Mike Ferguson in the Morning 12-18-24

(8:05am) MORNING NEWS DUMP

Are the drones a big deal or not? John Kirby says no, but Josh Hawley is very skeptical. Story here: https://nypost.com/2024/12/16/us-news/drones-over-new-jersey-are-all-lawful-aircraft-or-stars-white-house-says/

St. Louis County Council passed their 2025 budget last night, and the senior property tax freeze program moves ahead too.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen have been highlighted for their strong pro-life stance and efforts to protect life in their states. Story here: https://catholicvote.org/desantis-to-receive-pro-life-recognition-award-in-washington-in-january/

Madison, WI Police Chief Shon Barnes comments on the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School. Story here: https://www.wkow.com/news/madison-police-investigate-possible-manifesto-motive-of-suspected-shooter-at-abundant-life-christian-school/article_c413427a-bc95-11ef-b45a-cbe9841c8064.html

Luigi Mangione will waive extradition and expects to be returned to New York as soon as Thursday. Story here: https://abc7ny.com/post/unitedhealthcare-ceo-killing-protesters-support-luigi-mangione-after-1st-degree-murder-terrorism-charge/15671223/

We discuss an Emerson Polling Survey showing that 41% of American voters under the age of 30 approve of the murder of UHC CEO Brian Thompson. That's hard to fathom. And one-in-five Democrats overall and one-in-ten Republicans overall surveyed said they found the killing "acceptable." Unreal. They polled 1,000 registered voters. Story here: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5044269-poll-finds-41-percent-find-killing-unacceptable/

Two bills in the Missouri Senate propose to establish a Donald Trump Highway in the state, one in St. Charles County and the other in South County. Story here: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/bill-filed-to-rename-st-charles-county-roadway-after-president-elect-donald-trump/

The US Postal Service says today is the last day to mail your holiday packages if you want them delivered by Christmas.

Blues lost to the NJ Devils 4-1 at Enterprise Center. Up next: they'll face the Lightning in Tampa Bay on Thursday night. 

(8:20am) We discuss an Emerson Polling Survey showing that 41% of American voters under the age of 30 approve of the murder of UHC CEO Brian Thompson. That's hard to fathom. And one-in-five Democrats overall and one-in-ten Republicans overall surveyed said they found the killing "acceptable." Unreal. They polled 1,000 registered voters. Story here: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5044269-poll-finds-41-percent-find-killing-unacceptable/

(8:35am) Bob Hoge from RedState.com talks about allegations that Liz Cheney should be investigated for potential criminal witness tampering with a J6 witness, Cassidy Hutchinson. 

Read Bob's column here: https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2024/12/17/now-its-the-investigator-being-investigated-house-gop-alleges-liz-cheney-tampered-with-j6-witness-n2183312

Also story here: https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2024/12/18/liz-cheney-response-to-interim-report-n2183363

More columns from Bob here: https://redstate.com/author/bobhoge

(8:50am) We discuss Trans-Siberian Orchestra, their first hit song Christmas Eve/Sarajevo, and the band's predecessor Savatage before they became known as TSO. They're in St. Louis tonight (Wed/Dec. 18) at Enterprise Center at 7pm!

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