The driving force behind a North Dakota company that won a $400 million contract to build part of the border wall is described as a “go-getter” and a “gung-ho, smart guy” by people who know him
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Congress, White House near deal to create Space Force in exchange for paid leave for federal workers
The deal is part of a defense authorization bill that is slated to pass this month.
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Maine’s members of Congress fear killing of Iranian general puts Americans in greater danger
All four acknowledge that Gen. Qassem Soleimani was ‘evil’ but worry about the effect his killing will have on Americans’ strategic interests and safety.
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Former Gov. Paul LePage really did move to Florida
The two-term Republican governor registered to vote in Ormond Beach, where he bought a house in 2018 while in office.
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Marianne Williamson lays off 2020 Democratic presidential campaign staff
Nevertheless, the best-selling author and spiritual guru is pushing ahead with her presidential bid, a former adviser confirms.
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Former Google executive returns to Maine, seeks Collins’ Senate seat
Democrat Ross LaJeunesse said company didn’t live up to its motto: Don’t be evil.
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Senate leaders remain in standoff over scope of Trump impeachment trial
The president’s reelection campaign says donations have accelerated during the impeachment proceedings, and it raised $46 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.
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Julián Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race
Castro, Obama’s housing secretary, ended his run Thursday after failing to garner enough support to make the most recent Democratic debate.
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Matt Leonard hopes to unseat ‘super, super nice guy’
The Auburn Republican is taking aim at the seat held by Democratic state Sen. Ned Claxton.
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Sen. Collins says she’s open to calling witnesses in impeachment trial
Maine’s Republican senator also says it was inappropriate for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to pledge ‘total coordination’ between the White House and the Senate during the trial.