Senate Republican Leader Trey Stewart discussed the ongoing impasse in Augusta over the supplemental budget, which he described as a Medicaid bailout. Stewart criticized the lack of reforms proposed by Democrats, including work requirements for able-bodied adults and reducing MaineCare enrollment. He accused Democrats of bad faith negotiations, citing text messages as evidence. Stewart emphasized that Republicans have consistently opposed unsustainable spending without reforms. Despite efforts to negotiate a compromise, Democrats rejected a committee of conference and are expected to pass a majority budget without Republican input, exacerbating the fiscal challenges facing MaineCare.
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.
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.
China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday.
The Trump administration is forging ahead with plans to eject some nonprofits from a popular student loan forgiveness program if their work is deemed to have a "substantial illegal purpose" — a move that could cut off some teachers, doctors and other public workers from federal loan cancellation.