King says it took only about 11 minutes for members of his staff to read aloud the transcript of a call that lasted 30 minutes, raising the possibility that the transcript released by the White House doesn’t cover the entire call.
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Sanders raised $25.3 million in 3rd quarter, but Trump swamped all
Top Democratic White House hopefuls took in a collective $56 million over the last 3 months, but in a sign of what they’re up against, President Trump and his allies swamped them all by raising $125 million.
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Commission to consider raising Maine judges’ last-in-the-nation salaries
Judges’ relatively low pay will be the focus of study by a commission set up to review compensation for top state officers, including the governor.
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Off message: A Republican takes heat for impeachment remarks
A Nevada Republican has learned that a remark even suggesting criticism of President Trump will draw a sharp response from party leaders.
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2020 Democrats in dash for money before third quarter ends
The White House contenders spent the weekend pleading for campaign cash ahead of Monday’s third-quarter fundraising deadline.
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Pete Buttigieg’s mom voices fears around his White House quest
But Anne Montgomery, 74, finds herself becoming a more public person as the mother of the first openly gay man to run for president.
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House committees subpoena Giuliani for Ukraine documents
The president’s personal lawyer was issued the subpoena Monday.
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McConnell: Senate would have ‘no choice’ but to take up impeachment after House
The Kentucky Republican told CNBC on Monday that the Senate rules require him to do so.
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Republican congressman resigns before expected guilty plea to insider trading
Rep. Chris Collins of New York state was an early supporter of Donald Trump’s run for the White House.
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Republicans once critical of Collins now circle wagons around her
The senator used to endure blistering criticism from leading Maine Republicans, including former Gov. Paul LePage, who is now singing her praises.