Time is growing short for the president on what has been his signature domestic policy initiative, first unveiled in March and now having consumed much of his fitful first year in office.
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Maine Republicans propose monthly checks for taxpayers
Maine Senate Republicans have pitched a plan to give taxpayers a slice of the state’s monthly revenue that goes unused.
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Biden undercuts White House executive privilege shield
The president agrees to a request from Congress seeking sensitive information on the actions of Republican Donald Trump and his aides during the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Bruce Poliquin says he plans to move to the Bangor area for his congressional race
Republican primary foe Mike Perkins says Poliquin ought to stay at his seaside mansion instead to ‘twiddle his thumbs’ or take on Chellie Pingree.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Toxic politics taking its toll on Portland’s public servants
The tension that has been building in recent years between an energized, aggressive progressive movement and more moderate city officials seems to have spiked in the last week.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation / World, Politics
Maine’s delegation backs repeal of measures that authorized war in Iraq
Congress eyes possible passage this fall of a resolution to repeal approval of war in Iraq, a rare step toward restricting presidential power.
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Biden won’t shield Trump’s Jan. 6 documents from House committee
The former president is asserting privilege over nearly 50 documents, and the jockeying between the two administrations, Congress and witnesses is certain to delay the investigation into the insurrection at the Capitol.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Analysis: Bruce Poliquin misrepresents federal steps to crack down on violence and threats to school boards
Former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin says feds are “targeting parents” who just want to speak out.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, Politics
The Texas abortion law is suspended for now, but its impact has been swift
A federal judge has ordered Texas to suspend a new law banning most abortions in the state, but that doesn’t mean abortion services will instantly resume.
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Trump intends to invoke executive privilege in Jan. 6 House probe
The move sets the stage for a likely clash with House Democrats who are investigating the roles of Trump and his allies in the run-up to the riot.