The state Senate voted 20-10 to override, and the measure will go next to the House for consideration, possibly next week.
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Trump unleashes impeachment fury at acquittal ‘celebration’
The president’s comments are a clear sign that he is emboldened like never before as he seeks re-election.
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Eric Brakey holds fundraising lead in race for 2nd Congressional District
He will join two other Republicans in a debate Thursday at Lewiston Middle School.
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Sen. Collins votes to acquit, Sen. King to convict as Senate clears Trump of impeachment charges
While Susan Collins didn’t expand on comments she had made in announcing her vote, Angus King again faulted the president and expressed concern that the Senate’s ‘inaction’ seriously harms the Constitution’s system of checks and balances.
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Trump found not guilty on both impeachment charges
The president is accused of pressuring Ukraine to investigate Democratic rival Joe Biden, in what House Democrats said was a quid pro quo for personal political gain and in actions that many Republicans freely acknowledged.
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Pelosi rips Trump speech. Right there on the podium.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had the last word on the president’s State of the Union speech.
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What happened in Iowa and what’s next after caucus mess
Iowa’s traditional role of creating certainty in the presidential nominating contest has been turned on its head because of a meltdown in its caucuses.
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Trump touts ‘Great American Comeback’ in State of the Union; Pelosi rips up his speech
In a toned-down version of a campaign speech, the president makes his case for another term – and gets a very public rebuke from the House speaker.
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Buttigieg and Sanders lead, Biden back in the pack as Iowa caucus results come in
The results reflect 71% of precincts in the state – a day after technical problems marred the complicated process.
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Campaigns begin public fight over Maine law limiting vaccine exemptions
Opponents of the law see the elimination of non-medical exemptions for schoolchildren as government overreach, while supporters argue that children’s health is at stake.