U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler’s victory ends a 30-year run in Congress for U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney.
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Florida Democrats choose Rep. Crist to challenge Gov. DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reelection effort is widely assumed to be a precursor to a presidential run in 2024, adding to a sense of urgency among Democrats to blunt his rise now.
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U.S. to send $3 billion in aid to Ukraine as war hits 6 months
The money will fund contracts for as many as 3 types of drones, and other weapons, ammunition and equipment that may not see the battlefront for a year or 2, they say.
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More than 100 classified documents recovered from Trump back in January
The figures make clear the large number of secret government documents recovered, well before FBI officials returned there with a search warrant on Aug. 8 and removed an additional 11 sets of classified records.
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Trump seeks special master to review Mar-a-Lago documents
The court filing requests the appointment of a special master not connected with the case who would be tasked with inspecting the records recovered from Trump’s club and setting aside those that are covered by executive privilege.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Cumberland estate of Dr. Oz’s wife becomes Senate campaign fodder in Pennsylvania
The Trump-endorsed celebrity doctor’s opponent has run ads attacking him for being unable to remember how many homes his family owns.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Despite secrecy, technology grant program protects taxpayer funds, experts say
The $45 million administered by the Maine Technology Institute must follow strict rules about investment.
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Finland asks: Does a prime minister have a right to party?
A video leak triggers a debate about what level of reveling is appropriate.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
For Republican governors, all economic success is local
Democrats say Republicans are taking credit for job growth that’s been enabled by Biden’s policies, even as they blame those same policies for inflation.
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Pro-Trump wins in blue states threaten Republicans’ hopes in November
Republicans have found success in Democratic strongholds when they have fielded moderate candidates.