Matt Gagnon shared the sad news of Dean, a regular caller facing a severe illness, who recently passed away. Gagnon then shifted to discussing the politically motivated shootings in Minnesota, highlighting the immediate partisan reactions from both sides. He criticized the quick attempts to politicize the tragedy, emphasizing the need to focus on the human aspect and the underlying mental health issues. Gagnon expressed concern about the potential long-term consequences for the Minnesota Legislature and society’s inability to prevent such acts, stressing the importance of addressing the root causes of violence and mental illness.
They gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday — former presidents, vice presidents, sworn political foes and newfound friends — in a show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of President Donald Trump.
Melania Trump and Usha Vance took their first trip together, spending time in North Carolina on Wednesday with service members and their families to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.
Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma must pay billions of dollars to settle a flood of lawsuits over the harms of opioids, in a new deal formally approved by a federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday.
The House voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill Tuesday to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.
