Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

U.S. troops in Syria are attacked after airstrikes on militias

by ROBERT BURNS and LOLITA C. BALDOR June 28, 2021June 28, 2021

There is no indication that Sunday’s attacks by the U.S. were meant as the start of a wider, sustained U.S. air campaign in the border region.

Nation / World, Politics

Key Republican senators balk at terms of Biden’s infrastructure deal

by LISA MASCARO June 25, 2021

The president’s vow to essentially veto or refuse to sign the bipartisan accord without the companion package being negotiated by Democrats was an additional step that throws the process into doubt.

Elections, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics

Lewiston conservative jumps into 2nd District congressional race

by Steve Collins June 25, 2021June 27, 2021

Jordan Borrowman, 35, hopes his longshot independent bid succeeds in ousting Democrat Jared Golden from the seat he’s held since 2018.

Nation / World, Politics

On border tour, Harris laments ‘infighting’ over immigration

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE June 25, 2021June 25, 2021

The vice president’s trip to El Paso comes after months of criticism from Republicans and some in her own party over her absence and that of President Biden from the border.

Maine, Maine Crime, Politics

Former U.S. Senate candidate, found not guilty of Fairfield domestic violence charges, eyes return to politics

by Kaitlyn Budion June 25, 2021June 25, 2021

Derek Levasseur went to trial in March and was found not guilty for domestic violence assault charges stemming from an incident in Fairfield in December 2019.

Election 2020, Nation / World, Politics

Pence says he’s proud of his role certifying 2020 election results

by MICHAEL R. BLOOD and JILL COLVIN June 25, 2021June 25, 2021

Former Vice President Mike Pence is defending his role in certifying the results of the 2020 election for Pres. Biden and says he is proud of his own actions on Jan. 6.

Maine, Politics

Kennebec County Republican Committee votes to censure Collins

by Jessica Lowell June 24, 2021June 24, 2021

While the move is only procedural and unlikely to affect Sen. Susan Collins, experts say it is part of a populist shift in the Republican Party from the local to the national level.