The Heritage Foundation’s Hans von Spakovsky weighs in on the Mollie Tibbetts case. The man charged with her murder is believed to be an illegal immigrant. Plus, von Spakovsky analyzes Michael Cohen’s guilty plea and the implications for President Donald Trump.

We also cover these stories:

  • Cohen’s lawyer, Lanny Davis, says Cohen wouldn’t take a pardon from Trump.
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., says the hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh should be postponed because of the Cohen plea.
  • Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., and his wife, Margaret Hunter, are accused of misusing $250,000 in campaign funds.

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