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Bill from Portland emphasized the need to address fiscal issues and criticized Susan Collins for her stance on ICE’s traffic stops. He highlighted the nervousness of immigrants around law enforcement and the lack of driver’s licenses among many. Matt agreed, stressing the importance of an orderly immigration process to avoid a shadow economy. David criticized the privatization of ICE prisons, while Mike blamed Democrats for the current immigration crisis. Ray noted the media’s focus on ICE shootings over police shootings and defended the training and actions of ICE officers. The discussion concluded with a consensus on the need for a functional and orderly immigration system.

Local Headlines

8 hours ago in Local

Defamation Lawsuit from Lobstermen in Jeopardy Over Free-Speech Concerns

The New England-based plaintiffs sued the Monterey Bay Aquarium for defamation.

13 hours ago in Local

More Shark Sightings Reported in Scarborough

The observations are consistent with the increased shark activity reported over the past several days.

13 hours ago in Local

Man Critically Injured in Poland SUV-Motorcycle Crash

The crash remains under investigation.

National Headlines

16 hours ago in National

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.

23 hours ago in National

North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure

Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.

23 hours ago in National

Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination

Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.

1 day ago in National

Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Clears Key Hurdle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday in his bid to be confirmed to…