Morning Wire Saturday | August 28, 2021
Aug 28, 2021
The immigration crisis continues to escalate under the Biden administration, with troubling implications for policy. A Canadian pastor faces a hefty jail sentence for defying COVID-19 restrictions, raising questions about religious freedom. Meanwhile, Andrew Cuomo's Emmy award is revoked, sparking discussions about accountability in Hollywood and differing public perceptions. The podcast also touches on new vaccine mandates and notable reactions from figures like Cynthia Nixon, highlighting a complex landscape of legal and social challenges.
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Border Crisis Continues
- The U.S. southern border crisis continues with increasing migrant crossings.
- The Biden administration lacks a coherent plan, releases COVID-positive migrants, and streamlines asylum claims.
Pastor Faces Jail Time
- Canadian pastor Artur Pawlowski faces four years in jail for defying COVID restrictions.
- He refused to limit church attendance and ejected officers from Easter service.
Cuomo's Emmy Revoked
- Andrew Cuomo's Emmy, awarded for his COVID briefings, was revoked.
- The International Academy cited sexual harassment allegations, not his administration's COVID death cover-up.