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Friday Topics & Calls

Matt Gagnon discussed the political tensions between Democrats and Republicans, highlighting the Democrats’ refusal to work with Republicans on budget issues, leading to significant financial problems. He criticized Democrats for their overspending and inability to pass a supplemental budget, blaming them for the current fiscal crises. Gagnon also mentioned the House Democrats’ reaction to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s support for a GOP spending bill, with some considering a primary challenge to Schumer. Additionally, he addressed the controversy over a non-citizen’s anti-American activities, debating the balance between free speech and national security.

Local Headlines

13 hours ago in Local

84-year-old Massachusetts boater last seen in York found dead

Searchers have recovered the body of an 84-year-old boater who went missing in York.

13 hours ago in Local

Central Maine Power prepares to deal with potential outages as early season nor’easter approaches

Central Maine Power says it's preparing for the possibility of power outages ahead of a weekend nor'easter that's set to bring rain and wind to Maine.

14 hours ago in Local

Teen who went missing near Hampden Academy found safe

Police say Amon has been located.

National Headlines

2 days ago in National

Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters still blocked

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.

4 days ago in National

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

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.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

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.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

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.