Jason Joyce of Swan’s Island says, ‘As long as Trump is president, fishing families like mine will have a voice.’ But Maine Democrats say the president has hurt the industry.
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On Day 2 of Republican convention, Trump and first lady tout his kinder side
Melania Trump says in the evening’s keynote address from the White House, ‘You have a president who will not stop fighting for you and your families.’
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Defying precedent and possibly law, Pompeo dives into Trump campaign
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent a cable last month to all U.S. diplomatic missions warning that, under federal law, diplomats should not take overt sides in the presidential campaign.
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Madeleine Albright, Gov. Mills to host virtual ‘Women for Biden’ event
The Democratic event coincides with the Republican National Convention proceedings on Wednesday evening.
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FDA chief apologizes for overstating benefits of virus plasma therapy
President Trump staged an announcement on Sunday even though the treatment’s value has not been established.
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Maine Republicans expect Trump victory after ‘uplifting’ national convention
Six Mainers went to Charlotte, N.C., for a scaled-back convention, including party leaders and 2nd Congressional District candidate Dale Crafts, but Sen. Susan Collins will not attend.
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New York attorney general investigating whether Trump inflated assets for loans
Letitia James is seeking to compel Eric Trump’s testimony.
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Postal chief defends changes, denies ‘sabotaging’ election
Acknowledging an expected surge in mail-in ballots because of the coronavirus pandemic, Louis DeJoy said voters should mail back their ballots at least 7 days before the election.
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TikTok sues Trump over his pending order to ban its app
The video app is fighting the administration’s efforts to ban the Chinese-owned service over national-security concerns.
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Republican convention’s opening night showcases rising stars, dark warnings
Trailing in his reelection campaign, the president tells delegates, ‘The only way they can take this election away from us is if this is a rigged election.’