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Supreme Court says cities can ban homeless people sleeping outdoors

by LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press June 28, 2024June 28, 2024

In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the court reversed an appeals court ruling that found outdoor sleeping bans amount to cruel and unusual punishment.

Election 2024, Nation / World, Politics

Democrats panic over Biden’s debate performance, doubt his future

by Ashley Parker The Washington Post June 28, 2024June 28, 2024

The consternation over his halting performance encompassed both the halls of Congress and the living rooms of Democratic stalwarts.

Election 2024, Nation / World, Politics

Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him – for now

by ZEKE MILLER, STEVE PEOPLES and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press June 28, 2024June 28, 2024

Biden ‘just didn’t have the spark that we needed tonight,’ Rosemarie DeAngelus, a Democrat from South Portland, said from her watch party at Broadway Bowl.

Election 2024, Local & State

Angus King, Jared Golden called ‘centrists’ who deserve reelection

by Steve Collins June 27, 2024

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin includes both Mainers among moderates he’s endorsing from both parties.

Nation / World, News, Politics

The first televised U.S. presidential debate was between 2 women

by Robert Mitchell The Washington Post June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

The joint appearance on CBS’ ‘Face the Nation’ by Eleanor Roosevelt and Maine Sen. Margaret Chase Smith on Nov. 4, 1956, is widely regarded as the first televised presidential debate.

Election 2024, Politics

Biden delivers halting answers, Trump unleashes flurry of falsehoods at first debate

by ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE, WILL WEISSERT, BILL BARROW and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press June 27, 2024June 28, 2024

Donald Trump’s allies immediately declared victory after the debate while prominent Democrats publicly questioned whether President Biden could move forward.