However, the reception has been lukewarm so far from Democrats, who would prefer to see the former president convicted in the impeachment trial, and from Republicans, who fear political consequences in barring Trump from office.
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Alabama U.S. Sen. Shelby, a senior Republican, announces he won’t seek a 7th term
His stepping down will leave a power void for the region and will set off a free-for-all primary.
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Trump impeachment lawyers blast ‘political theater,’ while Democrats allege ‘grievous crime’
A brief filed prior to the Senate trial makes clear that the former president’s lawyers plan to challenge both the constitutionality of the trial and any suggestion that Donald Trump was to blame for the insurrection.
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Lines are being drawn in the next election for Maine governor
No other Republicans are stepping forward as former two-term Gov. Paul Lepage lobs shots at Democratic incumbent Janet Mills.
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Rep. Liz Cheney won’t quit House after Wyoming censure
The Republican says she will not back off her repudiation of former President Donald Trump.
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Senate Republicans back Trump as impeachment trial nears
With him gone from the presidency, they show little political appetite to take further action.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other legislation, the House has passed a resolution to establish the federal government’s fiscal 2021 budget and propose budgetary levels for 2022 through 2030.
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Biden virus recovery plan embraces expansion of Affordable Care Act
If expansion of the Affordable Care Act is cut from the current bill, Democrats are hopeful they can revive it later in the year in a second bill that cannot be filibustered.
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Senate approves budget bill as Harris casts tie-breaker vote to pass Biden economic relief plan
The Senate has approved a budget bill that’s a key step toward fast-track passage of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without support from Republicans.
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Maine lawmaker proposes more flexible review of cannabis-related advertising
The bill from Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, would strengthen the appeal process for businesses found in violation of marijuana marketing rules, including rules meant to prevent targeting ads to minors.