RedState Weekly Briefing: Moral Sit-Ins and Capitol Hissy Fits
The RedState Weekly Briefing highlights several key political events from the past week. Notable stories include Mark Kelly's controversial comments regarding munitions and a response from Tennessee Democrats about disruptive protests in the Capitol. Additionally, a confrontation between Senator Gillibrand and Scott Turner over homelessness and a 'moral sit-in' at Governor DeSantis' office are discussed.
- ▪Mark Kelly's comments about munitions sparked concern regarding classified information and the implications for U.S. adversaries.
- ▪Tennessee House Speaker Sexton warned Democrats against using the House as a protest space after several disruptive incidents.
- ▪Scott Turner challenged Senator Gillibrand's assumptions about homelessness, revealing his personal connection to the issue.
- ▪Governor DeSantis had a lawmaker arrested during a 'moral sit-in' at his office, asserting that such actions are not acceptable.
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RedState Weekly Briefing: Moral Sit-Ins and Capitol Hissy Fits By Susie Moore | 10:50 AM on May 17, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey Happy Sunday, and welcome to the RedState Weekly Briefing — where we take a quick look at the week’s most viewed stories in case you missed any of them. What do you suppose caught people's attention in yet another eventful week? Grab a cup of coffee (or something stronger if you're so inclined) and sit down with this 21st-century Weekend Edition of your favorite (online) publication.
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