‘Republicans in Congress are willing to give (Russian President Vladimir) Putin the greatest gift he could hope for,’ President Biden said.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy will resign, 2 months after being ousted as House speaker
His departure will leave the already paper-thin House Republican majority even tighter, with just a few seats to spare.
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U.S. House to vote next week on formalizing Biden impeachment inquiry
The investigation – focused on the business dealings of Biden family members – has yet to produce evidence of wrongdoing by the president.
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Biden warns Trump will put democracy at risk as the president travels to raise campaign cash
President Biden, who said he is not alone in sounding the alarm, noted that Trump is the ‘only losing candidate’ in U.S. history to not accept the results.
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Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade
Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama had been under pressure to end his holds as senators complained about the toll it was taking on service members and their families, and on military readiness.
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Republicans had New Yorkers lead the way in expelling George Santos. Will it help them keep the House majority?
Santos’ name is certain to pop up in key races across New York next year that could determine which party holds the House majority in 2025.
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Florida Republican chairman refuses to resign over rape allegation, saying he is innocent
Christian Ziegler declared in an email to supporters that he and his wife, a co-founder of conservative group Moms for Liberty, are being targeted because they are ‘such loud political voices.’
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With expulsion of Santos and ouster of McCarthy, House making unexpected history
As the year comes to a close, the arc of power for House Republicans is at an inflection point.
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Cape Elizabeth Republican announces 1st District campaign for Congress
Andrew Piantidosi asked for the support of voters in an email that was sent out by the Maine Republican Party Thursday.
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Task force begins review of hospital facility fees
The Task Force to Evaluate the Impact of Facility Fees on Patients has only two weeks to complete its work and issue recommendations to the Legislature, which will reconvene Jan. 3.