The investigation is being led by special counsel Robert Hur, who was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in January.
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Political news and information from the Sun Journal.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
As Republicans split over next House speaker, McCarthy tries to position himself as de facto leader
It’s not at all clear if McCarthy could seriously make a comeback – or if one of the other Republicans seeking the gavel, Steve Scalise or Jim Jordan, can be elected speaker as their majority stumbles into infighting.
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Posted inElection 2023, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Stefanie Mahr Damien challenges Leroy Walker for the Ward 5 Auburn City Council seat
Walker has served in the Ward 5 seat for the past 12 years.
Posted inElection 2023, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Cooke, Soule-Leclair seek election for Lewiston City Council in Ward 5
The winner will replace Councilor Larry Pease, who did not seek reelection.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
How 3rd parties and independents could threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024
There’s little concern that the independent or 3rd-party candidates would actually win the presidency, but they could siphon support from the ultimate Democratic and Republican nominees.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
RFK Jr. will run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid
The 69-year-old Kennedy was running a long-shot Democratic primary bid but has better favorability ratings among Republicans.
Posted inElection 2023, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn races to be decided Nov. 7
Auburn voters will be choosing a mayor, city councilors and school committee members.
Posted inElection 2023, Maine
Statewide questions on the Nov. 7 ballot
Maine voters will decide four citizen initiatives and four constitutional amendments.
Posted inElection 2023, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston races to be decided Nov. 7
Lewiston voters will be choosing a mayor, city councilors and school committee members.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine’s constitution says people in guardianships with mental illness cannot vote. Voters can change that in November.
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows urges approval of a ballot question that would eliminate ‘antiquated’ language that is ‘not even legally enforceable.’