people saw Sinwar defeated. The Venezuelan people saw Assad fall. The Iranian people saw Maduro arrested. The people of Lebanon and Cuba saw Khamenei fall.
The world is changing. https://t.co/jvyHnyhBDG
– AG (@AGHamilton29) March 9, 2026
Let’s pray that he is right.
LIGHTER RATE
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Kitty loves the newborn baby cow..🐈🐾🐄😍 pic.twitter.com/tF0rZO0m7k
– 𝕐o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) March 8, 2026
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