I Didn’t Get My Way This Morning, So I’m Going to Pitch a Fit – RedState
Wednesday May 13, 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
In Nashville, Capitol Tantrums Come With a Bill — and Tennessee Democrats Just Got It
Look on the bright side, Tennessee House Dems: Many of you will have a lot more free time to go out and protest ICE or shout “Jim Crow 2.0!” ” or whatever floats your boat.
FDA doctors flagged dead children as COVID vaccine safety signals – Biden never warned parents
They wrote it. They classified it as new security information under federal law. And they never told the public.
Not a good look: Charlotte-Meck NAACP’s ‘blatantly racist’ post sparks long-overdue backlash
Racism in government and among the various special interest groups whose support they seek is bad, but this level is indeed toxic, so much so that it has provoked a well-deserved and long overdue backlash against it.
Trend in town hall media
Carry Arms – Massachusetts needs more modern-day Minutemen like the Navy vet who helped stop a mass shooting
I don’t know if he will ever choose to go public or speak out about his actions, but if he is reading this, I would like to invite him to be my guest at the upcoming GOAL 250 event in Boxborough, Massachusetts on June 13th. He can even take my place. I would be more than happy to give it up and defend this individual who acted with heroism and courage when a madman tried to murder as many people as possible.
HotAir — Democratic ‘superlawyer’ calls for abolishing Virginia government
This is where we are. The Democrats are not a loyal opposition. They are the party of the colored revolution.
PJ Media — Democrats now want to abolish Virginia government
This is where the Democratic Party is in 2026. They don’t just want to win: they believe they have the right to win. And when the system doesn’t work, the system itself becomes the enemy that must be destroyed.
Town Hall — We just learned more about the man hit by a Frontier Airlines plane, and it’s raising eyebrows
The irony, of course, is that if the system had kept Mott behind bars or forced mental health treatment on people, he might still be alive.
Twitchy – Former DHS Secretary Mayorkas Tries to Spin Biden’s Open Border and No One Believes It
They didn’t care about the damage to the country and would do it again if a Democrat returned to the White House.
WHAT’S ON THE POSTER?
Today, at the Capitol…
Wednesday promises to be a busy day on the Hill, with several hearings and meetings scheduled, including:
- Senate Armed Services—Hearings to Examine Atomic Energy Defense Activities of the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration in Consideration of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2027 and the Nuclear Security Agenda for Future Years [Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to testify]
- Senate Energy and Natural Resources — Hearings to consider the President’s proposed budget request for FY 2027 for the United States Forest Service.
- House Natural Resources — Oversight hearing titled “Review of the President’s FY 2027 Budget Request for the Department of the Interior.” [Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to testify]
- House Judiciary, Constitutional, and Limited Government Subcommittee — “An America Without Sharia Law: Why Political Islam and Sharia Law Are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution: Part II”
- Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs – Hearings to Consider COVID Whistleblower Testimonies.
- Senate Environment and Public Works — Hearings to consider the President’s proposed budget request for FY 2027 for the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- House Veterans’ Affairs — Expanding the Mission: The Future of the National Center for Warrior Independence in West Los Angeles
- House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protection—“Building a More Secure Future: Private Sector Strategies for Emerging Security Issues”
- Senate Appropriations, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee — Hearings to consider the proposed budget estimates and justification for FY 2027 for the Environmental Protection Agency. [EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to testify]
- House Appropriations—Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Bill for Fiscal Year 2027
- Senate Subcommittee on Appropriations, Financial Services, and General Government—Hearings to consider the proposed budget estimates and justification for FY 2027 for the General Services Administration.
- Senate Justice, Privacy, Technology and Law Subcommittee – Hearings to examine how social media verdicts demand federal action to protect children online.
- Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship – Hearings to examine industrialization and the rise of small manufacturers.
- Senate Aging (Special) – Hearings to Examine Support for Families in the Sandwich Generation.
- Senate Veterans Affairs — Hearings to examine VA police operations.
