In his first hours as president, Joe Biden signs orders that reverse course on immigration, climate change, racial equity and the handling of the pandemic.
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Former Portland developer Michael Liberty among Mainers to get Trump’s final pardons
The developer of multiple real estate projects, including the Chandler Wharf condominiums, was convicted in 2016 of illegal campaign donations and is facing other charges.
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New Hampshire state lawmaker loses committee seats over tweet about rioters
Democratic Rep. Rosemarie Rung is accused of contributing to backlash against a local police chief who was at the rally before the Capitol riot.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
In farewell video, Trump lists his accomplishments, wishes new administration luck
Donald Trump, who spent months trying to delegitimize Joe Biden’s win with baseless allegations of mass voter fraud, refers repeatedly to the ‘next administration,’ but never utters Biden’s name.
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Biden immigration plan opposed by Republicans, conservative groups
At the same time, several pro-immigration groups said they will press the new president to go even further with his reform plan.
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Maine Democratic Party to get new leadership
The Maine Democratic State Committee is set to meet on Jan. 24 to elect a new chair and vice chair.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon, dozens of others in final hours
Bannon’s pardon nullifies prosecution in an alleged border-wall scam, effectively eliminating any prospect for punishment.
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Twelve Guard members removed from duty at Biden inauguration
Only 2 of the cases were for inappropriate comments or texts related to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. The other 10 were for other potential issues that may involve previous criminal behavior or other activities.
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‘To heal we must remember’: On eve of inauguration, Biden and Harris honor Americans lost to pandemic
The start of the Biden administration coincides with news that the U.S. death toll has surpassed 400,000 – a crisis the new president will be responsible for controlling.
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Mitch McConnell says Trump ‘fed lies’ to Capitol mob about Biden’s election
Republican senators, in particular, face a daunting choice of whether to convict Donald Trump of inciting the insurrection, in the first impeachment trial of a president no longer in office.