Evan McMullin, a former chief policy director to the Republican Conference who challenged Trump as an independent in 2016, helped organize the virtual meeting.
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Sen. King proposes simplifying ‘Made in USA’ labeling standards
The independent Angus King of Maine joins with Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah, who say businesses are currently hindered by a patchwork of differing state laws if they want to place a ‘Made in USA’ label on a product.
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Convict Trump or invite dire damage to American democracy, prosecutors urge Senate
House impeachment managers wrapped up an emotional 2 days of opening arguments, with Donald Trump’s defense to take the floor on Friday.
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Democrats push Biden’s relief bill through House panels as Republicans attack it
Republicans say the relief package is too costly, economically damaging and overtly partisan.
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State lawmaker files complaint about award for trooper accused of racial profiling
Maine State Police gave a prestigious ‘Trooper of the Year’ award to John Darcy, whose traffic stops have come under scrutiny.
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Impeachment trial highlights: Harrowing video, focus on Trump’s words
One House prosecutor said Donald Trump ‘put a target’ on the backs of then-Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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Bill would require Maine police to collect demographic data for all traffic stops
It’s the third time the Legislature will take up a measure that requires data collection as a tool for preventing racial profiling.
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Prosecutor opens criminal investigation into Trump’s calls to overturn Georgia’s election results
Former President Donald Trump pressed Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” enough votes to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in the state.
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Chilling video at Trump impeachment trial: Police beg for help; senators flee
House prosecutors displayed gripping scenes of how close the rioters were to the country’s leaders, roaming the halls chanting ‘Hang Mike Pence,’ some equipped with combat gear and members of extremist groups among the first inside.
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Trump fumes as his legal team baffles Republican senators
The former president was furious at what he saw from his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, and some allies called for yet another shakeup of his legal team.