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U.S. would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions

by COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press April 6, 2023April 7, 2023

A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain limits to promote fairness or reduce injuries.

Nation / World, News, Politics, Uncategorized

Biden review of chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal blames Trump

by ZEKE MILLER Associated Press April 6, 2023April 7, 2023

The National Security Council report does fault overly optimistic intelligence community assessments about the Afghan army’s willingness to fight and says Biden followed military commanders’ recommendations.

Nation / World, News, Politics

U.S. House Republicans subpoena former prosecutor in Trump case

by FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press April 6, 2023April 7, 2023

Rep. Jim Jordan, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, ordered Mark Pomerantz to testify before the committee by April 30.

Androscoggin County, Business, Local & State, News, Politics

Bill aims to drop law school requirement to become licensed to practice in Maine

by Joe Charpentier April 6, 2023April 7, 2023

Rep. David Boyer of Poland is sponsoring a bill that would enable Mainers to seek experience in a law office as a prerequisite to become a lawyer.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Bowdoin graduate 1 of 2 Tennessee lawmakers expelled from legislature over gun-control protest

by KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press April 6, 2023April 7, 2023

The banishment of Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, a Bowdoin College graduate, was a move the chamber has used only a handful of times since the Civil War.

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Pence won’t appeal order to testify in Jan. 6 probe, spokesman says

by JILL COLVIN and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press April 5, 2023April 5, 2023

Former Vice President Mike Pence will testify before a grand jury in the federal investigation into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

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Indiana, Idaho governors sign bans on gender-affirming care

by ARLEIGH RODGERS Associated Press/Report for America April 5, 2023April 5, 2023

Transgender youths who are taking medication to transition have until the end of the year to stop doing so.

Local & State, News, Politics

AG acknowledges relationship with subordinate, apologizes for not disclosing sooner

by Eric Russell April 5, 2023April 7, 2023

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey told staff members that the relationship began in August, although he did not disclose it until Tuesday and has now directed his chief deputy to supervise the employee.