Matt Gagnon discussed the potential activation of the National Guard in Washington, DC, due to the FBI’s situation. He criticized Mayor Muriel Bowser for her incompetent administration and highlighted the unique federal oversight of the city. Gagnon also criticized the response to small protests, using a New York example where 16 protesters drew a large police presence. John called in to discuss the U.S.’s $125 trillion debt, emphasizing the unsustainable nature of the economy and the potential for a severe economic collapse. Gagnon agreed, expressing his frustration with both parties’ lack of seriousness about debt and deficit issues.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.