House Speaker Mike Johnson walked back his comments on the cutting semiconductor subsidies, saying he only meant that Republicans would ‘streamline’ the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act.
Election 2024
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It’s a fight to the finish in races that will determine control of Congress
The outcome of Tuesday’s election will shape the country’s future, determining whether the new White House has allies or skeptics on Capitol Hill – or faces a divided Congress.
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Advocates warn of abortion restrictions that could affect Maine
But the Trump campaign says Democrats are fearmongering.
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Secret Service says it applied reforms since July 13 attack on Trump
The report said it had identified ‘several instances of behaviors and acts by multiple employees that warrant review for corrective counseling and, potentially, disciplinary action,’ and that they would be provided due process under the law.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Schools & Education
At Maine’s college campuses, young voters cite key issues in the national election
Among the top issues driving some young voters interviewed at campuses this week were reproductive rights, climate change and equality.
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Former Windham officer linked to new Russian disinformation videos
The latest video that surfaced in Georgia bore the hallmarks of a Russia-linked troll farm aided by John Mark Dougan, a former Florida and Maine law enforcement officer who lives in Russia.
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Where to vote in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties
The polls will close at 8 p.m.
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Trump suggests Liz Cheney should have guns ‘trained on her face’
The Republican nominee has long vilified former congresswoman Liz Cheney over her criticism of his role in fomenting the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Bill Clinton rallies hundreds of Harris supporters in Portland
The former president visited the city to make a final push in support of Vice President Kamala Harris as she vies for the presidency.
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Golden, Theriault make final pitches to voters in Maine’s 2nd District
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden’s final campaign ad focuses on family, while Republican challenger Austin Theriault reminds voters that he’s Donald Trump’s top pick in a race that could determine which party controls the House.