Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
‘Great resignation’ reaches White House with staff turnover
Not even the White House is immune from the economic trend that’s been called the ‘great resignation’ as employers struggle to fill vacancies and workers jump to new jobs at record rates.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats confront criticism on crime after San Francisco defeat
The city’s longstanding problems with vandalism, open drug use and robberies proved too much for voters, who blamed District Attorney Chesa Boudin for making the situation worse and recalled him from office.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Dr. Oz wins Pennsylvania Senate primary ahead of showdown with Fetterman
Dr. Mehmet Oz has won Pennsylvania’s Republican U.S. Senate primary after a dayslong recount.
Posted inCommunity, Local Elections, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Clinton residents next week to decide several municipal, other elections
There will be town budget articles on the ballot Tuesday but also voting on selectmen, school board and other races.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
FBI seizes retired general’s data related to Qatar lobbying
New federal court filings obtained Tuesday outlined a potential criminal case against former Marine Gen. John R. Allen, who led U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan in 2017.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
U.S. House members facing primary challenges across country
A look at key U.S. House races as polls close across the country.
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Richmond to present $2.7 million budget to town voters
Residents will vote on the budget, which is up 5.6% from last year, and a slate of local races Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Richmond Hallway Garage on High Street.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News, Politics
Matthew McConaughey makes personal plea for gun legislation at White House
The Uvalde native met with President Biden before addressing the White House press corps.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Proud Boys documentarian to be among first Jan. 6 witnesses
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection will hold its first public hearing during prime time on Thursday.