Matt Gagnon discusses the opposition to a 3,300-seat venue in Portland, criticizing the government’s role in protecting existing businesses from competition. He argues against zoning laws, advocating for free market dynamics. Gagnon also criticizes a Public Policy Polling review of Senator Collins’ approval ratings, labeling it a biased Democratic poll aimed at undermining her popularity. He notes Collins’ unique challenge of balancing support from both Democrats and Republicans, suggesting her actual approval rating is likely higher than the poll’s 24%. Gagnon concludes by expressing frustration with the poll’s intent to create a negative public perception.
Matt speaks with Security Analyst Josh Filler. Josh Filler is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of Homeland Security official. Josh Filler works with law enforcement and other public safety agencies across the country on homeland security and emergency preparedness issues.
he U.S. stock market is pulling back from its record heights as Wall Street sifts through mixed developments on everything from the U.S.-China trade war to profits for Big Tech behemoths.
China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday.
The Trump administration is forging ahead with plans to eject some nonprofits from a popular student loan forgiveness program if their work is deemed to have a "substantial illegal purpose" — a move that could cut off some teachers, doctors and other public workers from federal loan cancellation.
