Rep.-elect Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, previously held the job, from 2020-22, before leaving office because of term limits.
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Trump taps Matt Gaetz to be attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
The president-elect is continuing to stock his Cabinet with loyalists rather than long-term professionals in their requisite fields.
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Republican John Thune of South Dakota elected next Senate majority leader
Republicans are replacing Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest serving Senate party leader, as they prepare to take majority control with the 53 seats they won in last week’s elections.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Gun rights advocates file lawsuit challenging 72-hour waiting period
Maine’s new 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases was expected to face a court challenge similar to those playing out in other states.
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Trump makes victor’s return to Washington, pledges ‘smooth’ transition of power
The president-elect is preparing to return with what he and his Republican allies see as a mandate for governance.
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Trump’s defense choice stuns Pentagon, raises questions about Fox News host’s experience
Pete Hegseth is opposed to programs that promote equity and inclusion, has questioned the role of women in combat and advocated pardoning service members charged with war crimes.
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Trump taps Musk, Ramaswamy to oversee ‘drastic’ changes to U.S. government
President-elect Donald Trump picked Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new commission on cutting government spending and regulation.
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Judge delays ruling on whether to scrap Trump’s hush money conviction
Prosecutors are considering how to proceed in light of last week’s election, while Trump’s lawyers are arguing for dismissal so he can run the country.
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Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments
U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles in Baton Rouge said the law had an ‘overtly religious’ purpose and is ‘unconstitutional on its face.’
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Ranked choice runoff begins in Maine’s tight 2nd District congressional race
The ranked choice tabulation in the contest between U.S. Rep. Jared Golden and state Rep. Austin Theriault started at 1 p.m. in Augusta; it is expected to take 3 to 5 days to complete.