The former president has a contentious relationship with CNN, a network that he has continually disparaged as ‘fake news.’
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein returns to D.C. after facing resignation calls
She was hospitalized in early March for shingles.
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Lawmakers consider panel to better integrate New Mainers into public schools
The 16-member panel would build on the lessons learned by communities with sizable New Mainer populations, such as Portland and Lewiston.
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U.S. Rep. George Santos facing federal charges, sources say
The charges against the New York Republican, filed in the Eastern District of New York, remain under seal.
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Biden: Debt meeting ‘productive,’ default ‘not an option’
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., says a deal is needed by next week if Washington is to meet the June 1 deadline.
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Jury starts deliberations in suit accusing Trump of rape
If they believe columnist E. Jean Carroll, jurors can award compensatory and punitive damages.
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Gun debate returns to Augusta amid rise in mass shootings nationwide
Lawmakers will continue to hear more gun rights and gun control bills in the coming days, and behind-the-scenes discussions are just beginning on a proposal aimed at keeping firearms out of the hands of people who are prohibited from having them.
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Biden, McCarthy head into showdown as debt limit crisis nears
The president will host the House speaker and other congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday.
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Maine lawmaker calls for sweeping review of state constitution
Democratic Sen. Craig Hickman wants to create a 13-member, bipartisan commission to study and recommend changes to state government.
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Landlords pour more money into proposed rent control change
The Committee to Improve Rent Control has raised about 8 times as much cash as its opponents as the June 13 referendum approaches.