Morning Wire Sanctuary City Scrutiny & 2024 Hollywood Hits | 12.24.24
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Dec 24, 2024 A shocking incident in a New York subway raises serious concerns about sanctuary city policies and public safety. The discussion also touches on President Biden’s controversial commuting of death row sentences, prompting questions about his decision-making. Meanwhile, Hollywood is seen reverting to classic storylines, with Disney enjoying a box office comeback, even as other films flop. Migration trends indicate a shift towards blue states, juxtaposed with rising debates on crime linked to undocumented immigrants.
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NYC Subway Fire
- A Guatemalan migrant set a woman on fire in a New York City subway.
- Incoming border czar Tom Homan blamed Democratic immigration policies and sanctuary cities for the incident.
US Population Growth
- The U.S. saw its highest population growth in over two decades, primarily due to international migration.
- Foreign migration accounted for 84% of the population increase, with 2.8 million immigrants arriving.
Biden Commutes Sentences
- President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 death row inmates, halting their executions.
- Critics question his moral reasoning as he left three mass murderers' sentences intact.