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Republican National Committee offers support to Moody

by Scott Thistle September 18, 2018September 18, 2018

In a statement issued Tuesday, the RNC says Moody is the ‘epitome of the American Dream.’

Nation & World, Politics

China raises tariffs on $60 billion of US goods in technology fight

by JOE McDONALD Associated Press September 18, 2018September 18, 2018

The trade war continues to escalate.

Nation & World, Politics

New York Republicans can find no replacement for indicted congressman, so he stays on ballot

by Chris Sommerfeldt Tribune News Service September 17, 2018September 17, 2018

Rep. Chris Collins is under federal indictment accusing him of insider trading and lying to the FBI.

Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics

Collins among handful of Republican senators calling for hearing on accusations against Kavanaugh

by Joe Lawlor September 17, 2018September 18, 2018

The hearing is announced just hours after she and several colleagues said the Supreme Court nominee and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, should testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Democratic PAC tops $1 million in spending in Maine governor’s race

by Noel K. Gallagher September 17, 2018September 17, 2018

More than half of the money is to oppose Republican candidate Shawn Moody.

Nation & World, Politics

Brett Kavanaugh and woman who accused him of sex assault to testify before Senate panel Monday

by ALAN FRAM and LISA MASCARO Associated Press September 17, 2018September 17, 2018

Maine Sen. Susan Collins joined other senators, including a handful of Republicans, who have called for a delay in the vote, which is scheduled for Thursday.