Video - Mike Gallagher

Thune’s reelection as Senate leader drew praise as a “steady voice,” but Bret Baier says social media lights up with anger the moment anyone posts about him. That daily backlash—over the SAVE America Act, secure elections, and the filibuster—has conservatives openly calling for primaries.

After years of relentless attacks that cast President Trump as uniquely dangerous, he still left a warm, traditional note wishing President Biden well and honoring the office.

An eighty-year Ohio veteran calls in with a raw, emotional message: the America he once proudly served is slipping away, and he’s heartbroken by what he sees. His response to the changes—and the specific policies he believes can reverse them—cuts straight to the heart of the national debate.

Republicans are still arguing among themselves over messaging and leadership while Democrats quietly coordinated a massive online push focused on everyday costs—and the timing of falling gas prices only sharpens the contrast. The gap in hustle is clearer than most on the right want to admit.

Last night’s 60 Minutes discussion zeroed in on the thorniest immigration question facing conservatives: whether long-term illegal workers who have lived here for decades, held jobs, and committed no other crimes should be allowed to stay—and whether insisting on mass deportation for every single one has become politically or practically unsustainable.

A big week is coming; the question is whether leadership has the stomach for it. With a rushed leadership vote looming and old procedural traditions under fire, many are pushing round-the-clock work and a harder America First posture

In Florida, Marine veteran security officer John Fraley ran toward gunfire at a Citibank campus, engaged the shooter in a gunfight, and stopped him—limiting the attack after one death and protecting roughly 3,200 employees. In Oregon, an armed father stopped a Bend school shooter who had already killed multiple people. Shortly afterward, Portland City Council voted 12–0 to ban concealed handguns (even for licensed carriers) in city-owned buildings used for official public meetings. The common thread: armed good guys ended threats in real time, while a progressive city responded by further restricting the right that enabled those interventions.

Twenty years after Rush Limbaugh said he felt liberated from defending undeserving Republicans following the 2006 wipeout, a parallel mood is taking hold. Broken pledges on avoiding new wars and bringing down prices, stalled priority legislation, and waning supporter engagement have left many ready to stop making excuses. Now, those who love this country will stand together and guide through the storm.

After a bruising election night, Mike reflects on the setbacks, the victories, and the road ahead for conservatives. With Florida standing firm and challenges mounting nationwide, the message is clear: regroup, stay humble, and keep fighting together.

After a surprisingly civil exchange on Fox News, a Democratic Senate winner, James Talarico, signals a willingness to work with President Trump on immigration, housing, and criminal justice reform. Is this a genuine commitment to bipartisan progress—or just political reassurance?