Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Secretary of State Pompeo won’t run for Senate

by ALAN FRAM and LISA MASCARO Associated Press January 6, 2020January 7, 2020

Pompeo’s decision complicates GOP chances of holding the deep red state as they battle to retain their slim Senate majority in November.

Local & State, News, Politics

Panel recommends nearly doubling Maine governor’s ‘embarrassingly low’ salary

by Kevin Miller January 6, 2020January 7, 2020

Maine’s governor, judges and lawmakers are paid less than their peers in nearly every other state, and the State Compensation Commission said that could keep people out of public service.

Local & State, News, Politics

Private attorney, Superior Court judge nominated to Maine’s top court

by Matt Byrne January 6, 2020January 7, 2020

Gov. Janet Mills also nominated two Superior Court judges. All the nominees must be confirmed by the Maine Senate.

Nation / World, Politics

Top Republican suggests changing Senate rules to begin Trump impeachment trial within days

by Rachael Bade The Washington Post January 5, 2020January 6, 2020

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham’s bid, while unlikely, highlights the pressure Trump allies feel to begin the trial as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi continues to withhold the charges against the president.

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On foreign policy, Trump flouts risks that gave others pause

by ZEKE MILLER Associated Press January 4, 2020January 6, 2020

President Donald Trump is not the first American leader to have Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in his sights, but he was the first to pull the trigger

Nation / World, Politics

Winner of $400M border wall contract: ‘a gung-ho, smart guy’

by JAMES MacPHERSON Associated Press January 4, 2020January 6, 2020

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

by Jeff Stein, Josh Dawsey and Robert Costa The Washington Post January 4, 2020January 6, 2020

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

by Eric Russell January 3, 2020January 6, 2020

All four acknowledge that Gen. Qassem Soleimani was ‘evil’ but worry about the effect his killing will have on Americans’ strategic interests and safety.