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Mainers gear up for Women’s March on Washington
Organizers estimate 4,000 Mainers will travel to the protest, which will be held the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration as president.
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10 times Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks directly dispute him
Almost every nominee directly contradicts Trump’s campaign promises at least once – and some do several times – on everything from Russia to climate change.
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Trump’s tweet undoes L.L. Bean’s effort to avoid political spotlight
His message in support of donor Linda Bean and the company – the target of a group’s call for a boycott – draws national attention.
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FEC says Linda Bean gave too much money to pro-Trump group
The Federal Election Commission says the political action committee was limited to individual contributions of $5,000 but that Bean gave $60,000.
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‘Mad Dog’ Mattis, Trump team already clashing
A dispute over personnel appointments could set the stage for turf wars between the Pentagon and the White House in the coming Trump administration.
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Coming soon: Donald, the movie
It’s 2018 and the president, with his place in history secured and time to spare, is looking to remake and act in old movies like ‘Gone With the Wind’ and ‘The Godfather,’ J.P. Devine writes.
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Trump’s praise of Assange echoes conservative media
The WikiLeaks founder is increasingly getting glowing treatment from conservative outlets.
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Trump nominates Wall Street lawyer to head SEC
Jay Clayton has represented some of the biggest names on Wall Street, including Goldman Sachs and Barclays, helping them weather regulatory scrutiny.
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Pence says Trump’s first priority is undoing Affordable Care Act
He tells House Republicans that on Jan. 20 Trump will use his power through executive orders to target the health care law and other policies.