Most economists say the underlying momentum of the U.S. economy remains strong. But growth and jobs – which have been surprisingly sturdy – have generated little tangible benefit to Biden’s hopes for reelection.
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Maine lawmaker warns Nebraska not to monkey with its electoral votes
Maine state House majority leader says if Nebraska tries to help Donald Trump, Maine may act to boost Joe Biden
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Mills signs bill to expand background checks for gun purchases, update ‘yellow flag’ law
The newly signed law, which the governor proposed in the wake of the Lewiston mass shooting, expands requirements for background checks to include private, advertised sales and also updates the existing yellow flag law.
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Maine Republican leaders urge party to regain trust of women as convention begins
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, got a mixed welcome before speaking to party faithful, many of whom displayed support for former President Donald Trump.
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Meadows, Giuliani and other Trump allies charged in Arizona 2020 election probe
Those indicted include former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, attorneys Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis, John Eastman and Christina Bobb, top campaign adviser Boris Epshteyn and former campaign aide Mike Roman.
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Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows
The indictment names 11 Republicans who submitted a document to Congress falsely declaring that Trump won Arizona in 2020. The identities of the seven other defendants were identifiable based on descriptions.
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Arizona House advances a repeal of the state’s 1864 near-total abortion ban to the Senate
The breakthrough came Wednesday when a second Republican joined all Democrats in voting to overrule the Republican House speaker, who has steadfastly blocked repeal.
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States, Congress move to label, regulate deepfake political ads
States’ efforts are largely focused on identifying content produced using AI as opposed to controlling that content or prohibiting its distribution.
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Everything TikTok users need to know about a possible ban
What every TikTok user needs to know about a new potential ban of the viral-video app, including when it could disappear and how to save your data.
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With dozens of bills unfunded, Maine lawmakers consider whether to meet again
The appropriations committee is estimated to have as much as $11 million that still could be allocated, but it’s unclear if it will meet again and if lawmakers could then act on the bills that get approved.