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Nation / World, News, Politics

House Speaker Mike Johnson was once the dean of a Christian law school. It never opened its doors

by BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press October 31, 2023November 1, 2023

Mike Johnson does not typically mention one aspect of his work before being elected to Congress.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Senate Democrats to subpoena Harlan Crow, Leonard Leo over Supreme Court justices’ travel

by MARK SHERMAN and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press October 31, 2023October 31, 2023

In July, the Judiciary panel approved legislation that would force the justices to abide by stronger ethics standards, but Republican opposition means it has little chance of passing.

Maine, Politics

Sen. Angus King working on new gun control legislation

by Randy Billings October 30, 2023October 31, 2023

King and Sen. Susan Collins, who both oppose a ban on assault weapons, defended their votes last week to protect access to guns for military veterans who are unable to manage their finances.

Election 2024 Trump Insurrection Amendment

Nation / World, News, Politics

Lawyers argue whether the Constitution’s ‘insurrection’ clause blocks Trump from the 2024 ballot

by NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

Monday’s hearing in Colorado state court is the first of 2 lawsuits that could end up reaching the U.S. Supreme Court. On Thursday, the Minnesota Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a similar case.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Judge reimposes gag order on Trump after comments targeting court staff, potential witnesses

by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

The order is a fresh reminder of Trump’s penchant for incendiary and bitter rants about the 4 criminal cases that he’s facing.

Maine, News, Politics

Red flag law, which Maine rejected, seen as best tool to remove guns during a mental health crisis

by Randy Billings October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

The Lewiston shootings have renewed the debate over the state’s less-restrictive yellow flag law.

Election 2023, Maine, Politics

Lewiston mass shootings quiet Maine political campaigns just days before Election Day

by Stephen Singer October 29, 2023October 29, 2023

Candidates and ballot question activists have fallen silent as the state grapples with the tragedy. With about a week left before Election Day, no one knows if or when politicking will resume.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Opponents of public utility takeover far outspend supporters as Election Day nears

by Rachel Ohm October 29, 2023October 29, 2023

The owners of Maine’s largest power companies have spent more than $37 million to defeat Question 3, while the leading supporter of a public utility takeover has spent just over $1 million.