Some stations published online stories with direct links to the Trump campaign store’s purchasing page for the new red hats.
Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
‘Game Change’ author facing criticism over book deal after harassment allegations
A reported book deal for Mark Halperin, who has faced multiple allegations of sexual harassment, is being greeted with widespread outrage.
Leaked memo says Britain faces economic, social chaos if it goes through with a ‘no-deal’ Brexit
The Yellowhammer report says food and social-care prices would increase, border delays would interrupt fuel and medical supplies and some businesses will halt trade in order to avoid tariffs.
Why did Trump’s ‘judge whisperer’ buy a house on the Maine coast?
Leonard Leo, a central figure in the Brett Kavanaugh nomination, bought the Northeast Harbor mansion last fall. This month, it hosted a fundraiser for Sen. Susan Collins that drew protesters.
Energized liberals fear Warren, Sanders can’t beat Trump
Multiple polls suggest that both would defeat the president in a head-to-head matchup, yet very few Democratic voters actually believe that’s the case.
Democrats plan to return to work early for gun legislation
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee will be returning early from their summer recess to consider gun-violence legislation in the wake of this month’s mass shootings in Texas and Ohio
At N.H. rally, Trump dismisses fears about economy
The president tells rallygoers in Manchester that their financial security depends on his re-election.
Judges rule that food, soap, sleep essential to migrant kids’ safety
A federal appeals panel dismisses a Trump administration bid to limit what must be provided.
Trump’s New Hampshire struggle: Voters feeling ‘Trumpgret’
An August University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll found that 42% of New Hampshire adults approve of President Donald Trump while 53% disapprove.
John Hickenlooper plans to drop out of 2020 presidential race
The former Colorado governor has struggled with fundraising and low polling numbers.