While Congress can send criminal referrals to the Justice Department, it is ultimately up to federal prosecutors whether to pursue charges.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inElection 2022, Nation & World, News, Politics
Democratic Sen. Warnock wins Georgia runoff against Walker
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock has defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a runoff election in Georgia.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Negotiations continue over heating and energy aid for Mainers
While details were not released, another round of relief checks and additional rental assistance are being contemplated, along with direct heating and energy assistance.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
What’s at stake as Trump Organization trial deliberations continue
Jurors in the Trump Organization’s criminal tax fraud trial will continue deliberating for a second day on Tuesday.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Supreme Court justices split in clash of religion and gay rights
The Supreme Court is hearing the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump rebuked for call to suspend Constitution over election
One Republican congressman says the former president’s remarks should play factor in the party’s decision on who to nominate in 2024.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Big issues await legislators in new session, starting with heating Mainers’ homes
When it begins work this week, the 131st Legislature will dig into its first big test: a bipartisan deal on energy relief.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Both sides see high stakes in gay rights Supreme Court case
A Christian graphic artist says her faith prevents her from creating websites celebrating same-sex marriages.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Democrats move to make South Carolina, not Iowa, first voting state
Democrats have voted to remove Iowa as the leadoff state on the presidential nominating calendar and replace it with South Carolina starting in 2024.
Posted inNew England, Politics
To boost Georgia’s Warnock, Biden is in … Massachusetts
Biden landed in Boston on Friday afternoon to join fundraising efforts from afar.