Jason from Westbrook questioned the necessity of government funding and tax exemptions. Matt Gagnon explained that government funding initially aimed to invest in worthwhile things but led to a never-ending system of constituent demands. He criticized government interference in markets, citing insurance premiums as an example. Kira supported government funding but acknowledged its flaws. The discussion shifted to President Trump’s foreign policy, particularly his approach to Syria and Iran. Anthony from Winthrop highlighted the impact of high energy costs in Maine on businesses and residents. Finally, Matt Gagnon argued against Pete Rose’s induction into the Hall of Fame due to his gambling activities.
They gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday — former presidents, vice presidents, sworn political foes and newfound friends — in a show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of President Donald Trump.
Melania Trump and Usha Vance took their first trip together, spending time in North Carolina on Wednesday with service members and their families to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.
Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma must pay billions of dollars to settle a flood of lawsuits over the harms of opioids, in a new deal formally approved by a federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday.
The House voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill Tuesday to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.
