Conservatives say the developments will only accelerate their exit from one of the nation’s largest Protestant denominations.
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Mark Kelly win in Arizona puts Democrats 1 seat from Senate control
Democrats can retain control by winning either the Nevada race, which remains too early to call, or next month’s runoff in Georgia.
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EXPLAINER: Where does the student loan debt plan stand?
U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman ruled that the program usurped Congress’ power to make laws. The administration immediately filed a notice to appeal.
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Republicans in Maine Legislature shake up leadership after disappointing election
Senate Democrats, meanwhile, reelected leaders who helped retain the party’s 22-seat majority. House Democrats will select leaders next week.
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Kevin McCarthy remains the favorite to become speaker of the House, but it won’t be easy
It’s looking as though Republicans could win a slim House majority, which means individual members or small blocs of members could wield disproportionate clout among Republicans.
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Biden, DeSantis get midterm jump on Trump as 2024 White House race begins
Even with ballots still being counted and control of Congress up in the air, the three men quickly took center stage as White House contenders.
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In election, support for abortion rights was about much more
Support for abortion rights drove women to the polls in Tuesday’s elections.
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Little by little, the Legislature is becoming more diverse
With the swearing in of newly elected representatives and senators next month, the Maine Legislature will include a total of five members who are Black.
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Norridgewock voters OK land purchase for food pantry
A 2.5-acre parcel near the town’s center is to be purchased for about $100,000 so a food pantry can open, replacing one that closed earlier, according to Town Manager Richard LaBelle.
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Biden to meet China’s Xi on Monday for Taiwan, Russia talks
Biden told reporters that he intends to discuss growing tensions between Washington and Beijing, trade policies and Beijing’s relationship with Russia.