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.
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.
