The discussion centered on Steve from Westbrook’s criticism of President Trump’s policy inconsistencies and the media’s portrayal of him. Steve highlighted Trump’s 180-degree turns on major issues, comparing him to Bill Clinton. Matt and other callers debated the nature of presidential lies, with Matt arguing that all presidents lie but Trump’s are more brazen. Evan from Saco noted that Trump’s recent criticism of Iran was a rare consistent stance. Adam from Scarborough emphasized the importance of trust in presidential actions, suggesting that while Trump’s inconsistencies are concerning, his supporters still trust him to make the right decisions.
From a surprising heatwave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling into the East Coast, chaotic weather on Monday put more than half the nation's population in the path of extreme conditions.
Legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump, who claims that passage of the bill will "guarantee the midterms" for his Republican Party in November.
Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security screeners dragged into a second month.
Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.
