Matt Gagnon discusses the political climate, focusing on Trump’s attacks on Maine’s governor and the federal government’s spending. David from California criticizes Trump’s administration, accusing it of being “organized crime” and expressing distrust in Elon Musk’s involvement in the treasury. Matt counters by highlighting the increased federal spending this year. Heidi questions the cost of changing Maine license plates to feature the Old Maine flag, noting the state’s financial issues. Kevin argues for limited government, citing the $37 trillion national debt. Matt agrees, emphasizing the need for substantial changes to address the deficit and excessive spending.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military carried out three strikes Monday in the waters of the Eastern Pacific against boats suspected of carrying drugs, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.
Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.
President Donald Trump announced he's ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called "egregious behavior" aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's backing off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after speaking to the mayor, as protesters gathered outside a U.S. Coast Guard base where they were located.
