Lewiston cited, without evidence, as a city that requires ‘a little bit more careful’ monitoring.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics
Rudy Giuliani faces hours of questioning before grand jury in Georgia 2020 election probe
The Fulton County district attorney last month filed petitions to compel testimony from 7 Trump associates and advisers. She has also said she’s considering calling Trump himself to testify.
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Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Politics
Massachusetts anti-immigration group’s environment suit can proceed
The group argues that the Biden administration violated environmental law when it halted construction of the U.S. southern border wall and sought to undo other immigration policies imposed by former President Donald Trump.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News, Politics
Federal CDC director announces shake-up, citing COVID mistakes
The changes include internal staffing moves and steps to speed up data releases.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Florida prosecutor sues DeSantis for suspension over abortion, LGBT rights
DeSantis said he suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren this month for signing a national pledge to not prosecute women and doctors for violating state abortion laws or families seeking treatments for transgender minors.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump’s angry words spur warnings of real violence against agents
Federal authorities and experts who study online extremism are warning of a risk of additional attacks on federal law enforcement following the FBI’s search of ex-President Donald Trump’s Florida home.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
What’s in big Biden bill? Health, climate goals become law
The package, an election year turnaround after loftier versions collapsed, will touch countless American lives and secure longtime party goals.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Ex-cop who testified against friend avoids prison for Jan. 6
Prosecutors did not seek prison time for the former Virginia police officer, pointing to his substantial cooperation and trial testimony and saying it came at ‘great personal cost.’
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News, Politics
South Carolina lawmakers consider abortion ban with no exceptions for rape, incest
A small group of South Carolina lawmakers have given their approval to a near total abortion ban that does not include exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Democrats press for Secret Service records, hint at subpoena
In a letter released Tuesday, the leaders of the House Oversight and Homeland Security committees signaled they are willing to subpoena Inspector General Joseph Cuffari if he does not comply with their requests.