Attorney Nathan Wade’s role in the prosecution had come under fire since an attorney representing one of Trump’s co-defendants alleged in early January that Wade and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis were involved in an inappropriate relationship.
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Committee endorses bill to support Maine state and federal workers during government shutdowns
The measure was introduced to help government employees pay bills if they are not getting paychecks during a shutdown.
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Trump-backed Senate candidate faces Republican worries that he could be linked to adult website profile
Bernie Moreno’s campaign has said that the Adult Friend Finder account was created by an intern as a ‘juvenile prank.’
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Prosecutors say they’re open to delaying Trump’s March 25 hush money trial for a month
The Manhattan district attorney’s office said in a court filing that it does not oppose adjourning the trial for 30 days, but it would fight a longer delay.
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Lawmakers hear overwhelming support for tax credit for Hadlock Field renovations
The proposal from Senate President Troy Jackson could provide up to $200,000 per year, or $2 million total, in tax credits for upgrades the team makes to the city-owned stadium.
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Judge rejects Trump bid to throw out classified documents case on constitutional grounds
The judge told a Trump attorney that striking down an Espionage Act statute that underpins the bulk of the felony counts against Trump would be ‘quite an extraordinary step.’
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Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace
The high-level warning comes as an increasing number of Democrats have pushed back against Israel and as President Biden has stepped up public pressure on Netanyahu’s government.
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Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he’s putting together investor group to buy TikTok
‘This should be owned by U.S. businesses. There’s no way that the Chinese would ever let a U.S. company own something like this in China,’ he said.
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Advocates rally at Maine State House for rent relief, shelter funding
The demonstration Wednesday came as lawmakers are negotiating budget proposals, including funding for a bill that would establish a pilot program for eviction prevention.
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Effort to elect presidents using popular vote gains ground in Maine
The Maine Senate votes in support of a multistate plan to sidestep the Electoral College by pledging to support presidential candidates who win the national popular vote.