Congresswoman Mace Attacked & Inflation Rises | Afternoon Update | 12.11.24

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Episode: Congresswoman Mace Attacked & Inflation Rises | Afternoon Update | 12.11.24
Release Date: December 11, 2024
Hosts: John Bickley & Georgia Howe

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Attack on Congresswoman Nancy Mace

Georgia Howe opens the episode by reporting a significant incident involving South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace. According to Mary Margaret Olihan, Mace was allegedly attacked on Capitol grounds due to her strong stance against allowing men who identify as women to use women's spaces. Despite the assault, Mace remains resolute in her advocacy for women's safety.

Key Points:

• Assailant Arrested: Cabot Phillips shares that Capitol police arrested 33-year-old James McEntire from Illinois, who is now facing assault charges (00:39).
• Mace’s Response: Congresswoman Mace stated, “Your threats will not stop my fight for women” (00:39), reaffirming her dedication to preventing trans-identifying men from accessing women’s facilities.
• Legislative Actions: This attack follows Mace's recent resolution to ban men from women's facilities in Congress and her subsequent legislation proposal to extend this ban to all federal properties.

Planned Assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Georgia Howe transitions to a troubling case involving Luigi Mangioni, who allegedly plotted to assassinate UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson. Mary Margaret Olihan provides an in-depth look into Mangioni’s intentions and legal challenges.

Key Points:

• Evidence Found: A spiral notebook revealed Mangioni’s initial plan to use a bomb, later opting for a targeted shooting to minimize casualties (01:15).
• Manifesto: Mangioni expressed strong anti-health insurance company sentiments and disdain for corporate greed.
• Legal Proceedings: Arrested in Pennsylvania after a five-day manhunt, Mangioni faces murder charges in New York but is fighting extradition. His lawyer stated, “We've seen no evidence” linking him to the crime (01:57).

Hannah Kobayashi Found Safe

The podcast covers the harrowing story of Hannah Kobayashi, who disappeared on November 8th and was later found safe. Mary Margaret Olihan discusses the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and the impact on her family.

Key Points:

• Disappearance and Rescue: Kobayashi, a 31-year-old woman, vanished from LAX after missing her connecting flight to New York and was later seen crossing into Mexico on foot in Tijuana (02:16).
• Family Tragedy: Her father, who tirelessly searched for her for 13 days, tragically committed suicide on November 24th.
• Possible Motive: Authorities believe her disappearance may be linked to a green card marriage scam.

Daniel Penney’s Acquittal and Future Legal Battles

Mary Margaret Olihan reports on the recent acquittal of Marine veteran Daniel Penney, who faced charges related to the death of Jordan Neely. Amanda Prestigiacomo elaborates on the aftermath of his trial.

Key Points:

• Court Verdict: A New York jury found Penney not guilty, leading him to state, “I'll take a million court appearances and people calling me names and people hating me just to keep one of those” (03:07).
• Motivation: Penney expressed no regrets, emphasizing he acted to prevent harm, saying, “People from getting hurt or killed” (03:28).
• Ongoing Legal Issues: Despite the not guilty verdict, Penney faces a civil lawsuit from Neely's father, introducing new legal challenges.

Ryan Ruth’s Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump

Georgia Howe discusses the case of Ryan Ruth, who allegedly attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Mary Margaret Olihan provides details on Ruth’s legal strategy and upcoming trial.

Key Points:

• Insanity Defense: Ruth’s legal team is considering an insanity defense, citing mental instability and hallucinations (03:56).
• Incident Details: Prior to his arrest, Ruth waited over 12 hours with a rifle on Trump’s golf course before being confronted by a Secret Service agent.
• Trial Schedule: Set for February 2025, with attorneys seeking a delay until December 2025 due to extensive evidence review.

Mystery Drones Over New Jersey

Mary Margaret Olihan reports on the alarming sightings of unidentified drones over New Jersey. Georgia Howe explores the claims made by Congressman Jeff Van Drew.

Key Points:

• Origin of Drones: Van Drew asserts that the drones originate from an Iran-operated mothership stationed off the East Coast, purchasing technology from China (04:47).
• Targets: Drones have been spotted near military installations, power plants, and Trump’s golf club.
• Government Response: The FBI has not provided explanations, while Van Drew advocates for shooting down the drones.

