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Pence appears before Jan. 6 grand jury in Trump special counsel probe

by ERIC TUCKER Associated Press April 27, 2023April 27, 2023

The testimony came hours after a federal appeals court in a sealed order rejected a bid by Trump’s lawyers to block Pence’s appearance.

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Latest push to revive Equal Rights Amendment fails in Senate

by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press April 27, 2023April 27, 2023

The 51-47 vote included support from 2 Republicans including Sen. Collins.

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Trump, in New Hampshire speech, turns focus to Biden rematch

by MICHELLE L. PRICE and JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press April 27, 2023April 27, 2023

The appearance in downtown Manchester marks his first return to an early voting state since his legal troubles increased.

Local & State, Politics, Schools and Education

Proposals to arm school staff draw emotional arguments at State House

by Lana Cohen April 26, 2023April 27, 2023

Amid a rise in mass shootings nationwide, Maine legislators consider how to keep the state’s students safe.

Nation & World, Politics

House Republicans pass U.S. debt bill, push Biden on spending

by LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press April 26, 2023

Passage of the sprawling 320-page package in the House is only the start of what is expected to become a weekslong political slog.

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Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally launches 2024 Republican presidential campaign

by ANDREW DeMILLO and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

And while Trump has fixated his campaign message around his false claims about the 2020 election he lost, Hutchinson has said voters need a candidate who is not focused on the past.

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Sen. King proposes ethics rules for U.S. Supreme Court justices

by Randy Billings April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

Maine’s independent senator teams up with an Alaska Republican on a bill to require the U.S. Supreme Court to adopt a code of conduct and investigate complaints, while Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree has co-sponsored similar bills in the U.S. House.

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Montana House cancels session after rally for trans lawmaker

by AMY BETH HANSON and SAM METZ Associated Press April 25, 2023April 25, 2023

The House has not allowed Rep. Zooey Zephyr, D-Missoula, to speak since last week when she said that those who voted to ban gender-affirming care for young people would have ‘blood on their hands.’