Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

What are the revived allegations against Justice Brett Kavanaugh?

by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press September 22, 2019November 5, 2019

Some questions and answers about the revived decades-old sexual impropriety allegations against Justice Brett Kavanaugh

Collins’ aide: New Kavanaugh accusation ‘lacks an accuser’

by The Associated Press September 22, 2019November 5, 2019

A spokeswoman for Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collins says newly disclosed allegations of sexual misconduct by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh are not adding anything new to what’s already been reported

Maine, News, Politics

Maine joins multistate lawsuit over auto emissions standards

by Megan Gray September 20, 2019September 20, 2019

The lawsuit argues the Trump administration has no authority to revoke a waiver allowing California to set tough tailpipe emission standards.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Bruce Poliquin picked by Trump to head federal firm that seeks to recover money for investors

by Steve Collins Sun Journal September 20, 2019November 5, 2019

The former Maine congressman tapped to lead the Board of Securities Investor Protection Corp. that has recovered billions over the years from failed Wall Street firms.

Nation / World, Politics

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ends his campaign for president

by Associated Press September 20, 2019September 14, 2020

DeBlasio’s exit further winnows the extensive Democratic field.

Maine, News, Politics

Mills names members of new Maine council on climate change

by Kevin Miller September 19, 2019December 27, 2019

The 39-member panel will advise the state on meeting ambitious goals laid out by the governor and endorsed by the Legislature.

Nation / World, News, Politics, Schools & Education

College students more than doubled their voting rate in 2018, study finds

by Amy Gardner Washington Post September 19, 2019September 19, 2019

The study found that 40 percent of students who are eligible to vote cast ballots last year, up from 19 percent in 2014.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Whistleblower complaint filed over Trump communications with foreign leader, former U.S. officials say

by Greg Miller, Ellen Nakashima and Shane Harris The Washington Post September 18, 2019December 27, 2019

The president’s communications with the foreign leader included a “promise” regarded as so troubling that it prompted an intelligence official to file the formal complaint, the officials said.