Trump is expected at the trial Tuesday. The trial is expected to last several days.
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Rep. Jared Golden’s office vandalized with message urging cease-fire in Gaza
In a statement, the Democratic congressman reaffirmed his support for Israel. The incident was reported to Bangor police.
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Trump wins Iowa caucuses, a crucial victory at the outset of the Republican presidential campaign
The magnitude of the former president’s success was still coming into focus Monday night. The Associated Press called the race just after 8:30 p.m.
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As political divisions intensify, U.S. military academies focus on oaths and loyalty to Constitution
The U.S. military isn’t immune to the country’s deep political polarization, and the service academies are trying to update how they teach future officers to navigate that divide.
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Haley wins backing of ex-Maryland governor, who won’t mount his own third-party bid
In the past two presidential elections, Hogan said he did not vote for Trump. Hogan said he wrote in the name of his father, a former U.S. Representative, in 2016 and the late President Reagan in 2020.
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Republicans try to block Biden administration plan to cut money for anti-abortion counseling centers
Congressional Republicans this week introduced legislation that would block the Health and Human Services Agency from restricting the funds from the centers. The bill has no chance of becoming law this year.
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Republican candidates struggle with Civil War history as party grapples with race issues in present
On the eve of Monday’s Iowa caucuses, Republicans are increasingly frustrated by the dynamic and have sought to turn the issue back on Democrats.
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Oregon Supreme Court keeps Trump on primary ballot
Oregon was one of several states where liberal groups sued to remove Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
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Speaker Johnson insists he’s sticking to budget deal but announces no plan to stop partial shutdown
Since Congress resumed from the holiday break, House Speaker Mike Johnson has been holed up in his office at the Capitol receiving a steady stream of Republican lawmakers trying to force his hand.
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Appointment to state board stalls in Legislature following concerns from mining opponents
The Maine Senate returned a nomination for the Land Use Planning Commission to a legislative committee Thursday, days after opponents of the Wolfden Chase Mt. mining proposal urged the committee to require that the nominee recuse himself from an upcoming vote.