Morning Wire Illegal Immigrant Terror & Lowering Drug Prices | 6.4.25
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Jun 4, 2025 Recent ICE operations target illegal immigrants linked to a Colorado terror suspect, raising questions about sanctuary state policies. Arkansas takes a bold step to combat inflated drug prices by regulating pharmacy benefit managers, addressing healthcare accessibility. Additionally, the FTC dives into potential antitrust violations involving media groups coordinating advertiser boycotts, highlighting concerns over free speech and media influence. This informative discussion covers pressing issues that affect both immigration enforcement and healthcare affordability.
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Swift Detainment of Terror Suspect's Family
- The Trump administration detained the family of the Colorado terror suspect promptly after the attack.
- ICE has arrested nearly 1,500 illegal immigrants in sanctuary states including Massachusetts recently.
Murder Charges Against Illegal Teens
- Six illegal immigrants aged 13 to 21 were charged with murder in South Carolina.
- The victim, Larisha Thompson, was fatally shot while driving in Lancaster County.
Arkansas Targets PBM Monopoly
- Arkansas passed a pioneering law barring pharmaceutical benefit managers (PBMs) from holding pharmacy permits.
- The law aims to lower drug costs and help small pharmacies survive by banning vertical market control by PBMs.