The investigation by the Democratic prosecutor has brought heightened scrutiny to the desperate and ultimately failed efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 election win.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Cheney’s defeat end of an era for Republicans; Trump’s party now
What comes next for Liz Cheney is still to be determined.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News, Politics
Planned Parenthood to spend record $50 million in midterm elections
The effort will focus on governor’s offices, U.S. Senate seats and legislative races in 9 states where abortion rights could be restricted or expanded depending on the outcome at the ballot.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Politics
Pence tells Republicans to stop lashing out at FBI over Trump search
Speaking in New Hampshire, Former Vice President Mike Pence said he has been troubled by what he called the politicization of the FBI.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Paul LePage questions integrity of voting in Maine’s larger communities
Lewiston cited, without evidence, as a city that requires ‘a little bit more careful’ monitoring.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics
Rudy Giuliani faces hours of questioning before grand jury in Georgia 2020 election probe
The Fulton County district attorney last month filed petitions to compel testimony from 7 Trump associates and advisers. She has also said she’s considering calling Trump himself to testify.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Politics
Massachusetts anti-immigration group’s environment suit can proceed
The group argues that the Biden administration violated environmental law when it halted construction of the U.S. southern border wall and sought to undo other immigration policies imposed by former President Donald Trump.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News, Politics
Federal CDC director announces shake-up, citing COVID mistakes
The changes include internal staffing moves and steps to speed up data releases.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Florida prosecutor sues DeSantis for suspension over abortion, LGBT rights
DeSantis said he suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren this month for signing a national pledge to not prosecute women and doctors for violating state abortion laws or families seeking treatments for transgender minors.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump’s angry words spur warnings of real violence against agents
Federal authorities and experts who study online extremism are warning of a risk of additional attacks on federal law enforcement following the FBI’s search of ex-President Donald Trump’s Florida home.