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Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics
Trump considered installing attorney general who would help him pursue election fraud claims
The plan would have replaced Jeffrey Rosen as the acting attorney general with Jeffrey Clark, whom Trump had appointed.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sens. Collins and King to join weekend COVID-19 relief negotiations with Biden administration
The two Maine senators are part of a group of bipartisan moderates known as the ‘Gang of 16,’ which led passage of the $900 billion relief package last month.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Video: Lawmakers outraged after National Guard ejected
Senate leaders voice outrage after reports that hundreds of Guard troops were forced out of areas of the Capitol they had been using for rest breaks and were relocated to a nearby garage.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
Yellen’s nomination as treasury secretary advances
The Senate Finance Committee approves her nomination by President Biden, and a floor vote could happen as soon as Monday.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Republican lawmakers defend Capitol Police chief’s posts on Facebook
In a letter, 69 Republicans and an independent accuse Democrats of trampling on the free speech rights of Chief Russell Gauvin, whose posts raised questions about the legitimacy of the presidential election.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8 in Senate
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will send the article of impeachment against the former president to the Senate on Monday.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Face shields worn by 2 lawmakers not effective against transmission of COVID-19, says Maine CDC
Top lawmakers are urging their colleagues to stop ‘trying to skirt basic health and safety rules’ with face shields that the state’s health agency says don’t protect adequately against coronavirus transmission.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Mitch McConnell seeks to push Trump impeachment trial to February
The ultimate power over timing rests with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who can trigger the start of the trial at any point by sending to the Senate the charge of incitement of an insurrection.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Collins part of bipartisan Senate group to meet with Biden aide on coronavirus relief
The president’s plan is already running into skepticism about its size and scope, leading some Democrats to begin prepping the budget reconciliation process to enact big portions of the package with a simple majority in the Senate.