If Biden and Congress fail to increase the statutory debt cap of $31.4 trillion by this summer, the government could default on payments and shove the U.S. economy into a recession.
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U.S. veterans testify of ‘catastrophic’ impact of Afghan collapse
The initial hearing of a long-promised investigation by House Republicans displayed the open wounds from the end of America’s longest war in August 2021.
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FBI tested by attacks from the right, politically explosive investigations
Republicans are using their newly minted House majority to investigate the investigators, accusing the FBI of abuses ranging from unfairly targeting Trump to suppressing free speech.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine, Schools and Education
Richmond voters select inaugural school committee members following separation from RSU 2
Residents also approved $40,000 for start-up costs for the district during a special election Tuesday.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Tucker Carlson’s scorn for Trump is revealed in court papers
A common theme emerging from court documents is that Fox News executives and hosts doubted the election claims being peddled by then President Trump and his allies, but aired and emphasized them anyway.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Missouri would be only state in country that taxes food but not guns under Republican bill
Missouri Democrats have excoriated the decision to strip out the provision, saying it’s another example of Republicans prioritizing guns over a necessity like groceries.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Biden nominee for FCC withdraws after Manchin opposes confirmation
Industry groups and GOP lawmakers say Gigi Sohn is too radical and accuse her of unethical practices.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, Local Elections, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Madison residents vote to recall selectman, elect Shawn Bean to take over seat
Residents voted to recall Selectman Glen Mantor in a special election Tuesday, and elected Shawn Bean to replace him, according to preliminary results from the town clerk Tuesday night.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills, lawmakers clash over printing tribal treaty language in Maine Constitution
Supporters of House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross’ bill say it is a powerful truth-seeking measure,’ while the governor’s office dismisses it as ‘a misguided attempt to right a historical wrong that never occurred.’
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Resolution supporting Ukraine sparks angry exchange in Maine House
The nearly hourlong debate highlights growing divisions about how much longer the U.S. should continue funding Ukraine’s efforts to repel Russia’s invasion.