A codefendant who previously pleaded guilty posted online that he created the group for ‘fighters’ who were expected to bring ‘weaponry’ and body armor with them to Washington on Jan. 6, according to prosecutors.
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New York Republicans say Rep. Santos should resign, has ‘disgraced’ House
The new congressman from Long Island, who lied about his resume and family heritage, flatly rejected the call to resign, saying, ‘I will not.’
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Record $28 million spent on Maine’s race for governor
Spending also surpassed national projections, with one group estimating that $27 million would be spent on the race for governor.
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From big reelection win to partisan pushback, what lies ahead in Mills’ second term?
While Gov. Janet Mills didn’t get the votes she needed for an emergency heating assistance package last week, she goes into a second term with a Democratic majority in the Legislature and projected budget surpluses.
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Arizona certifies 2022 election despite Republican complaints
Republican Kari Lake, who lost the race for governor, is expected to file a lawsuit in the coming days after she’s spent weeks of criticizing the administration of the election.
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Democratic Sen. Warnock wins Georgia runoff against Walker
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock has defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a runoff election in Georgia.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics
State panel levies $10,680 in fines against group that backed Democratic candidates
The Maine Ethics Commission voted to fine the political action committee after determining it failed to disclose top funders.
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Georgia voters storm the polls with record 301,000 early votes in 1 day in Senate runoff
Turnout was even higher in the runoff Monday than it was during presidential elections.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics
As Maine’s influence in Congress wanes, Sen. Collins holds on to clout
Rep. Chellie Pingree will lose ground next year in a Republican-controlled House, but the Republican senator’s seniority makes her the vice chair of Appropriations, where Democrats will rely on her endorsements.
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Collins says Republican Party needs to take ‘hard look’ at itself
Maine’s senior senator says the national party needs to be more inclusive and must win over moderates and young people.