January 1, Charlotte Murder Fuels Crime Policy Uproar

Wyatt’s Take

• A Ukrainian refugee’s tragic death spotlights the failures of crime policy in big cities.
• The Supreme Court gives ICE the go-ahead for tougher border enforcement in Los Angeles.
• RFK Jr. refuses to back down as Democrats demand he quit over his health reforms.

The senseless killing of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte is igniting outrage and fear across the city. Residents blame soaring crime and lax justice for putting innocent lives at risk.

The man charged, DeCarlos Brown Jr., had over a dozen prior arrests but remained on the streets due to lenient policies shaped by a state task force.

Mayor Li Vyles gave more attention to the attacker’s mental health than the victim’s family, deepening frustration with city leadership.

The Supreme Court ruled federal agents can resume immigration sweeps in the Los Angeles area.

Authorities say these operations improve public safety and target criminals, despite heated dissent from liberal justices.

Officials claim a majority of those arrested have criminal backgrounds, while the Biden administration meets with allies to coordinate a global crackdown on smuggling.

Meanwhile, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is standing firm against lawmakers calling for his ouster.

He insists his “Make America Healthy Again” plan is needed to bring common sense back to health care, even as Democratic senators and blue state governors launch political attacks.

Kennedy’s reforms include new rules for baby formula, transparent drug pricing, and a halt on taxpayer funding for underage gender surgeries, measures earning him strong grassroots support.

Stay alert and keep your guard up—policies are changing, and they’ll impact all of us right here at home.

Wyatt Matters

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