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I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley.

It's Monday, December 23rd, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty in New York State Supreme Court today. Daily Wire's senior

editor Ash Short has more. The man accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson

faces first-degree murder and terrorism-related charges, along with weapons charges that could lead to life in prison without parole.

Prosecutors allege Mangione's actions were intended to intimidate and coerce, targeting both the public and government.

The case has drawn national attention, with some viewing Mangione as a symbol of frustration over the U.S. healthcare system.

Mangioni also faces federal charges, including a potential death penalty and Pennsylvania charges

related to his arrest.

President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates today, prompting intense backlash.

Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce explains. Biden took the action

on behalf of the convicted criminals just weeks before Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Those commuted will serve life without parole, while three men convicted of mass killings,

including the Boston Marathon bomber and the Charleston Church shooter, remain on death row.

President-elect Trump has pledged to resume

federal executions when he takes office. Biden had campaigned on ending the federal death penalty

and said he acted to prevent executions by the next administration. The move sparked widespread

criticism with many accusing the president of demonstrating a glaring double standard on the sanctity

of life and a lack of concern for the victims of the violent criminals.

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