Four contenders are vying for Republican backing in Maine’s 2nd District primary for the right to face Rep. Jared Golden next year.
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Republican Rep. Scott Perry refuses Jan. 6 panel’s request for interview
The letter is the first time the panel has released a request to a member of Congress as the members inquire about the details of Perry and other congressional Republicans who met with Trump before the Capitol attack.
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Jan. 6 panel seeks interview, records from Republican Rep. Scott Perry
Perry allegedly pushed the Justice Department to overturn the election and met with the president before the attack.
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Stacey Abrams seeks national voting rights action before 2022 race
The Democrat is launching a second bid to become Georgia’s governor after losing narrowly to Republican Brian Kemp in 2018.
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Pelosi announces plans for ‘solemn observance’ of insurrection anniversary
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, expressed trepidation about being in session Jan. 6, citing security concerns.
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Democrats will try to rebuild after Manchin tanks $2 trillion package
But the next steps remain highly uncertain for the president and his party.
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Manchin’s private offer to Biden included pre-k, climate money, Obamacare – but not child tax credit
Manchin’s private proposal to the White House was made just days before a spectacular public collapse in negotiations between the White House and the West Virginia senator.
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Schumer vows vote on Build Back Better legislation despite Manchin’s opposition
Schumer’s letter came a day after Manchin, during an appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” delivered what many saw as a potentially fatal blow to one of the centerpieces of Biden’s agenda.
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Senate confirms big slate of Biden ambassadors
The Senate has confirmed more than 30 ambassadors and other Biden administration nominees.
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Trump sues New York attorney general in effort to end probe of his business practices
Letitia James is looking at whether the Trump Organization misled banks or tax officials about the value of assets – inflating them to gain favorable loan terms or minimizing them to reap tax savings.