Even before the lawsuit on Friday, the cable news giant had already filed four motions to dismiss other legal action against its coverage.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Biden vows action on migrants as he defends border policy
The number of migrants attempting to cross the border is at the highest level since a spring 2019 surge under former President Donald Trump.
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Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Georgia governor signs Republican election overhaul amid outcry
The changes to voting laws in Georgia follow record-breaking turnout that led to Democratic victories in the presidential contest and two U.S. Senate runoffs in the once reliably red state.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine bill would require transparency about pesticides at schools
Democratic Sen. Mattie Daughtry of Brunswick wants to require schools to submit pest management logs to state authorities, and post inspection results publicly.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Democrats advance proposed $8.3 billion state budget to full Legislature
The budget bill, which gained no Republican support in committee, will be taken up by the Legislature when it meets Tuesday at the Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Panel opposes bills to water down or end Maine’s vehicle inspection mandate
Maine, one of 16 states to require annual vehicle inspections, will likely continue to do so.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats plan U.S. Senate action on hate crimes, voting rights
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also says the Senate ‘must take action’ on gun control legislation after 2 mass shootings this month, including one in Georgia that left 6 Asian American women and 2 others dead.
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Legislature looking into lawmaker’s appearance at Zoom meetings with Harvey Weinstein backdrop
Rep. Bruce Bickford, R-Auburn, apologized for using the background that referenced the former Hollywood producer, a convicted rapist.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins rebuked by Aroostook County Republicans
Collins could face a further rebuke at the Maine Republican Party’s meeting on Saturday.
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Biden pledges 200 million doses in his 1st 100 days, doubling initial goal
The president left the door open to pushing for fundamental changes in Senate procedures to muscle through key elements of his agenda.