Maine’s representatives to Congress called Hamas an Iranian-backed terrorist group that has no interest in peace, and emphasized the importance of the U.S. standing by its closest ally in the Middle East.
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President Biden interviewed as part of special counsel investigation into classified documents
The investigation is being led by special counsel Robert Hur, who was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in January.
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Republican congressional hopefuls oppose ‘a blank check’ for Ukraine
Democrats such as Jared Golden haven’t done enough to hold down costs to American taxpayers, they say
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As Republicans split over next House speaker, McCarthy tries to position himself as de facto leader
It’s not at all clear if McCarthy could seriously make a comeback – or if one of the other Republicans seeking the gavel, Steve Scalise or Jim Jordan, can be elected speaker as their majority stumbles into infighting.
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Grandson of Bangor teacher and former state senator among those killed by Hamas
Howard Trotsky’s grandson Aryeh Ziering was a captain with the Israel Defense Forces.
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Two Federal Reserve officials say spike in bond yields may allow central bank to leave rates alone
Since March of last year, the Fed has raised its benchmark short-term interest rate 11 times, from near zero to roughly 5.4%
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Air travel is back to pre-pandemic levels, but new turbulence lies ahead
It took four long years for global airline capacity to return to pre-COVID levels – but for passengers and airlines, the industry has changed forever.
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U.S. delivers munitions to Israel as the American death toll rises to 11 in Hamas attacks
The State Department says an undetermined number of American citizens remain missing and unaccounted for.
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How 3rd parties and independents could threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024
There’s little concern that the independent or 3rd-party candidates would actually win the presidency, but they could siphon support from the ultimate Democratic and Republican nominees.
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U.S. airlines pull back from Israel flights as war breaks out
The three major U.S. airlines halted flights with Israel after the country was attacked by Hamas over the weekend, while some Middle Eastern and European carriers continued to give passengers an exit route from the developing war.