The discussion centered on the Department of Justice’s investigation into Maine and California’s housing of transgender women in women’s prisons. Matt argued that one-party states lack accountability and compromise, leading to bad policies. The Trump administration’s stance on barring transgender women from women’s prisons was supported, citing safety and constitutional rights. Andrea Balker, a transgender woman convicted of murder, was cited as a case where her presence in a women’s prison led to harassment. Dave from Biddeford criticized the policy, arguing it could excuse criminal behavior under mental illness claims. Matt countered, emphasizing that mental health issues do not absolve criminal responsibility.
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Senate Republican Leader Trey Stewart joins Matt to preview an upcoming press conference with Energy Committee Republicans, pointing out that Troy Jackson’s energy policies have failed Maine people.
A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should be criminally responsible for killing her three young children.
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.
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