While the Disinformation Governance Board has not formally been shuttered, it will be reviewed by members of a Department of Homeland Security advisory council that’s expected to make recommendations in 75 days.
Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Turkey gives mixed signals to U.S. on admitting Finland, Sweden to NATO
At stake for the United States and its NATO partners is an opportunity to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by strengthening and expanding the alliance.
Takeaways: Election denier wins, bad behavior dooms U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn
In a key congressional race, a congressman’s bad behavior finally caught up with him, and in the Pennsylvania governor’s race, a Trump-backed candidate who has spread lies about the 2020 vote count won the Republican nomination.
Ad wars begin in Maine governor’s race
The Maine Republican Party’s first TV ad criticizes Gov. Janet Mills’ administration for its approach to LGBTQ issues in kindergarten classrooms.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina hold key primary elections
Tuesday’s contests could ultimately determine how competitive the general election will be this fall, when control of Congress, governors’ mansions and key elections posts are up for grabs.
Senate advances $40 billion Ukraine aid bill with wide support
The bill includes $19.7 billion for the Defense Department, more than $3 billion above the level asked for by the Biden administration.
Georgia voters appeal decision on Rep. Greene’s eligibility
Under Georgia law, voters are allowed to appeal the decision of U.S. Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene’s eligibility to run for reelection.
Supreme Court rules for Sen. Ted Cruz in campaign finance case
The McCain-Feingold campaign-finance law states that if a candidate lends his or her campaign money before an election, the campaign cannot repay the candidate more than $250,000 using money raised after Election Day.
More than 260 fighters evacuated from Mariupol steel plant, Ukraine says
Russia continues to pound the Donbas region, but Ukrainian troops advance as Russian forces pulled back from around the northeastern city of Kharkiv in recent days.
New press secretary hails barrier breakers who paved way
Karine Jean-Pierre is the first Black woman and openly LGBTQ person to serve as White House press secretary.