Antony Blinken’s Grilling on Afghanistan Withdrawal

Georgia Howe covers Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s intense hearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee concerning the Afghanistan withdrawal. Mary Margaret Olihan details the political fallout.

Key Points:

• Committee Hearing: Blinken faced interruptions by anti-Israel protesters during his opening statement (05:23).
• Investigations: The hearing addressed the botched withdrawal that resulted in the death of 13 US service members.
• Political Debate:
  • Democrats defended the withdrawal as necessary, countering claims that it was influenced by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
  • Republicans, led by Representative Brian Mast, criticized the financial expenditures post-withdrawal, stating, “We are giving $280 million to the United Nations to do cash transfers for food in Afghanistan... My simple army math tells me that's about $100,000 a person. That's absurd” (06:18).

US Inflation Rises in November

Mary Margaret Olihan provides an economic update on the latest inflation figures in the United States.

Key Points:

• Inflation Data: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.3% in November and 2.7% year-over-year (07:03).
• Contributing Factors: Housing costs were the primary driver, accounting for nearly 40% of the rise, followed by increased food prices.
• Core Inflation: Excluding food and energy, core inflation remained steady at 3.3% annually.
• Federal Reserve Actions: Anticipation of a 25 basis points interest rate cut in the upcoming meeting.

Poll on President Biden’s Pardon of Hunter Biden

Georgia Howe discusses the public’s reaction to President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden.

Key Points:

• Public Approval: A recent poll indicates that only 2 in 10 Americans approve of the pardon (07:38).
• Political Fallout: The decision has drawn bipartisan criticism, with significant disapproval from Republicans and independents.
• Context of Pardon: Hunter Biden was pardoned after facing gun and tax charges, despite President Biden’s earlier promises not to do so.

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Transcript

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[Georgia Howe]

I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor in Chief John Bickley. It's Wednesday, December 11th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.

[Mary Margaret Olihan]

South Carolina Representative Nancy Mase is doubling down on her stance against men in women's space after allegedly being attacked last night on Capitol grounds, Daily Wire senior reporter Mary Margaret Olihan reports.

[Cabot Phillips]

Capitol police told us Tuesday night that they've arrested 33 year old James McEntire of Illinois, who's now facing assault charges. Mace, who's been vocal in her fight to prevent trans identifying men from using women's spaces, says she was attacked over her stance on the issue and undeterred by the incident, the congresswoman reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for women's safety, saying, your threats will not stop my fight for women. The incident comes weeks after Mace put forward a resolution banning men from women's facilities in Congress, and she later upped the ante and introduced legislation to include all federal property.

[Georgia Howe]

According to plans detailed in a spiral notebook, Luigi Mangioni had at one point considered using a bomb to kill UnitedHealthcare's CEO Brian Thompson. Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips has the details.

[Mary Margaret Olihan]

Police say the notebook indicates indicates that Mangione considered a bombing before deciding on a targeted shooting over concerns about injuring other people. Mangione is also said to have written a manifesto expressing disdain for health insurance companies and corporate greed. The 26 year old, who was arrested in Pennsylvania after a five day manhunt, faces murder charges in New York and is reportedly fighting extradition from Pennsylvania. Mangione's lawyer maintains that he's yet to see any evidence linking his client to the crime. Here he is on ABC this morning.

[Daniel Penney's Lawyer]

There was one document, an arrest warrant from the State of New York which merely referenced the statute. We've seen no evidence. That's one of the many reasons why we're challenging the extradition at this point so we can see some evidence and get a little more detailed information about the charges against Luigi.

[Georgia Howe]

Hana Kobayashi's family says Hannah has been found safe. According to the Daily Mail, Kobayashi reached out to family today and told them she's fine, although her whereabouts have not been reported and it's unclear if her family has physically seen her. Kobayashi disappeared from LAX on November 8 after failing to make her connecting flight to New York. The 31 year old woman was later seen on surveillance footage crossing into Mexico on foot in Tijuana. Kobayashi's father flew to Los Angeles after her disappearance and spent 13 days searching for her and ultimately committed suicide on November 24. Kobayashi's disappearance is believed to be connected with a green card marriage scam.

