Matt Gagnon discusses the legal case of Laurel Libby, a Maine state representative whose right to vote and speak was restored by the state legislature, making the lawsuit moot. Gagnon argues that the legislature’s power to strip these rights should be challenged, questioning the constitutionality and due process involved. He highlights the potential for partisan abuse in censure actions, noting that Libby’s case was partisan and could set a precedent for future legislative actions. Gagnon expresses frustration that the case’s important legal questions remain unresolved, despite the legislature’s actions.
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling.
It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.
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Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.
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