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Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Trump signals support for Biden plan to loosen marijuana restrictions
The former president suggests he wants to see marijuana reclassified as a Schedule III drug, the first time Trump has endorsed the easing of federal restrictions.
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House Democratic leader rejects Republican spending bill as ‘unserious and unacceptable’
The response frames the spending battle to come over the next weeks as lawmakers work to reach consensus on a short-term spending bill that would prevent a partial government shutdown on Oct. 1.
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Congress takes up a series of bills targeting China, from drones to drugs
Many of the bills scheduled for a vote this week appear to have both parties’ support, reflecting strong consensus that congressional actions are needed to counter China.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Harris, Trump ready for debate that could define rest of 2024 campaign
Tuesday’s faceoff, which may be the only presidential debate between the 2 nominees, could be the largest audience either faces before Election Day.
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Harris’ past debates show a prosecutor’s style with narrative flair, but also risks when facing Trump
She faces former President Donald Trump, who will participate in his 7th general election debate since 2016, on Tuesday in an event that will be seen by tens of millions of viewers as early voting starts around the country.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Former Pence chief of staff says Trump played ‘central role’ in Jan. 6 ahead of speech in Maine
Still, in an interview with the Press Herald, Marc Short said the former president doesn’t represent a threat to democracy, as Democrats contend. Short will speak to students Wednesday at Colby College.
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Harris campaign plans for outreach in swing states after debate with Trump
The candidates’ spouses will also be part of the tour. Doug Emhoff, Harris’ husband, will go to Nevada, Arizona and Florida. Gwen Walz is scheduled to be in Georgia, New Hampshire and Maine.
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House Republicans push for proof of citizenship when registering to vote
Congress needs to approve a stop-gap spending bill before the end of the budget year on Sept. 30 to avoid a government shutdown.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Could the 2024 presidential election hinge on Maine? It’s possible.
Electoral College math, recent history and current polling suggest a remote – though not absurd – scenario in which the lone District 2 vote plays an outsize role.