The discussion centers on the political and legal implications of presidential actions under the War Powers Act. Matt highlights a historical pattern where actions by presidents from Gerald Ford to Joe Biden have faced bipartisan criticism for allegedly violating the War Powers Act. Specific examples include Ronald Reagan’s actions in Grenada and Libya, and Donald Trump’s actions in Syria and Iran. Matt argues that these criticisms are often politically motivated and that the War Powers Act allows presidential actions in cases of national emergency or attack on U.S. forces.
A man accused of shooting and killing his longtime girlfriend in Carrabassett Valley this week will remain held without bail after his first court appearance on Wednesday.
House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's wealthiest men.
Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.
It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.
Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.
