The Senate impeachment trial begins on Feb. 9.
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Despite denouncing QAnon months ago, House Minority Leader now claims ignorance
McCarthy’s comment set off immediate backlash, with critics pointing out that the minority leader has addressed QAnon before in TV interviews and at news conferences.
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Romney unveils plan to provide $3,000 per child, giving bipartisan support to President Biden’s effort
The emergence of Romney’s child benefits plan could give the White House an opportunity to incorporate policies with bipartisan support into its relief package.
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House vote clears partisan path for Biden’s $1.9 trillion virus relief bill
The president has courted Senate Republicans, and repeatedly expressed a desire to get their support.
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House Republicans face difficult vote on conspiracy theorist Greene
They vote to support Rep. Liz Cheney, who backed the impeachment of Donald Trump, and say they’ll resist Democrats’ push to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has embraced racist views and bizarre conspiracy theories, from her committee posts.
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Dozens in hearing back bill to gauge racial impacts in all state legislation
House Assistant Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross says the measure is an important step toward eliminating systemic racism in Maine.
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Divided House Republicans face decisions on Reps. Greene, Cheney
Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Liz Cheney have antagonized opposing wings of the GOP as the party struggles to define itself.
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Mainers hope for more pandemic relief as Congress prepares next funding bill
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree says she has heard from more than 200 constituents in just the last month asking for more help from Congress.
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McCarthy meets with Rep. Greene as Republicans faces decision on Cheney
Republican House leaders have a meeting planned Wednesday that could decide Cheney’s fate, while a vote by Democrats to strip Greene of her committee assignments could happen the same day.
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Maine Democrats shake up Senate leadership posts
The changes were made necessary by the decision of Sen. Nate Libby to relinquish his position as Senate majority leader because of professional and family commitments.