Matt Gagnon and Bruce discussed the decline in governance, citing Troy Jackson’s run for Maine governor and the lack of response to Biden’s perceived decline. They highlighted George Clooney’s call for Biden’s resignation and the broader decay in governance. Matt mentioned a book by Tapper where Democrats privately acknowledged concerns about Biden but did not act publicly. They also discussed Biden’s cognitive decline, supported by anecdotes from Tapper’s book and personal observations. The conversation touched on political accountability, the impact of personal integrity, and the broader societal reflection in Washington’s actions.
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.