A few notable votes are scheduled for Wednesday in the Senate:
Votes scheduled: On Wednesday, May 13 at 11:30 a.m., the Senate is expected to conduct two roll call votes on the following topics:
1. Motion to discharge the Committee on Foreign Relations, SJRes.163, Merkley War Powers Resolution (Iran).
2. Motion to Invoke Closure of Motion to…– Senate Cloakroom (@SenateCloakroom) May 12, 2026
Votes scheduled: At 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, the Senate is scheduled to take two roll call votes on the following topics:1. Motion to discharge the Committee on Foreign Relations, SJRes.163, Merkley War Powers Resolution (Iran).2. Motion to Invoke Closure Motion to Proceed to S.Res.526, Kennedy Member Compensation Resolution.
At 2:00 p.m., the Senate will take a roll call vote on confirming Executive Schedule No. 727, with Kevin Warsh serving as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for a four-year term.
Please note that at approximately 3:45 p.m., the Senate is expected to take three roll call votes on the following topics:
1. Motion to move to Cal. #388, SJRes.132, Reed Reviews for Risks to Active Duty Military Members and Their CRA Covered Dependents.
2. Motion to move to Cal. #393, SJRes.141, Warnock Deceptive and Unfair Collection of CRA Medical Debts.
3. Motion to move to Cal. #386, SJRes.130, Van Hollen Improper Voluntary Overdraft Practices CRA.
What’s new at the White House
President Trump just landed in China and was greeted by President Xi Jinping.
BREAKING: President Trump receives an official welcome in Beijing ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. pic.twitter.com/7kVYWrEhsu
– Fox News (@FoxNews) May 13, 2026
His arrival is the only event formally on his schedule for Wednesday, but we will no doubt hear from him throughout the day.
Follow the Firm
Real. Office of Management and Budget – Russ Vought — Vought recently reported that OMB is tracking the militarization and wokification of the national academies, as noted by Republican Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07).
On that. THANKS @RepEricBurlison https://t.co/5S9RySgwGU
-Russ Vought (@russvought) May 10, 2026
Plenary press…
We had several notable court rulings on Tuesday, including:
- ✅ In the case of State of Oregon v. Trump (Tariffs §122), Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit GRANTS Administrator’s Motion for Administrative Stay.
- ❌ In Trump vs. Clinton (RICO/Russia Collusion/Statute of Limitations), 11th Circuit Court of Appeal DENIES Trump/Plaintiffs’ Motion for Rehearing En Banc.
- ✅ In Carroll v. Trump I (defamation), 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals GRANTS Trump’s motion to stay warrant pending filing and determination of petition for writ of certiorari with SCOTUS – orders increased bail by $7.4 million.
Then also, the Missouri Supreme Court issued two consequential decisions regarding redistricting.
SEE: Missouri High Court Rejects Redistricting Challenge – and End of Referendum
UPCOMING ATTRACTIONS
Of course, we will keep a close eye on what is happening in China while President Trump is there.
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to travel to Bangor, Maine, on Thursday to deliver a speech on the administration’s efforts to combat fraud.
Furthermore, on Thursday, the Supreme Court is expected to issue additional opinions. Check out the latest episode of Skinny on SCOTUS for a look at some of April’s decisions.
MORNING REFLECTION
A little baseball here, folks: Most of the time, this section is devoted to whatever comes to mind in the limited minutes I have between finishing the morning show and posting – sometimes it’s more inspired than others. (I can recognize it!)
Today is truly no exception. It’s just that I had major technical difficulties when I tried to sit down and mount the column. As in… I couldn’t even begin to compose it for several minutes, so it was frustrating to say the least. I don’t know if I ticked off the AI gods (because the way I see it, it’s only a matter of time before they rise up and pull the plug on us all) or what, but things were not I’m going on my way this morning.
I guess I could just take a cue from the professional Democrats and start throwing a tantrum, right? Jumps on a desk and starts stomping my foot. Call for the removal of my local, state and federal governments. Set things on fire. These are all rational responses to not getting what you want, right?
Or…I could just let go and acknowledge that things won’t always go my way and do my best to make lemonade out of lemons.
– Susie Moore ⚾️🌻🐶 (@SmoosieQ) May 13, 2026
LIGHTER RATE
Thanks to Le Beau Beau for sending me this one. I was trying to decide if maybe it was the AI because I’ve never seen a mama bear with five cubs, but apparently it happens. It’s rare, but possible.
A mother breaks into the neighbor’s yard so that she and her 5 children can play in the neighbor’s pool. pic.twitter.com/8OgcnVxia2
-B&S (@_B___S) May 12, 2026
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