Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny’s whereabouts are unknown, supporters say

by DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press December 11, 2023December 12, 2023

As President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe, Alexei Navalny campaigned against official corruption and organized major anti-Kremlin protests.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Trump, declaring he has ‘nothing more to say,’ announces he won’t testify again at New York fraud trial

by MICHAEL R. SISAK and JILL COLVIN Associated Press December 10, 2023December 11, 2023

The former president had been expected to return to the stand Monday. Instead, his trial will continue Tuesday with other witnesses.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Biden’s focus on bashing Trump takes a page from the winning Obama and Bush reelection playbooks

by WILL WEISSERT Associated Press December 10, 2023December 11, 2023

For President Biden, a centerpiece of his reelection campaign is trying to negatively define Donald Trump in the public’s eye.

Elections, Local & State, Politics

Maine secretary of state receives 3 challenges to Trump appearing on primary ballot

by Rachel Ohm December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

The secretary of state’s office will assess the challenges Monday to see if they meet state requirements, and if so will issue a notice for public hearings.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Retiring Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy endorses Trump for president

by LISA MASCARO Associated Press December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

Asked in an interview if he would willing to serve in a Trump cabinet, McCarthy said, ‘In the right position, look, if, if I’m the best person for the job, yes.’

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine delegation presses Army to explain how it handled reservist responsible for Lewiston shootings

by Randy Billings December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

The request for a comprehensive investigation comes a day after Sens. Collins and King, and Reps. Pingree and Golden met with grieving relatives of victims killed in Lewiston.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Appeals court upholds gag order on Trump in election interference case

by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

The three-judge panel’s ruling modifies the gag order to allow the Republican 2024 presidential front-runner to make disparaging comments about special counsel Jack Smith.