Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

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

Nation / World, Politics

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.

Local & State, Nation / World, News, Politics

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.

Local & State, Politics

Former Gov. Paul LePage really did move to Florida

by Steve Collins January 3, 2020January 6, 2020

The two-term Republican governor registered to vote in Ormond Beach, where he bought a house in 2018 while in office.

Nation / World, Politics

Marianne Williamson lays off 2020 Democratic presidential campaign staff

by HUNTER WOODALL and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press January 2, 2020September 14, 2020

Nevertheless, the best-selling author and spiritual guru is pushing ahead with her presidential bid, a former adviser confirms.

Local & State, Politics

Former Google executive returns to Maine, seeks Collins’ Senate seat

by Steve Collins January 2, 2020September 14, 2020

Democrat Ross LaJeunesse said company didn’t live up to its motto: Don’t be evil.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Senate leaders remain in standoff over scope of Trump impeachment trial

by John Wagner and Felicia Sonmez The Washington Post January 2, 2020September 14, 2020

The president’s reelection campaign says donations have accelerated during the impeachment proceedings, and it raised $46 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.