Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine argues that the relaxed rules debase the institution of the Senate and joked, ‘I plan to wear a bikini tomorrow to the Senate floor.’
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Biden exhorts world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia, warns not to let Ukraine ‘be carved up’
He implores the leaders to stand up to ‘this naked aggression today to deter other would-be aggressors tomorrow.’
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Rudy Giuliani’s former lawyer sues him for $1.36 million in unpaid fees
Attorney Robert Costello says the fees are owed for years of unpaid work. It is the latest in a series of legal obstacles faced by Rudy Giuliani.
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House Republicans set first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing for Sept. 28
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced the impeachment inquiry last week after facing mounting pressure from his right flank to take action against Biden or risk being ousted from his leadership job.
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Portland City Council passes hotel fee proposal at meeting disrupted by hate speech
Zoom commenters attacking people of color temporarily derailed Monday’s meeting, prompting an executive session before the council passed a plan to fund a tourism marketing campaign.
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Hunter Biden sues IRS over agents’ remarks about his case
The lawsuit comes amid criminal charges and escalating legal battles surrounding the younger Biden, a failed plea deal and a nearly five-year investigation into his finances, taxes and a gun purchase.
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House Republicans strike deal on short-term funding, but Senate likely to reject it
The short-term funding bill, known as a continuing resolution, would keep the government running until Oct. 31, but it is likely to face opposition in the Senate.
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Trump refuses to say in TV interview how he watched the Jan. 6 events unfold
Trump’s former aides have said he sequestered himself in the room off the Oval Office to watch, at times even rewinding and rewatching some parts.
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Nearly 800 Maine voters left No Labels party after signature-drive confusion
The group, which drew criticism from some voters who said they were misled into changing party affiliations, still has well over the 5,000 signatures needed to qualify for the 2024 ballot.
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Trump keeps distance from impeachment inquiry while assailing Biden
The Republican polling leader in the 2024 presidential campaign has been relentless in leveling exaggerated or unsubstantiated accusations against Biden.