A federal judge orders Alexander Smirnov’s detention after prosecutors raised concerns that the man who claims to have ties to Russian intelligence could flee the country.
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Biden and Trump plan dueling trips to the Mexico border in Texas on Thursday
Biden has excoriated Republicans for abandoning the bipartisan border deal after Trump came out in opposition to the plan, while Trump has dialed up his anti-immigrant rhetoric.
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Deal to dodge government shutdown appears to stall amid GOP policy demands
Lawmakers abandoned tentative plans to announce legislative text on a deal Sunday evening.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes exempting all Maine nonprofits from sales tax
The change, which would cost the state about $10 million annually, is necessary to simplify the tax code and reduce confusion, officials say.
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Clock is ticking for Trump to post bonds worth half a billion dollars
Though he has vowed to appeal both cases, he must immediately grapple with the enormous sums that are at stake.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Maine voters gear up for March 5 presidential primaries, though many are unhappy with the choices
Although the outcomes of the Democratic and Republican primaries seem clear-cut, some voters look forward to casting ballots for their preferred candidates while others dread a rematch of the 2020 presidential race.
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Trump wins South Carolina primary, beating Haley in her home state
Haley spent weeks crisscrossing the state that twice elected her governor, warning that Trump is too old and distracted to be president again. Voters disagreed.
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Trump says Black voters like him more because of his indictments and mug shot
Trump said he has seen Black Americans wearing mug shots on their T-shirts.
Posted inNation / World, New England, News, Politics
Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI robocall ahead of New Hampshire primary
Dean Phillips’ presidential campaign allegedly hired the man to create the audio for what authorities say may be the first known attempt to use artificial intelligence to interfere with a U.S. election.
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Maine fails to meet federal standards when returning at-risk children to their families, watchdog report says
OPEGA’s report highlights another symptom of a child welfare system that suffers from high vacancies, heavy caseloads and a lack of community services for families struggling with mental health and substance use issues.