President Donald Trump has endorsed former Governor Paul LePage for Congress in 2026, positioning LePage as a strong contender for the second congressional district seat in Maine. LePage’s political alignment with Trump dates back to 2016, when he initially supported Chris Christie before endorsing Jeb Bush and eventually Trump. Trump praised LePage as a “proven America first fighter,” though Matt notes that LePage’s support for Trump came after backing other candidates. The endorsement highlights LePage’s political evolution and his long-standing relationships within the Republican Party.
House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's wealthiest men.
Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.
It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.
Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.
