Attorneys in Donald Trump’s hush money trial have finished their closing arguments after a marathon day in court.
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Trump loudly heckled at Libertarian National Convention
The presumptive Republican nominee normally confines himself to audiences of confirmed supporters.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Why a push behind a ban on flavored tobacco in Maine evaporated
House leaders say they didn’t have the votes in one of the most heavily lobbied pieces of legislation this session, frustrating and angering advocates.
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Biden campaign announces Maine leadership team
The campaign has named BJ McCollister, Amy Cookson, Jonathan Asen and Matt Moonen to lead the reelection effort in Maine.
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Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls in New Hampshire faces $6 million fine, criminal charges
The FCC said the fine it proposed for Steven Kramer, who has admitted to orchestrating the phony message, is its first involving generative AI technology.
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Border bill fails Senate test vote as Democrats seek to underscore Republican resistance
The legislation, negotiated by a bipartisan group of senators, was already rejected by most Republicans in February when it was linked to a foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies.
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Johnson girds for another House Republican fight on government spending
House Speaker Mike Johnson and his leadership team announced an ambitious timeline to pass government spending measures, otherwise known as appropriations bills.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills joined White House state dinner with Biden, Kenyan leader
Gov. Janet Mills was invited to the state dinner in honor of the president of Kenya.
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Business group objects to proposed rules for new paid family leave law
The Maine State Chamber of Commerce says employers who want to eventually opt out of the program by offering their own paid leave benefit still would have to pay into the fund for 16 months.
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Nikki Haley says she will vote for Trump in 2024 election
The former UN ambassador shuttered her own bid for the Republican nomination 2 months ago but did not immediately endorse Donald Trump.