The foreign ministers unite in condemning Moscow’s military build-up and aggressive rhetoric.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
California governor wants Texas-like law to ban assault weapons
If it passes in the state Legislature, the statute would let private citizens sue to enforce it.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Jared Golden tells Democrats to favor workers, not millionaires in revised relief bill
The 2nd District Democrat calls for changes to Build Back Better bill to reduce tax cuts for the wealthy.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 6 people who helped plan Trump rallies
The events before and during the riot are a major focus of the House committee’s investigation.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Critical investigative report reignites calls to close Long Creek youth prison
Advocates came closer than ever to closing the state’s only youth prison during the last legislative session, winning support in the House and Senate, only to face a veto from Gov. Mills.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Court rejects Trump’s efforts to withhold records from House Jan. 6 panel
The former president sued the House panel and the National Archives to stop the White House from allowing the release of documents related to the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that day.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden honors ‘giant of our history’ Bob Dole at U.S. Capitol
The former Republican senator is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol. The service is the first of several in Washington commemorating Dole’s life and legacy.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Politics
Pence navigates Trump’s shadow during New Hampshire visit
Former Vice President Mike Pence talks up his and Donald Trump’s time in office and insists the 2 parted ways on good terms, even though Pence’s life was threatened by Trump supporters at the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate rejects Biden’s vaccine mandate for businesses
The Democratic-led House is unlikely to take the measure up, which means the rule would stand.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Scholz replaces Merkel as German chancellor, opening new era
He and his 3-party coalition face the immediate challenge of handling the country’s worst phase yet of the pandemic.