The incident is one of a recent string of crackdowns on the press, and even though most recent cases have been dismissed or dropped, such actions could deter other reporters from pursuing important stories.
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Biden says he’s helped lower inflation as he hosts first meeting of his new supply chain council
The president used the council meeting to announce 30 actions to improve access to medicine and needed economic data as well as other programs tied to the production and shipment of goods.
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Maine providers push back on proposal to require testing of medical cannabis products
The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy says a recent study found 45% of 127 medical cannabis samples failed testing that is mandatory for the recreational market.
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Many voters are weary about a Biden-Trump rematch in 2024. Third parties hope they can fill the gap
The 2024 presidential election is drawing a robust field of independent, third-party and long-shot candidates. Their odds are exceedingly long.
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Republicans want to pair border security with aid for Ukraine. Here’s why that makes a deal so tough
A small, bipartisan group in the Senate is taking the lead and working to find a narrow compromise that can overcome a likely filibuster by winning 60 votes.
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Rep. George Santos says he expects to be kicked out of Congress as expulsion vote looms
In a defiant speech Friday sprinkled with taunts and obscenities aimed at his congressional colleagues, Santos insisted he was ‘not going anywhere.’
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Andrew Cuomo accused of sexual harassment by former aide in new legal filing
The former New York governor is being sued by a woman who says Cuomo sexually harassed her while he was still in office.
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Group behind ‘right to repair’ referendum faces fines for late notice of major donations
The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics could assess up to $240,000 in fines for the Maine Automotive Right to Repair Committee, but staff are recommending a levy of $50,000.
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‘In the Arena’ podcast Ep. 8: Is hope alive in today’s politics?
“In the Arena” is a podcast for Mainers interested in a deeper understanding of the political issues facing our state, featuring former TV anchor/reporter Pat Callaghan, former Republican state Sen. Phil Harriman and former Democratic Portland mayor Ethan Strimling. This week, on the final episode of “In The Arena,” Pat, Ethan and Phil dive into […]
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On Biden’s 81st birthday, Trump, 77, releases doctor’s note saying he’s in ‘excellent’ health
The letter posted on the former president’s social media platform contained no details to support his claims.