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.
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Judge reimposes gag order on Trump after comments targeting court staff, potential witnesses
The order is a fresh reminder of Trump’s penchant for incendiary and bitter rants about the 4 criminal cases that he’s facing.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Red flag law, which Maine rejected, seen as best tool to remove guns during a mental health crisis
The Lewiston shootings have renewed the debate over the state’s less-restrictive yellow flag law.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Politics
Lewiston mass shootings quiet Maine political campaigns just days before Election Day
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Opponents of public utility takeover far outspend supporters as Election Day nears
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.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Pence ends campaign for the White House after struggling to gain traction
The former vice president is dropping his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn
Republicans criticize Jared Golden for reversing his stance on assault weapons
Congressional challengers say the Democratic lawmaker should not have played ‘politics’ by supporting assault weapons ban
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Embattled Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to latest federal charges
Santos is also fighting an effort by his Republican colleagues to expel him, saying they ‘want to be judge, jury and executioner.’
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Christian conservatives cheer as Mike Johnson assumes Congress’ most powerful seat
The 2023 House speaker drama has been in some ways an intra-church affair starring Southern Baptists – including Johnson himself, speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Matt Gaetz.
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Donald Trump’s testimony is set Nov. 6 in civil fraud trial; judge says Ivanka must testify
Ivanka Trump was dismissed as a defendant months ago, and defense attorneys and her lawyer contended that she shouldn’t have to testify.