Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s campaign on Tuesday reported a massive second-quarter haul of $105 million.
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House Democrats sue for Trump’s tax returns
A lawsuit was filed Tuesday by the House Ways and Means Committee seeking access to the president’s tax returns.
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Former Colorado governor urged to swap White House bid for Senate run
Staff members are pressuring John Hickenlooper to scrap his flagging presidential campaign and instead run for Senate in his home state, but he’s so far refused.
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Trump threatens to ‘intercede’ in L.A. homelessness crisis but offers no solutions
Trump has used California as a punching bag on a variety of issues, including fire policy, environmental regulations and crime.
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More than 200 corporations ask Supreme Court to defend LGBTQ people from bias
The companies urge the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that federal civil rights law bans job discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
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New laws aim to make schools and food pantries steady customers for Maine farmers
Gov. Janet Mills has signed bills that provide $1.4 million to help school districts and food pantries buy food grown on Maine farms.
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New group presses Collins on key issues but says it won’t tell you how to vote
The 16 Counties Coalition, formed by Democratic insiders and activists, will try to pressure the Republican senator on tax cuts and other issues.
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Female candidates challenge electability question in debates
For some Democrats, Hillary Clinton’s loss to Donald Trump left them asking if the country is ready to elect a female president.
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Retired general eyes Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Disappointed in Susan Collins, Oxford’s Jonathan Treacy plans to join the Democratic primary field for the chance to take her on next year.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear ‘Bridgegate’ case
The case involves former New Jersey officials convicted of causing gridlock near the George Washington Bridge to punish a mayor for not supporting Chris Christie.