Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Trump ordered hold on military aid days before calling Ukrainian president, officials say

by Karoun Demirjian, Josh Dawsey, Ellen Nakashima and Carol D. Leonnig The Washington Post September 23, 2019September 14, 2020

The order is likely to fuel suspicions on Capitol Hill that Trump sought to leverage congressionally approved aid in order to damage a political rival.

Maine, News, Politics

Elizabeth Warren’s campaign puts Maine’s Frances Perkins at center stage

by Steve Collins September 23, 2019September 14, 2020

The Mainer who helped create the New Deal has become a staple of Democrat Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign speeches.

Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics

Some Mainers say opponents of vaccine law misled them in petition effort

by Scott Thistle September 23, 2019September 23, 2019

Other voters are writing Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, asking him to remove their signatures.

Maine, News, Politics

Telecommunications, utilities spend heavy on lobbying in Maine

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press September 22, 2019September 23, 2019

Lobbyists have reported spending $4.2 million in the Democratic Legislature’s busy session this year.

Perspective, Politics

What are the revived allegations against Justice Brett Kavanaugh?

by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press September 22, 2019November 5, 2019

Some questions and answers about the revived decades-old sexual impropriety allegations against Justice Brett Kavanaugh

Perspective, Politics

Collins’ aide: New Kavanaugh accusation ‘lacks an accuser’

by The Associated Press September 22, 2019November 5, 2019

A spokeswoman for Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collins says newly disclosed allegations of sexual misconduct by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh are not adding anything new to what’s already been reported

Maine, News, Politics

Maine joins multistate lawsuit over auto emissions standards

by Megan Gray September 20, 2019September 20, 2019

The lawsuit argues the Trump administration has no authority to revoke a waiver allowing California to set tough tailpipe emission standards.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Bruce Poliquin picked by Trump to head federal firm that seeks to recover money for investors

by Steve Collins Sun Journal September 20, 2019November 5, 2019

The former Maine congressman tapped to lead the Board of Securities Investor Protection Corp. that has recovered billions over the years from failed Wall Street firms.

Nation / World, Politics