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Wednesday Calls & Topics

Matt Gagnon discussed the White House ballroom expansion, noting its $230 million cost, similar to Trump’s Justice Department claim. He compared the current political climate to the Republican Party’s anti-establishment shift since 2009, citing examples like Sharon Angle’s 2010 campaign. Gagnon criticized the Democratic Party’s handling of Graham Plattner’s scandal, contrasting it with past Republican reactions. Callers debated Plattner’s authenticity and the impact of Democratic policies on working Americans, highlighting issues with subsidies and welfare programs. Security concerns for the White House expansion were also raised, emphasizing the need for improved protection.

Local Headlines

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Lewiston Police Say 7 Underage Kids Face Assault Charges

Police say all seven suspects face Aggravated Assault charges

8 hours ago in Local

Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Androscoggin County Crash

Mechanic Falls Police say an investigation is ongoing.

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8 injured after early morning crash in Saint George

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National Headlines

2 days ago in National

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts.

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Janet Mills drops U.S. Senate bid before June 9 primary

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4 days ago in National

US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants

A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.

5 days ago in National

Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.