Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Trump policy allows states, cities to refuse refugees for 1st time in U.S. history

by JULIE WATSON and DAVID SHARP Associated Press October 2, 2019October 4, 2019

If governors or lawmakers want to close the door, it could hurt towns that have come to rely on young refugees to revitalize their economies.

Business, Local & State, News, Politics

New Maine law to protect abuse survivors’ finances is illegal, credit agencies say in lawsuit

by Scott Thistle October 2, 2019October 3, 2019

The agencies also challenge a new state law that limits the reporting of medical debt.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Bernie Sanders undergoes surgery for artery blockage

by Associated Press October 2, 2019October 3, 2019

His campaign says the Democratic presidential candidate is canceling events until ‘further notice.’

Nation / World, News, Politics

Democrats to subpoena White House for Ukraine documents as impeachment fight heats up

by John Hudson and John Wagner The Washington Post October 2, 2019September 14, 2020

Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff warns that stonewalling could lead to an additional article of impeachment. The president fires back with name-calling and expletives.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Secretary of State confirms he was on call between Trump and Ukrainian president

by Associated Press October 2, 2019October 3, 2019

The call has led the House to begin an impeachment inquiry.

Local & State, Nation / World, News, Politics

Sen. King raises new question about Trump’s telephone call to Ukraine

by Dennis Hoey October 1, 2019October 4, 2019

King says it took only about 11 minutes for members of his staff to read aloud the transcript of a call that lasted 30 minutes, raising the possibility that the transcript released by the White House doesn’t cover the entire call.