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.
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.
