Mike Ferguson in the Morning 12-16-24

(8:05am)MORNING NEWS DUMP

An arrest has been made but police say the investigation isn't over. Over the weekend, Garrett A. Jordan III was arrested in connection with the shooting death of CBC student and hockey player Colin Brown. Story here: https://fox2now.com/news/fox-files/who-is-garrett-jordan-paroled-felon-charged-in-colin-browns-death/  

NY Rep. Nicole Malliotakis comments on the Trump tax cuts extension. Story here: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republicans-clash-salt-deduction-extend-trump-tax-law-rcna183876

Frustrations mount as government officials continue to give wishy-washy responses to the drones on the East Coast. But don't worry, Homeland Security is on the case...and you know how good THEY are...just look at the border disaster for the past 4 years. Story here: https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2024/12/14/more-on-the-drones-from-ocean-county-and-news-nation-n2183209

Also story here: https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/drone-concerns-jersey/2024/12/15/id/1191731/

And if they show up here in the Bi-State area, can we shoot them down? Story here: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/is-it-legal-to-shoot-down-a-drone-in-missouri-or-illinois/

Sen Mike Rounds talks about Trump administration nominations. Video here (interview with Trey Gowdy): https://www.foxnews.com/video/6366046554112

ABC News is out $16M after their settlement  with Donald Trump in the defamation lawsuit that revolved around George Stephanopoulos' on-air statement saying that Trump had been found civilly liable to rape in the E. Jean Carroll case. Trump was found liable for sexual assault, not rape. They'll pay $15M into an account for the future Trump Presidential Library and another $1M to cover Trump's legal fees. Story here: https://redstate.com/bonchie/2024/12/14/new-abc-news-apolgizes-to-trump-pays-massive-settlement-in-defamation-suit-n2183225

The safest way to walk on ice is to walk like a penguin! Video here from Munson Healthcare in Michigan: https://www.1045wjjk.com/2024/12/16/walk-like-a-penguin-its-the-key-to-safe-winter-walking/

Blues beat the NY Rangers 3-2 at Enterprise Center. Day off today. They'll host the NJ Devils tomorrow night at 7pm. 

(8:20am) We discuss the Trump lawsuit against ABC News  and George Stephanopoulos. ABC News is out $16M settlement after their settlement in the defamation lawsuit that revolved around George Stephanopoulos' on-air statement saying that Trump had been found civilly liable to rape in the E. Jean Carroll case. Trump was found liable for sexual assault, not rape. They'll pay $15M into an account for the future Trump Presidential Library and another $1M to cover Trump's legal fees. Story here: https://redstate.com/bonchie/2024/12/14/new-abc-news-apolgizes-to-trump-pays-massive-settlement-in-defamation-suit-n2183225

(8:35am) Illinois Rep. Mike Bost talks about the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session and his efforts to upgrade the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

(https://bost.house.gov/)

(8:50am) Mike's still in his "Bah Humbug!" mood regarding Christmas music. We'll keep sneaking some in. Meanwhile, we try to figure out why folks are less interested in New Year's resolutions.

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