Podcast Summary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Kicks Off Presidential Campaign, Target Removes Pride Product Displays, Convicted Murderer to be Deposed in Lawsuit: Governor DeSantis officially launched his presidential campaign, Target removed pride product displays due to safety concerns, and a convicted murderer will be deposed in a lawsuit involving a fatal boat crash.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially announced his presidential campaign today with a conversation with Elon Musk on Twitter, while President Biden marked the anniversary of the Uvalde school shooting by promoting gun control policies. Meanwhile, Target removed pride product displays from some stores following threats to employees, and convicted murderer Alec Murdock will be deposed in a wrongful death lawsuit involving his son's fatal boat crash. Governor DeSantis' presidential campaign kickoff comes as he gains popularity among Republicans, while President Biden continues to push for stricter gun laws following the Uvalde shooting. Target's decision to move the pride product displays was made to protect employees' safety, but some argue it's a response to customer backlash. In the lawsuit, the family of Mallory Beach is suing the Murdock family and a convenience store following the death of Beach, who was killed in a boat crash caused by Paul Murdock, who was indicted but later murdered along with his mother before the trial. Alec Murdock will now face questions in the lawsuit regarding his role in the incident.
Rise in Ketamine use as party drug, French flight ban, Tina Turner's death: Ketamine seizures surged 350% since 2017, France halted short-haul flights, Tina Turner passed away
There are significant concerns regarding the rise in the use of Ketamine as a party drug, despite its use as a veterinary anesthetic and off-label treatment for depression and anxiety. According to data from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program, there has been a 350% increase in the seizure of street ketamine since 2017, with Tennessee and Florida having the most illegal seizures. Meanwhile, France has banned short-haul domestic flights due to concerns over climate change, effectively ceasing flights between certain cities. Elsewhere, iconic singer Tina Turner passed away at the age of 83 due to a long illness. These are just a few of the stories making headlines today. For more in-depth discussions on these topics and the biggest stories of the day, tune in to The Daily Wire's Full Court Press: Morning Wire. To learn more, visit dailywire.com.
