Gangs have deep ties to Haiti’s political and economic elite, but they have become more independent, financing their operations with kidnapping ransoms to buy smuggled weapons.
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Republican AGs from 16 states attack Maine bill protecting providers who give gender-affirming or abortion care
While Republican-led states that have banned the care are threatening legal action against Maine, 11 other states have passed similar shield laws that protect practitioners who provide gender-affirming and abortion care to residents of other states.
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Hearing on the Biden classified documents probe turns into a proxy campaign battle
Special counsel Robert Hur, in his report, concluded that Biden should not face criminal charges over his mishandling of documents but also impugned the president’s age and competence.
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Biden, Trump clinch nominations, setting the stage for grueling general election rematch
The rematch will almost certainly deepen the nation’s searing political and cultural divides in the 8-month grind that lies ahead.
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Biden effigy beaten, kicked at Kansas county Republican event, drawing outrage
The event, promoted by a county Republican organization, comes amid increased fears over violence against public officials and civil servants.
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RNC fires dozens of employees after Trump-backed leadership takes over
About 60 people were told they were no longer employed with the Republican National Committee, according to a person with direct knowledge.
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Industry passes all articles at annual town meeting
The town report was dedicated to Robert Geisser and Joseph Paradis Jr., recognizing their many years of service to the town.
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Biden’s budget proposal offers tax breaks for families and lower health care costs
The proposal for fiscal 2025 is an election year blueprint about what the future could hold if Biden and enough of his fellow Democrats win in November.
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Four months after Lewiston mass shooting, pressure builds for long-sought gun safety reforms
But Maine defenders of traditional gun rights also turned out in force at last week’s hearings, and it’s unclear if the support to enact changes will be sustained.
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Sen. King co-sponsors bill to help teachers, law enforcement buy homes
The HELPER Act would eliminate both the downpayment and monthly mortgage insurance premium requirements for ‘helpers,’ including firefighters and medical first responders.