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.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
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