With Congress stalled on approving tens of billions of dollars in Ukraine aid, the U.S. has halted shipments of ammunition and missiles to Kyiv, leaving Ukrainian soldiers outgunned as they try to beat back Russia’s invasion.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Biden sets sights on Las Vegas days before Nevada’s primary
In Tuesday’s primary, Biden faces only token opposition from author Marianne Williamson and a handful of relatively unknown challengers. He won Nevada in November 2020 by fewer than 3 percentage points.
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Biden wins South Carolina’s Democratic primary as he gears up for his reelection bid
The incumbent defeated the other long-shot Democrats on South Carolina’s ballot, including Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips and self-help author Marianne Williamson.
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RNC chairwoman calls for unity as party faces cash crunch, attacks by some Trump allies
Her appeal comes as Trump and his allies push the party to get behind him and effectively end the primary even though he still faces his final major rival, Nikki Haley.
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Can Trump be on the ballot? It’s the Supreme Court’s biggest election test since Bush v. Gore
On Thursday, the justices will wrestle with a constitutional provision adopted after the Civil War to prevent former officeholders who ‘engaged in insurrection’ from reclaiming power.
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Report: Secretary of state received hundreds of threatening messages after Trump decision
In addition to threatening and abusive communications received in December, Shenna Bellows also received an online threat last May warning the Memorial Day holiday would be her last.
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Maine officials wary of confusion at March vote over No Labels registrations, new primary rules
Local officials say they’re bracing for potential confusion because some voters may have inadvertently enrolled in the new No Labels party that has gained ballot access in Maine and because there are new rules for the upcoming March primary.
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Task force calls for reforms to regulate hidden hospital fees
A group, formed in response to a Press Herald investigation, recommends changes to Maine law to address often confusing and frustrating hospital billing practices.
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Maine Republicans oppose background checks for private gun sales
The governor’s office said Republicans mischaracterized the background check proposal and incorrectly stoked fear that it would lead to a registry of firearm owners.
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Maine education chief unveils plan to reform failing Child Development Services
Commissioner Pender Makin lays out a 3-year plan to transition responsibility for providing disability services to 3- and 5-year-old children from the Department of Education to local school districts.