Mike Ferguson in the Morning

8am/Elon's great DOGE work, but poor Oval Office wardrobe choices


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(8:05am) MORNING NEWS DUMP

Although snow totals have been lighter than expected so far today, look for another dose of the fluffy white stuff late this afternoon into early Wednesday morning along with frigid temperatures. Snow totals should remain higher to the south of St. Louis.

 

Deborah Flint from the Greater Toronto Airports Authority comments on yesterday's crash. Endeavor Air CRJ-900 airplane crashed and flipped over upon landing in Toronto. Story here: https://redstate.com/bonchie/2025/02/18/watch-shock-video-of-crj-crash-in-toronto-released-reveals-a-ton-about-what-happened-n2185705

Also story here: https://redstate.com/wardclark/2025/02/17/breaking-delta-flight-crashes-at-toronto-airport-passengers-and-crew-all-accounted-for-n2185691

 

The FBI is investigating a series of events related to the St. Louis City Sheriff's Office.

 

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem issues a message to illegal aliens. Story here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/noem-sends-message-those-considering-entering-us-illegally-dont-even-think-about-it

 

The Senate may embark on an ambitious "votorama" to pass its version of a budget resolution to enact parts of Trump's agenda.

 

Trump nominates Ed Martin, former Chair of the MO Republican Party, for a federal prosecutor's role. 

 

Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) responds to the clueless comments from Margaret Brennan on Face The Nation on CBS.

 

What are the most dependable cars you can buy these days? J-D Power's new rankings show Lexus, followed by Buick, Mazda, Toyota, and Cadillac. That's based on model 2022 cars sold new. VW ranked last. Tesla was not in the rankings because they didn't cooperate with the survey. 

 

 

(8:20am) We discuss Elon's great work with DOGE to uncover government waste, but he needs some help with his wardrobe choices. The Oval Office deserves a modicum of decorum!

 

 

(8:35am) Aaron Dorr from the Missouri Firearms Coalition and the American Firearms Association talks about various 2nd Amendment issues including red flag laws, allowing kids to learn how to handle firearms properly, and local preemption laws. 

Story on juvenile shooting and killing 2 home intruders in Manchester, Kentucky: https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/02/17/child-shoots-kills-2-home-intruders-self-defense-police-say/

 

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(8:50am) We discuss the difference between gun safety in the big city and rural towns. And we take another look at the wardrobe issues with Elon Musk. Having your son with you in the Oval Office is OK, but try to dress up a bit...don't do the John Fetterman method of sartorial splendor!

 

 

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