Matt Gagnon discussed the recent 30-day tariff pause on Mexico and Canada by President Trump, emphasizing the potential economic impact and political dynamics. He highlighted Canada’s response, noting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s low approval ratings and the political uncertainty leading to his eventual replacement. Gagnon criticized Trudeau’s perceived weakness in negotiations. He also contrasted this with Mexico’s agreement to deploy troops and address drug trafficking, suggesting a more strategic response. He concluded by addressing listener questions on education in Maine and the legitimacy of the Supreme Court’s decisions.
National Guard members from Texas were at an Army Reserve center in Illinois on Tuesday, the most visible sign yet of the Trump administration's plan to send troops to the Chicago area despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.
Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing lawmakers at a congressional hearing Tuesday amid growing questions about political influence over a Justice Department that has already criminally charged one of President Donald Trump's longtime foes and is facing intense White House pressure to prosecute others.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that he ordered another strike on a small boat he accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, expanding what the Trump administration has declared is an "armed conflict" with cartels.
