Garrett Mason, a Republican candidate for governor of Maine in 2026, discussed his campaign and the state’s political climate. He criticized Governor Janet Mills for breaking promises, particularly on income tax increases, and highlighted the public’s frustration with recent legislative spending and tax hikes. Mason emphasized his experience in crafting state budgets and his readiness to address issues immediately if elected. He also mentioned the controversial “coffee maker ban” resulting from a misinterpreted PFAS products law, which could impact everyday items like coffee makers. Mason believes his practical experience sets him apart in the Republican primary.
Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.
Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.
The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress on Tuesday about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the conflict's costs and its impact on diminishing weapons stockpiles.
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