The United States circulated a rival resolution that would support a temporary cease-fire in Gaza linked to the release of all hostages and call for the lifting of all restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian aid.
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How the decision to honor a Trump ally tore apart a Rhode Island Hall of Fame
After Michael Flynn was selected to join the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame, board members began resigning.
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Biden willing to meet House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss Ukraine, Israel aid
Lawmakers are on recess so it’s not clear when a meeting might be scheduled.
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Trump didn’t quit NATO, but a potential second term alarms allies
The former president’s long-standing view that European allies should bear more of their own defense costs could come to a head in a second term.
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Trump VP contender Tim Scott doesn’t want to talk about vice president’s role in certifying election
Sen. Tim Scott is treading carefully on questions about whether he would have certified the 2020 election had he been vice president at that time.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Special funds let Maine lawmakers raise and spend with few limits
While restrictions remain for campaign contributions to a legislative candidate, businesses and individuals can donate unlimited amounts to political action committees run by candidates after they’re elected. And some of their expenditures might surprise you.
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Sen. King warns that without U.S. help, ‘Russia will just take over’ in Ukraine
King, whose remarks were aired by ‘CBS Sunday Morning,’ has been an ardent supporter of a large military aid package for Ukraine and other U.S. allies.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Even voters in independent-minded Maine are taking sides in a polarized nation
Independents have the opportunity to shape the outcome of Maine’s Super Tuesday primaries, casting votes for the first time after the state loosened its rules to allow independents to vote in presidential contests.
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Gas industry, environmentalists, consumer advocates negotiate study on future of natural gas in Maine
Numerous stakeholders are negotiating what a study would look like as legislation proposes to scale back Maine’s natural gas network.
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West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won’t run for president in 2024
Manchin, the only Democrat holding statewide office in West Virginia, has been at odds with members of his own party over his support for coal and other fossil fuels.