Eight Democratic senators and representatives from Maine, including House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, participated in the meeting with the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
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Hunter Biden defies Republican subpoena, risking contempt of Congress charge
In a rare public statement, the Democratic president’s son slammed a Republican subpoena requesting closed-door testimony, saying it could be manipulated.
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House Republicans unite to approve impeachment inquiry into President Biden
Donald Trump has pushed his Republican allies in Congress to move swiftly on impeaching Biden, part of his broader calls for vengeance and retribution against his political enemies, even though they have no evidence of wrongdoing.
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Far-right lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles in Polish parliament
The parliament slapped the highest possible financial penalty on Grzegorz Braun, forcing him to lose half of 3 months of his salary and per diems for half a year.
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Fulton County election worker testifies Giuliani’s ‘crazy lies’ ruined her life
Rudy Giuliani told reporters late Monday he plans to testify that his voting fraud allegations are true.
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New York’s high court orders new congressional maps as Democrats move to retake control of U.S. House
New York’s highest court has ordered the state to draw new congressional districts ahead of the 2024 elections.
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Zelensky pleads for Ukraine aid at Capitol, says to U.S.: Our fight is yours
Prospects for a congressional deal on funding seemed all but out of reach.
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Gov. Mills has yet to meet with child caseworkers sounding alarms about protection system
Caseworker voices have become a focal point in lawmakers’ review of the state’s child protection agency. The governor said in January that she wanted to hear from them, but hasn’t ‘had the opportunity’ to meet with them, a spokesperson said.
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White House to highlight Maine for policies supporting direct care workers
Maine has used pandemic relief funds to pay direct care workers bonuses that averaged nearly $3,500.
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Maine sets hearing to assess challenges to Trump appearing on primary ballot
Both the challengers and the candidate will have a chance to argue the issues during the hearing.