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Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump ally Roger Stone says he invoked 5th Amendment at Jan. 6 deposition
Stone invokes his right against self-incrimination in answer to all questions about Jan. 6, then tells reporters afterward that he didn’t do anything wrong.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
State lawmakers schedule two in-person sessions for January
Committees, however, will continue to meet remotely because of the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases that is filling hospitals and expected to get worse.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Only 27% of Republicans accept Biden as the rightful winner
Many GOP officeholders and some of the biggest voices in conservative media still cling to the notion the election was stolen from Donald Trump.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Biden, Manchin sharply divided over $2 trillion bill
Democrats need all their votes in the 50-50 Senate to advance the legislation.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, Politics
Fox News hosts’ Jan. 6 texts show them trying to sway Trump
Their actions leave questions about whether their loyalty was to the president or to viewers.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Congress sends Biden $2.5 trillion debt limit hike, avoiding default
The House gave final approval to the legislation early Wednesday morning on a near-party-line 221-209 vote.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills nominates attorney as next public advocate
William Harwood is an attorney with broad experience working on utility issues and currently serves as the senior adviser for regulatory affairs in the governor’s energy office.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Congress approves $2.5 trillion increase in debt limit, avoiding default
Established in 1917, the debt ceiling serves as a brake on spending decisions already approved by Congress and the White House – some decades ago.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
House votes to hold former Trump aide Mark Meadows in contempt in Jan. 6 probe
The near party-line vote is the latest show of force by the Jan. 6 panel, which is determined to get answers quickly and in doing so reassert congressional authority.