Matt Gagnon and Harvey discussed the impact of independent candidate Rick Bennett on the Maine gubernatorial race. Harvey noted the variability in votes Bennett could draw from different opponents. Matt highlighted Maine’s history with independent candidates, citing examples like Terry Hayes (6% in 2018) and Elliot Cutler (35% in 2010). He argued Bennett could start with 10% and potentially reach 30% if both parties nominate strident candidates. They also touched on Andrew Cuomo’s decision to stay in the New York City mayoral race, despite the Democratic primary loss, and the potential impact on the general election.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that he ordered another strike on a small boat he accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, expanding what the Trump administration has declared is an "armed conflict" with cartels.
President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in an "armed conflict" with them, according to a Trump administration memo obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday, following recent U.S. strikes on boats in the Caribbean.