Matt Gagnon discussed Susan Collins’ recent vote against the rescission package, which aimed to pull back $9.4 billion in spending, including funds for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the President’s PEPFAR program. Collins argued that the cuts were too vague. Gagnon noted that Collins, Murkowski, and McConnell voted against the measure, with JD Vance breaking the tie. Collins’ vote against the president’s wishes could jeopardize her re-election chances, as her base has never fully supported her, and her crossover appeal with Democrats is diminishing. Gagnon also criticized Collins’ strategy of appealing to independent voters, arguing it is no longer effective.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
