Matt Gagnon and Jason discuss the political hierarchy, noting that governors typically move to the U.S. Senate or Congress. Gagnon argues that Congress is viewed as less prestigious than statewide offices, including the governor’s position. He criticizes the U.S. Senate for its inefficiency and the lack of significant legislative achievements by long-term members like Chellie Pingree. Gagnon highlights the importance of statewide offices for their broader impact and the governor’s ability to enact executive orders. He also criticizes Pingree for her lack of legislative accomplishments and frequent media appearances without substantive contributions.
They gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday — former presidents, vice presidents, sworn political foes and newfound friends — in a show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of President Donald Trump.
Melania Trump and Usha Vance took their first trip together, spending time in North Carolina on Wednesday with service members and their families to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.
Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma must pay billions of dollars to settle a flood of lawsuits over the harms of opioids, in a new deal formally approved by a federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday.
The House voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill Tuesday to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.
