Trump’s former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski is scheduled to testify and is expected to fiercely defend the president.
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Activists vow to keep fighting for clean elections referendum in Portland
The City Council, citing the city attorney’s advice, says the proposal to publicly finance municipal campaigns would have to go to a charter commission before going to voters.
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Paul LePage’s former press secretary eyes 2nd District U.S. House seat
Adrienne Bennett, who sounds like a sure-fire candidate, said Tuesday she’s made a decision about whether to jump into a GOP primary for the seat and will announce soon.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump rallies backers in New Mexico in bid to turn state red
The president’s visit is the first stop on a three-day swing that will also take him to California for fundraisers expected to raise more than $15 million.
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White House orders 2 former aides to defy House subpoenas
It says Rick Dearborn and Rob Porter are ‘absolutely immune’ from testifying at what the Judiciary Committee is calling its first impeachment hearing.
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Elizabeth Warren decries Trump as ‘corruption in the flesh’
The Massachusetts senator and Democratic presidential candidate outlines her plans to root out corruption in the White House, Congress and courts.
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New York Times faces questions all around for Kavanaugh story
The newspaper’s allegation of a previously unreported accusation of sexual misconduct by the Supreme Court justice proves problematic.
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House panel investigating transportation secretary for possible conflicts over family’s business
Two Democratic leaders sent a letter Monday asking Elaine Chao to turn over documents related to Foremost Group, owned by Chao’s father and sisters.
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Gun control must include background checks, Democrats tell Trump
Congressional Democratic leaders are telling President Trump that any proposal on gun control must include a House-passed bill to expand background checks for gun purchases.
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Kate Snyder rolls out endorsements in bid for mayor of Portland
At an event on the Eastern Prom, the former school board chairwoman touts support from two city councilors, among others.