Matt Gagnon discussed the historical and contemporary differences between settlers and immigrants in the U.S., emphasizing the need for settlers in the early Republic versus the current welfare state. He criticized the financial burden on cities like Portland due to resettlement costs and argued for a simpler, less welfare-dependent immigration system. Gagnon highlighted the political motivations behind permissive immigration policies, particularly for Democratic Party gains. He suggested a complete overhaul of immigration laws to make legal entry easier and cut off welfare support, advocating for a system that encourages self-sufficiency among immigrants.
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling.
It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.
In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.
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