Bruce Poliquin and Sen. Susan Collins also oppose plan, while independent Tiffany Bond says the president did not go far enough with his proposal.
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Trump seeks special master to review Mar-a-Lago documents
The court filing requests the appointment of a special master not connected with the case who would be tasked with inspecting the records recovered from Trump’s club and setting aside those that are covered by executive privilege.
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Cumberland estate of Dr. Oz’s wife becomes Senate campaign fodder in Pennsylvania
The Trump-endorsed celebrity doctor’s opponent has run ads attacking him for being unable to remember how many homes his family owns.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Despite secrecy, technology grant program protects taxpayer funds, experts say
The $45 million administered by the Maine Technology Institute must follow strict rules about investment.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, News, Politics
LePage threatens Democratic staffer filming him at campaign event
‘Six feet away or I’m going to deck you,’ the Republican gubernatorial candidate said to the man who has been taking video of LePage at campaign events.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics
Sen. Lindsey Graham appeals judge’s order to testify in Georgia election probe
Georgia’s Republican secretary of state said that Graham called him in the weeks after the 2020 presidential election and the secretary of state interpreted Graham’s questions as a suggestion to toss out legally cast votes.
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Judge signals he’s willing to unseal some of Mar-a-Lago search affidavit
He is giving the Justice Department 7 days to redact the detailed document in a way that would not undermine its ongoing investigation if made public.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Paul LePage questions integrity of voting in Maine’s larger communities
Lewiston cited, without evidence, as a city that requires ‘a little bit more careful’ monitoring.
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Florida prosecutor sues DeSantis for suspension over abortion, LGBT rights
DeSantis said he suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren this month for signing a national pledge to not prosecute women and doctors for violating state abortion laws or families seeking treatments for transgender minors.
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Trump’s angry words spur warnings of real violence against agents
Federal authorities and experts who study online extremism are warning of a risk of additional attacks on federal law enforcement following the FBI’s search of ex-President Donald Trump’s Florida home.