[Mary Margaret Olihan]

Recently acquitted Marine veteran Daniel Penney says he has no regrets. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo breaks down what comes next.

[Amanda Prestigiacomo]

Penney was on trial facing charges that stemmed from the death of Jordan Neely, but a New York jury found him not guilty. The veteran says he'd do it all again if it meant preventing harm to others. Here he is on Fox News.

[Mary Margaret Olihan]

I'll take a million court appearances and people calling me names and people hating.

[Daniel Penney's Lawyer]

Me just to keep one of those.

[Mary Margaret Olihan]

People from getting hurt or killed.

[Amanda Prestigiacomo]

Last year, Penney restrained Neely on the New York City subway after witnesses say Neely threatened them. A toxicology report showed that Neely was on a very potent type of synthetic marijuana called K2. While the not guilty verdict can certainly allow Penny to breathe a sigh of relief, his legal battles aren't over yet. Mealy's father has filed a civil lawsuit against him, and legal experts say this suit could present a new set of issues for Penny.

[Georgia Howe]

The legal team representing Ryan Ruth, who allegedly attempted to assassinate Donald Trump, is considering an insanity defense. His legal team claims that mental health professionals have found evidence of his instability, with witnesses describing Ruth as hallucinating and delusional. Before his arrest, Ruth allegedly waited over 12 hours with a rifle on Trump International golf course grounds before being confronted by a Secret Service agent. His trial is set for February of 2025, though his attorneys are seeking a delay until December of 2025 due to the volume of evidence still under review.

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[Mary Margaret Olihan]

New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew says the mystery drones flying over New Jersey are coming from an Iran operated mothership stationed off the East Coast. Here's Van Drew on Fox News. Know that Iran made a deal with China to purchase drones, motherships and technology in order to go forward. The sources I have are good. The drones have been spotted near military sites, power plants and Trump's golf club. Meanwhile, the FBI testified it has no answers regarding the sightings. Congressman Van Drew argues that the drones should be shot down.

[Georgia Howe]

Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced grilling from the House Foreign Affairs Committee today regarding Afghanistan. Blinken's opening statement was interrupted more than once, both times by anti Israel protesters.

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[Daniel Penney's Lawyer]

Remind the audience members disruption of committee proceedings is against the law.

[Georgia Howe]

The hearing was the result of three years of investigations addressing the botched Afghanistan withdrawal that left 13 US service members dead. Lawmakers have demanded answers on the withdrawal's execution. Democrats defended Blinken's claims that the pullout was necessary and argued that Russia's invasion of Ukraine was not influenced by it. Republicans disagree. Here's Representative Brian Mast ripping the secretary over the billions sent to the country since the withdrawal.

[Daniel Penney's Lawyer]

We are giving $280 million to the United nations to do cash transfers for food in Afghanistan, yet we're not sending an ear of corn from Iowa, a sack of potatoes from Idaho, or a cucumber or an orange from Florida. And that discounts the fact that there's no American tonnage going through our ports to send those things out of here either. It's just cash transfers. By the numbers. We spent $9 billion to resettle 90,000, roughly, Afghan refugees here since the fall of Afghanistan. My simple army math tells ME that's about $100,000 a person. That's absurd.

[Mary Margaret Olihan]

Inflation in the US edged higher in November. The consumer price index rose 0.3% for the month and 2.7% year over year. Housing costs contributed heavily to the increase, accounting for nearly 40% of the rise, while food also became more costly despite the uptick. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, remained steady at 3.3% annually, even though inflation continues to be stubborn. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates again by 25% basis points at its meeting next week.

[Georgia Howe]

And a new poll finds that 2 in 10Americans approve of President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, despite earlier promises not to do so. The pardon, granted after Hunter faced gun and tax charges, has sparked bipartisan criticism, with many Americans, especially Republicans and independents, disapproving of the move.

[Mary Margaret Olihan]

All right, those are your Drive Home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com and for more in depth reporting on the biggest stories of the day, tune in to our full episode of Morning Wire every morning.