State Senator Jim Libby announced his run for governor of Maine in 2026, citing concerns over the state’s “muddy rudder” economy and its impact on businesses. He emphasized the need for business viability and pro-business policies, criticizing recent legislative actions like rent caps and energy policies that he believes hinder economic growth. Libby advocated for increased math education requirements, from two to three years, to improve quantitative literacy. He also highlighted the structural issues with Maine’s Medicaid system, which he believes is unsustainable and needs reform. Libby is using the clean election system for his campaign, with a maximum contribution of $100.
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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