Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Trump returns to New York to face historic criminal charges

by JILL COLVIN, MICHAEL R. SISAK, TERRY SPENCER and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

The former president is due to be arraigned on Tuesday on multiple charges of falsifying business records, including at least 1 felony offense, in the indictment handed down by a Manhattan grand jury last week.

Nation / World, Politics

Justice Department said to have more evidence of possible Trump obstruction in classified documents case

by Devlin Barrett, Josh Dawsey and Perry Stein The Washington Post April 2, 2023April 3, 2023

Ex-staffer Molly Michael’s emails and texts are guiding Justice Department investigators, who increasingly suspect the former president tried to keep some documents after a subpoena was issued.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Trump to deliver remarks Tuesday night after his arraignment

by JILL COLVIN Associated Press April 2, 2023April 2, 2023

Trump is set to deliver remarks at his Mar-a-Lago club after returning from Manhattan, where he is expected to voluntarily turn himself in.

Maine, Politics

First lady Jill Biden to visit SMCC on Wednesday

by Bonnie Washuk April 2, 2023April 2, 2023

The visit to Maine is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s ‘Investing in America’ tour to highlight how its economic policies are benefiting Americans.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Former Arkansas governor launches presidential bid, calls on Trump to drop out

by ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press April 2, 2023April 2, 2023

In addition to Trump, the former governor of Arkansas joins a Republican field that includes former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.

Maine, Politics

Legislature works to fix, or eliminate, popular property tax relief program

by Lana Cohen April 2, 2023April 1, 2023

The program, which lets some homeowners age 65 and older freeze their bills, has the unintended effect of helping the wealthiest Mainers. Eight separate bills seek a remedy.

Maine, News, Politics

Lawmakers consider proposals to stop changing clocks twice a year

by Rachel Ohm March 31, 2023April 2, 2023

The Legislature is weighing 3 bills: One would have the state make Eastern Standard Time permanent, a second would do the same for Eastern Daylight Time, and a third would study the impacts of no longer changing the clocks.