Matt Gagnon discussed the potential U.S. involvement in Iran strikes, noting that Iran has prepared missiles and other military equipment for attacks on U.S. bases. American officials have deployed 36 refueling aircraft to Europe to support fighter jets and bombers. Fears of a wider war are rising as Israel presses the White House to intervene. Trump’s signals of potential involvement, including strikes and participation, were highlighted. The conversation also touched on the U.S. military’s capabilities and the potential retaliation from Iran and its allies. Additionally, Matt Gagnon addressed the political landscape in Maine, including the upcoming gubernatorial race and the financial challenges faced by the state.
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.
