Leaders of both countries described it as a major upgrade of their relations, covering security, trade, investment, cultural and humanitarian ties.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Republicans block bill to outlaw bump stocks after Supreme Court lifts Trump-era ban
The bipartisan bill, sponsored by Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., would ban the sale of the devices, similar to the rule issued by President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Watchdog raises 2024 federal budget deficit projection by $400 billion
Deficits are a problem for lawmakers in the years to come because of the burden of servicing the total debt load, an aging population that pushes up the cost of Social Security and Medicare, and rising health care expenses.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden’s campaign announces a $50 million advertising blitz highlighting Trump’s conviction
The president has frequently talked about Trump’s 34 felony convictions while decrying the former president for claiming that the case against him was politically motivated.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Politics
Maine’s Susan Collins wins ‘Whole Hog Award’ for bringing home the bacon
Longtime senator snagged more money for her state than any of her colleagues.
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Trump allies hope his daughter’s father-in-law can help win Arab American votes in Michigan
Massad Boulos, a Lebanese businessman whose son married Tiffany Trump 2 years ago, is now helping the Republican campaign with outreach in the Arab American community.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News, Politics
George Clooney, Julia Roberts help Biden raise $28 million at fundraiser
Some of Hollywood’s brightest stars have headlined a glitzy fundraiser for President Joe Biden, helping raise what his reelection campaign said was $28 million and hoping to energize would-be supporters ahead of a November election that they argued was among the most important in the nation’s history
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Why the nation’s eyes will be drawn to Maine’s 2nd House District race this fall
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is seeking a fourth term in Congress against state Rep. Austin Theriault, a former NASCAR driver who easily won the Republican primary after being endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
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Many Senate Republicans were done with Trump after Jan. 6. Now they want him back in the White House.
Republican senators’ embrace of the former president comes after years of ups and downs.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Recount requested in Senate District 24 Democratic primary decided by 24 votes
Initial results showed Denise Tepler of Topsham beating Jean Guzzetti of Bath, 1,822-1,798.