Donald Trump announced that 200 entities, including 23 Republican governors and major utilities, have signed his non-binding "Ratepayer Protection Pledge." The pledge aims to ensure US consumers don't pay for AI datacenter build-out costs, but critics dismiss it as an "empty promise" amid rising electricity bills.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced his support for abolishing the death penalty, citing data that it's not a deterrent and leads to lengthy delays and pain for victims' families. He has repeatedly postponed executions during his term.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced his opposition to the death penalty, citing a lack of deterrence and concerns about fairness. The Republican governor, nearing the end of his second term, urged the state legislature to repeal the 1981 statute or put the issue to a public vote, despite opposition from within his party.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, has reversed his long-held stance and publicly called for the abolition of the death penalty in the state, citing a lack of deterrent effect on violent crime. Despite his position, legislative repeal faces strong opposition.
