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TOP OF THE DAY by Howard Polskin

Jan. 6, 2026

Greetings! Tim Walz for U.S. Senate?  It’s a possibility according to a post on X from Townhall’s Dustin Gage who speculates that if Amy Klobuchar decides to run for governor of Minnesota and wins, she’ll appoint Walz to fill the U.S. Senate seat she currently holds…The Departed. Yesterday was the last day in government for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Dan Bongino,  now ex-FBI Deputy Director.  Bongino is likely to return to gassing into the mic and regain his position as one the most popular MAGA podcasters. As for MTG, stay tuned for her next move, but rest assured she’ll be back in  the spotlight soon…Townhall released its list of the 50 worst journalists of 2025 who are charged with flagrant professional malpractice and ethics violations.  Today, Townhall’s Brad Slager includes journo violators 31 through 50, ranked on his estimation, on output, impact of reporting, and influence wielded by each.This supposed reporters’ rogue gallery includes MS Now’s Stephanie Ruhle (#44), NPR’s David Folkenflick (#41), and NY Times columnist David French (tied for 31)…A tabloid take on the news from the right is coming to The Golden State later this month.  The California Post, a sister publication of Rupert Murdoch’s feisty  NY Post, has a January 26 launch date.  Expect Gov. Gavin Newsom, a 2028 Democratic presidential candidate hopeful, to become The California Post’s  public enemy #1.  Buckle up, Mr. Governor…If you keep reading, I’ll keep Righting. Howard