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Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Judge deals blow to Trump effort to weaken federal unions
The district judge said three executive orders undermine federal employees’ right to bargain collectively.
Trump’s bad week: A growing list of allies turn against him
Loyalists wonder what the president might do if the pressure continues to increase.
Problems at Dresden town office shine light on statewide dilemma
More time and training are needed for people in administrative positions, whether they are elected or hired.
Poliquin campaign to get $1 million worth of help from pro-Trump super PAC
The America First Action political action committee announces that it plans to spend $10 million nationwide to help Republican candidates in swing districts.
Michael Cohen sets up GoFundMe page for legal costs
Trump’s former personal lawyer is broke, owing at least $1.4 million to the IRS after pleading guilty Tuesday to tax evasion, campaign finance violations and bank fraud, and has racked up millions of dollars in debt.
Trump Organization CFO given immunity in federal probe of Cohen
Allen Weisselberg, who was also Trump’s bookkeeper for his personal and business affairs, received immunity to talk to prosecutors about the hush money Michael Cohen paid.
National Enquirer had safe with damaging Trump stories
Several people familiar with the Enquirer’s parent, American Media Inc., said the safe was a great source of power for Pecker, the company’s CEO.
Sen. John McCain, battling brain cancer, is discontinuing medical treatment
The senator, who would be 82 next week, has been away from the Capitol since December.
Senate panel OKs consumer watchdog nominee
Kathleen Kraninger’s nomination receives approval in a 13-12 party-line vote.