Former Vice President Mike Pence talks up his and Donald Trump’s time in office and insists the 2 parted ways on good terms, even though Pence’s life was threatened by Trump supporters at the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Senate rejects Biden’s vaccine mandate for businesses
The Democratic-led House is unlikely to take the measure up, which means the rule would stand.
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Scholz replaces Merkel as German chancellor, opening new era
He and his 3-party coalition face the immediate challenge of handling the country’s worst phase yet of the pandemic.
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Trump ex-aide Mark Meadows sues as Jan. 6 panel proceeds with contempt case
The former White House chief of staff is seen by Democratic lawmakers as a pivotal player in their investigation.
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Congressional leaders reach deal to avert another debt ceiling crisis
The elaborate measure passes in the House with just one Republican vote.
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Long-term state revenue projections ‘volatile,’ Maine lawmakers told
The words of caution come as the Legislature prepares to debate what it should do with $822 million in additional revenue being projected for the current two-year budget.
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Biden warns Putin against military options in Ukraine
He ‘voiced deep concern’ about the Russian military escalation near the border and also called for a return to diplomacy.
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In abrupt reversal, ex-Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows won’t cooperate with Jan. 6 panel
The House committee chairman has said that any witnesses who don’t comply will be held in contempt of Congress.
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Justice Department sues Texas over new redistricting maps
The government says the plans discriminate against minority voters, particularly Latinos, who have fueled the state’s population boom.
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Friendship State Rep. Jeffrey Evangelos says he won’t seek re-election in November
The Friendship independent, who has been involved in justice reform issues, said he is frustrated by obstructionism at the State House.