Allen Weisselberg’s knowledge of nearly every penny taken in and spent by the Trump Organization for decades has thrust him into the middle of the sprawling federal probes and congressional investigations of Trump’s family business.
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Ahead of court ruling, Census Bureau seeks citizenship data
The Department of Homeland Security will provide private information about non-citizens that the bureau doesn’t collect on citizens.
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Planned rebuke of Rep. Omar divides Democrats
A closed meeting becomes contentious as some of her supporters complain they were left out of the loop.
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Unable to afford diabetes care, Lewiston mother tells Senate committee about her frequent 911 calls
Michelle Dehetre tells the Senate Aging Committee, chaired by Sen. Susan Collins, that she can’t afford the blood sugar monitor and diabetes drugs she needs.
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Full Maine Legislature to consider bill to require paid sick leave
The measure supported by Democrats would require businesses with five or more workers to offer paid sick days to employees who have been employed for at least 13 weeks.
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Bill to require all Maine police to wear body cameras ignites debate
Supporters say Sen. Susan Deschambault’s bill would promote transparency, but critics raise concerns about how much it would cost and whether it could lead to invasion of privacy.
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Maine’s U.S. senators want a bump in work visas due to tight market
For the second straight year, Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King are urging the Trump administration to raise the limit on H-2B visas for temporary non-agricultural workers.
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Maine group sues Trump administration over ‘gag rule’ for family planning clinics
Health advocates have said the rule will limit access to safe abortions in Maine and nationwide.
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U.S. posts largest trade deficit in nation’s history
Recent research suggests President Trump’s use of tariffs may actually be worsening the imbalance.
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Cohen turns over documents to House panel on Moscow project
Lawmakers have been interested in talking to Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, about the Moscow project ever since he pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about the subject.