Opposition is growing from Republican colleagues who are warning the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump that no more threats or promises can win their support.
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No Labels sues Arizona to block opponents from using new political party to run for office
The lawsuit asks a federal judge to block Secretary of State Adrian Fontes from allowing people to run for offices other than president or vice president under the No Labels banner.
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Newly appointed California Sen. Laphonza Butler will not seek election to a full term in 2024
Butler, a Democratic insider and former labor leader, was named earlier this month by Gov. Gavin Newsom to complete the late Dianne Feinstein’s remaining term.
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Sen. Collins planning ‘solidarity’ trip to Israel with other members of Congress
Maine’s senior senator announced the trip during a conversation with The Washington Post on Thursday, but no details were immediately available.
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Republicans warn many Gaza refugees could be headed for the U.S. Here’s why that’s unlikely
Here’s a closer look at what’s being said and what the realities are.
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Jim Jordan says he’s still running for House gavel, but Republican plan for a temporary speaker falls flat
Moderates who have twice rejected Jordan are unwilling to support him now, while the Ohio Republican’s hard-right allies are refusing to allow a temporary speaker to gain more power.
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Lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump’s Georgia loss, agrees to cooperate
Powell, who was charged alongside Trump and 17 others with violating the state’s anti-racketeering law, entered the plea just a day before jury selection was set to start in her trial.
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National campaign launches to promote Pingree’s asylum seeker work bill
The campaign is rallying support for the bipartisan House Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, which would reduce wait times for work permits from at least 180 days to just 30 days.
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Trump’s campaign cash overwhelms his Republican rivals. Here are key third-quarter fundraising takeaways
The stark disparity between Donald Trump and the balances held by his rivals speaks to a broader reality in the presidential race: It’s Trump’s to lose and his rivals have both limited time and limited means to change that.
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‘In the Arena’ Ep. 2: Israel, Pine Tree Power and ‘America First’
“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 Episode 2 of “In The Arena,” Pat, Phil and Ethan discuss the war […]