Trump Withdraws Surgeon General Nominee; Maine Governor Drops Senate Bid; Study Links Meat to Alzheimer's

In a series of notable developments on May 1, President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Dr. Casey Means for Surgeon General after facing opposition from GOP Senator Bill Cassidy, whose resistance stalled the confirmation process. Meanwhile, Maine Governor Janet Mills has exited the Democratic Senate primary, clearing the way for progressive challenger Graham Platner to take on Republican incumbent Susan Collins. Additionally, three members of the same family have been indicted on federal charges related to an assault during an anti-ICE protest. In health news, a new study has found a potential link between meat consumption and Alzheimer's disease, raising further concerns about dietary impacts on long-term brain health.