The suspect and the murder of United Healthcare's CEO is already taking a defiant stand in the legal process,

as more details are emerging about him and his past. We'll go through all of that and show you his brief outburst yesterday outside of Pennsylvania courthouse.

Also ahead, we'll take a look at where support stands this morning

for Donald Trump's most controversial cabinet picks

after they held more meetings with Republicans on Capitol Hill.

Plus, we'll bring you the latest out of Syria,

where the leader of the new transitional government

is calling for calm and stability following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

Good morning and welcome to way too early on this Wednesday, December 11th.

I'm John Thlemere. Thanks for starting your day with us.

The man accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson is now fighting extradition to New York State.

Luigi Mangione made that decision during a hearing yesterday in Pennsylvania, where he's facing charges

for forgery and carrying a gun without a license. Mangione was arrested in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania on Monday, which ended a five-day manhunt. A judge denied bail for the 26-year-old

suspect. He's now expected to remain in custody at a state

prison in Huntington. Before his hearing yesterday, Mangione shouted this to reporters.

And completely out of touch and insult the intelligence and the American people in the

Supreme Court. The Manhattan DA's office says it will now seek a governor's The intelligence and the American people and the good experience.

The Manhattan DA's office says it will now seek a governor's warrant to extradite Manjone to New York City,

a move that Democratic Governor Kathy Hockel says she supports.

Prosecutors have charged Manjone with second-degree murder, forgery, and three gun offenses here in New York.

Meanwhile, we're learning more about the potential motive behind the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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