Former Rep. Pete Sessions, a Texas Republican, who has been contemplating a comeback, says he will vigorously defend himself against any allegations of wrongdoing.
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At rally, Trump aims to make impeachment a political asset
Speaking in Minneapolis, the president tells supporters that Democrats want to ‘erase’ their vote by removing him from office.
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Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Sara Gideon decries high prescription drug prices during campaign swing in Lewiston
A handpicked group talked to the Freeport Democrat Thursday about how the costs are affecting them.
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House Democrats subpoena Energy Secretary Rick Perry in impeachment probe
He is asked to provide documents related to a Ukrainian state-owned energy company as well as his involvement in a July call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Dale Crafts formally declares candidacy for US House seat
Crafts says his backers include former Gov. Paul LePage and unsuccessful gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody.
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Portland mayor tells business leaders he’ll push for $15 minimum wage if he is re-elected
Ethan Strimling made the statement at a chamber of commerce forum with the 3 candidates who are trying to unseat him, telling the audience, ‘I know you’re going to light your hair on fire.’
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Interactive search: See who donated to overturn Maine’s new vaccination law
Mainers for Health and Parental Choice, a political action committee, has raised $161,841 this year for a campaign to overturn a new state law to limit exemptions for childhood vaccinations in Maine. Another PAC set up to defend the vaccination law, Maine Families for Vaccines, was created in late September and has not reported any contributions. […]
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Two business associates of Giuliani arrested on campaign charges
Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman have been arrested on campaign finance violations resulting from a $325,000 donation to a political action committee supporting Trump’s re-election.
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Polls show Americans closely split over presidential impeachment
Polls find support for impeachment has shifted significantly from earlier this year.
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White House aides try disappearing act amid impeachment talk
It’s a well-worn strategy in the Trump White House: Senior officials conveniently manage to be elsewhere when major controversies engulf the building.