U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken faces challenges, as Israel has dismissed U.S. calls for a path to a Palestinian state, and Iran’s militant allies in the region have shown little sign of being deterred by U.S. strikes.
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U.S. Senate border security bill includes faster work permits for asylum seekers
Maine’s congressional delegation has been pushing to let asylum seekers work sooner, although the prospects appear dim for the bipartisan Senate bill that contains Sen. Susan Collins’ provision on speeding up work permits.
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Jared Golden holds big lead in fundraising for congressional race
The Lewiston Democrat has four times as much campaign cash as his two Republican challengers combined.
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Trump, asked if he supports RNC chairwoman, suggests there will ‘probably be some changes made’
The comments come as Trump and his allies have been pushing the party to get behind him and effectively end the primary, even though he still faces Nikki Haley, his final major rival.
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Senators release $118 billion package that pairs border policies with aid for Ukraine and Israel
With Congress stalled on approving tens of billions of dollars in Ukraine aid, the U.S. has halted shipments of ammunition and missiles to Kyiv, leaving Ukrainian soldiers outgunned as they try to beat back Russia’s invasion.
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Biden wins South Carolina’s Democratic primary as he gears up for his reelection bid
The incumbent defeated the other long-shot Democrats on South Carolina’s ballot, including Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips and self-help author Marianne Williamson.
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Report: Secretary of state received hundreds of threatening messages after Trump decision
In addition to threatening and abusive communications received in December, Shenna Bellows also received an online threat last May warning the Memorial Day holiday would be her last.
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Maine officials wary of confusion at March vote over No Labels registrations, new primary rules
Local officials say they’re bracing for potential confusion because some voters may have inadvertently enrolled in the new No Labels party that has gained ballot access in Maine and because there are new rules for the upcoming March primary.
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Task force calls for reforms to regulate hidden hospital fees
A group, formed in response to a Press Herald investigation, recommends changes to Maine law to address often confusing and frustrating hospital billing practices.
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Maine Republicans oppose background checks for private gun sales
The governor’s office said Republicans mischaracterized the background check proposal and incorrectly stoked fear that it would lead to a registry of firearm owners.