The Trump-endorsed celebrity doctor’s opponent has run ads attacking him for being unable to remember how many homes his family owns.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, 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.
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Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, 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.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
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, Local & State
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.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
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.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
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.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
South Carolina lawmakers consider abortion ban with no exceptions for rape, incest
A small group of South Carolina lawmakers have given their approval to a near total abortion ban that does not include exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Democrats press for Secret Service records, hint at subpoena
In a letter released Tuesday, the leaders of the House Oversight and Homeland Security committees signaled they are willing to subpoena Inspector General Joseph Cuffari if he does not comply with their requests.