Matt Gagnon discusses the political dynamics surrounding a budget bill in Maine, emphasizing the need for a two-thirds majority to pass it as an emergency bill. He criticizes the Democrats for their past behavior of ignoring Republican input, leading to the current situation where they need bipartisan support. Gagnon highlights the Democrats’ hypocrisy in complaining now after years of unilateral actions. He also addresses the upcoming weather forecast, predicting multiple storms with potential snow accumulations. Additionally, he criticizes the Democrats for creating a budget gap by expanding Medicaid without proper planning, and he urges Republicans to maintain their non-cooperative stance.
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.
Back from a week abroad, President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster and reopen the government after a monthlong shutdown, breaking with majority Republicans who have long opposed such a move.
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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.