Ken Capron, a candidate for governor of Maine, discussed his candidacy and platform. He highlighted his background as a CPA and financial systems analyst, emphasizing his expertise in government finance and efficiency. Capron criticized the current state of Maine’s finances, citing a recent audit report, and proposed creating an Office of Inspector General to address systemic issues. He stressed the need for smaller government and better financial management. Capron differentiated himself from other candidates by his financial expertise and innovative solutions, such as using cruise ships for housing and developing new transportation modes. He also outlined his campaign strategy, including fundraising and volunteer efforts under the Clean Elections program.
Five years ago, video images from a Minneapolis street showing a police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd as his life slipped away ignited a social movement. Now, videos from another Minneapolis street showing the last moments of Renee Good's life are central to another debate about law enforcement in America.
As anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis' streets over the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, a new shooting by federal officers in Oregon left two people wounded, sparked additional protests and elicited more scrutiny of enforcement operations across the U.S.
The state of Minnesota must play a role in investigating the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Gov. Tim Walz insisted Thursday, pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands.
The Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, setting up a test for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.
