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Supreme Court immunity ruling has no effect on Trump’s hush money conviction, Manhattan DA says

by Molly Crane-Newman New York Daily News (TNS) July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

The former president’s lawyers had asked a judge to overturn his conviction for falsifying records.

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House Republicans vote to rebuke Kamala Harris over administration’s handling of border policy

by STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

Six Democrats also voted for the resolution, including Rep. Jared Golden.

Election 2024, Maine, News, Politics

Rep. Jared Golden ‘absolutely not’ committed to supporting Kamala Harris

by Randy Billings July 25, 2024July 26, 2024

The Democrat’s opponent, Republican state Rep. Austin Theriault, accuses Golden of taking ‘the position of every other slippery Washington politician who refuses to disclose who they’re supporting for president.’

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump turns his full focus on Harris at first rally since Biden’s exit from 2024 race

by MEG KINNARD and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Trump has ramped up his criticism of Kamala Harris since President Biden’s abrupt departure, calling the vice president ‘the same as Biden but much more radical.’

Election 2024, Maine, Politics

Doug Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris, campaigns in Portland

by Rachel Ohm July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

The second gentleman attended a discussion on abortion rights as well as a rally, saying it was his first official campaign stop since his wife became a candidate.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

Biden delivers solemn call to defend democracy as he lays out his reasons for quitting race

by ZEKE MILLER, SEUNG MIN KIM and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

‘The great thing about America is here, kings and dictators do not rule,’ President Biden said. ‘The people do. History is in your hands. The power is in your hands. The idea of America – lies in your hands.’

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump gunman searched for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says

by ERIC TUCKER Associated Press July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

The gunman is believed to have done a Google search one week before the shooting, asking ‘How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?’

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Angus King, Chellie Pingree boycott Netanyahu’s speech to Congress

by Randy Billings July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Pingree, Maine’s 1st District congresswoman, is one among the Democrats who have been critical of Israel’s invasion of Gaza. King, an independent, has consistently expressed concern about the impact of Israel’s assault on civilians.