The Megyn Kelly Show Rachel Morin's Killer Convicted, Trump Moves to Defund PBS and NPR, Biden Returns: AM Update 4/16
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Apr 16, 2025 A Salvadoran immigrant is convicted for the brutal rape and murder of Maryland mother Rachel Morin, raising deep concerns about immigration policy. The political fallout from Harvard's handling of anti-Semitism leads to potential funding cuts and lawsuits. Additionally, the Trump administration's intent to defund PBS and NPR over bias claims stirs controversy. President Biden makes a rare public appearance to discuss the importance of Social Security, highlighting the growing divide in political attitudes toward social welfare programs.
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Rachel Morin Murder Case
- Rachel Morin, a Maryland mother of five, was murdered by Victor Martinez-Hernandez.
- Martinez-Hernandez, a Salvadoran illegal immigrant, had previously fled El Salvador after allegedly murdering a woman there.
Harvard Defies Federal Directives
- Harvard is refusing to comply with federal directives to curb antisemitism on campus.
- The Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in grants and is reviewing another $7 billion.
Defunding NPR and PBS
- The Trump administration wants to cut $1.1 billion in funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
- Republicans accuse NPR and PBS of left-wing bias, citing examples of unbalanced coverage.