President Donald Trump isn’t about to cede the political stage as Democrats begin their national convention this week.
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Maine’s congressional delegation upset with Postal Service changes before election
Rep. Chellie Pingree accuses Postmaster General Louis DeJoy of attempting to “sabotage the U.S. Postal Service” and Sen. Angus King says the president is interfering with Americans’ right to vote safely.
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White House chief of staff says he accepts Harris eligible for VP
Mark Meadows says the administration is not going to pursue the false conspiracy theory.
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Susan Rice to headline Democratic Convention watch parties in Maine
The former U.N. ambassador and national security adviser will host one of several virtual watch parties as Joe Biden accepts the Democratic nomination for president.
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Black colleges see Kamala Harris as a much-needed champion
Historically Black schools are also in the spotlight as the U.S. grapples with racism and systemic inequality in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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Kamala Harris’ rapid rise driven by call to action
Her path path toward the vice presidency tracks the nation’s ongoing struggle for racial equality.
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Coronavirus upends conventions, changes TV coverage
Gone will be the images of packed convention hall floors with news anchors ensconced above them.
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Mills considers safeguards for absentee voting, after warning letter from postal service
The governor and other top state officials are considering a range of options for ensuring that Maine’s absentee voting system works smoothly this fall, as the postal service warns states of potential mail delays.
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Mills announces changes to top legal position
Derek Langhauser plans to step down as the governor’s chief legal counsel and DEP Commissioner Jerry Reid will take over the position.
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Trump dodges question on QAnon conspiracy theory
The president has retweeted QAnon-promoting accounts, and shirts and hats with QAnon symbols and slogans are not uncommon at his rallies.