Maine’s first female governor will deliver her second inaugural address Wednesday evening at the Augusta Civic Center.
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McConnell celebrates milestone as Senate Democrats retain power
He has been the Republican senate leader since 2007.
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Rep.-elect George Santos quiet as speaker vote delays swearing-in
He joined most Republicans in backing Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., for speaker.
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You’re not getting child tax credit checks anymore. Here’s why
The policy’s demise has confounded policy experts, who point to ample evidence that the increased benefit helped close gaps in the existing child tax credit.
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McCarthy’s fight with Republican right flank stalls speaker bid
Kevin McCarthy had pledged a ‘battle on the floor’ for as long as it took to overcome right-flank fellow Republicans who were refusing to give him their votes.
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Historic term begins in Michigan as Whitmer, others sworn in
The inauguration comes days after two men were sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms after they led a plot to kidnap her in 2020.
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Jan. 6 panel shutting down after referring Trump for crimes
It is unclear whether the GOP-led House could enforce the provision and what they would do with the materials.
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Santos should consider resigning, veteran Republican lawmaker says
Texas Rep. Kevin Brady, a former House Ways and Means chairman who has served in Congress for 25 years, told ‘Fox News Sunday’ that Santos would have ‘to take some huge steps’ to regain trust and respect in his district.
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Trump’s tax returns released after long fight with Congress
Trump had refused to release his returns when he ran for president and had waged a legal battle to keep them secret while he was in the White House.
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Time of triumph for GOP turns into ‘distraction’ with Santos
He has yet to address questions about the source of a personal fortune he appears to have amassed quickly, despite recent financial problems, including evictions and owing thousands in back rent.