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.
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling.
It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.
In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.
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