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Russia, North Korea sign partnership deal, maybe the strongest since Cold War
Leaders of both countries described it as a major upgrade of their relations, covering security, trade, investment, cultural and humanitarian ties.
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Maine’s Susan Collins wins ‘Whole Hog Award’ for bringing home the bacon
Longtime senator snagged more money for her state than any of her colleagues.
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Trump allies hope his daughter’s father-in-law can help win Arab American votes in Michigan
Massad Boulos, a Lebanese businessman whose son married Tiffany Trump 2 years ago, is now helping the Republican campaign with outreach in the Arab American community.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation / World, News, Politics
George Clooney, Julia Roberts help Biden raise $28 million at fundraiser
Some of Hollywood’s brightest stars have headlined a glitzy fundraiser for President Joe Biden, helping raise what his reelection campaign said was $28 million and hoping to energize would-be supporters ahead of a November election that they argued was among the most important in the nation’s history
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Why the nation’s eyes will be drawn to Maine’s 2nd House District race this fall
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is seeking a fourth term in Congress against state Rep. Austin Theriault, a former NASCAR driver who easily won the Republican primary after being endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
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Many Senate Republicans were done with Trump after Jan. 6. Now they want him back in the White House.
Republican senators’ embrace of the former president comes after years of ups and downs.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Trump unites fractious Capitol Hill Republicans behind him as November looms
The Hill summit marked a pivot point in the Republican campaign to recapture the White House, win the Senate majority and expand control of the House.
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Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips paid for by donor Harlan Crow, Senate panel reveals
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin says his committee has uncovered at least three additional luxury trips given to Thomas.
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Yet another wrinkle in state flag debate: a design contest
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will ask for more interpretations of the 1901 Maine flag before deciding on a design that will go before voters in November.