The bipartisan rebuke in the House has younger TikTokers wondering why this is what the U.S. government can agree on – and not other issues important to them.
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Judge rejects Trump bid to throw out classified documents case on constitutional grounds
The judge told a Trump attorney that striking down an Espionage Act statute that underpins the bulk of the felony counts against Trump would be ‘quite an extraordinary step.’
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Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace
The high-level warning comes as an increasing number of Democrats have pushed back against Israel and as President Biden has stepped up public pressure on Netanyahu’s government.
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Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he’s putting together investor group to buy TikTok
‘This should be owned by U.S. businesses. There’s no way that the Chinese would ever let a U.S. company own something like this in China,’ he said.
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What the potential TikTok ban means, and what’s next for the bill
The House approved a bill that could lead to a ban of the social media platform if it doesn’t cut ties with its Beijing-based parent company.
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Lawmakers begin efforts to move around Speaker Mike Johnson, force vote on Ukraine aid
Over a month after the Senate approved a $95.3 billion national security package, the House remains indecisive about how – and whether – to aid allies at war.
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Laurel Libby of Auburn to seek third term in State House
Libby will face Daniel Campbell, an Auburn Democrat, in the November general election.
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Advocates rally at Maine State House for rent relief, shelter funding
The demonstration Wednesday came as lawmakers are negotiating budget proposals, including funding for a bill that would establish a pilot program for eviction prevention.
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Effort to elect presidents using popular vote gains ground in Maine
The Maine Senate votes in support of a multistate plan to sidestep the Electoral College by pledging to support presidential candidates who win the national popular vote.
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Hunter Biden rebuffs Republicans’ invitation to appear for a public hearing
The invitation included 3 of Hunter Biden’s former business associates, all of whom are currently facing their own legal challenges.