Matt Gagnon announced that Spencer would no longer be part of the program due to conflicts, with Bill Diamond as a temporary replacement. Gagnon criticized Janet Mills for instigating scrutiny on Maine over a gender identity policy in prisons, arguing it introduces unnecessary safety risks. He emphasized the biological differences in crime rates between men and women. Gagnon also discussed the inefficacy of the “Doge” project in reducing federal spending, citing a $2 trillion annual deficit and Trump’s proposed military budget increase. Finally, he touched on the challenges of homeless services in Portland, suggesting reforms to general assistance programs.
A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.
Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.
Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.