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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
After Trump, Biden aims to reshape the presidency itself
The sharp break won’t just come in federal policy, but in personal conduct.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Biden fills out State Department team with Obama veterans
Five of the 11 are either people of color or LGBTQ.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Some in GOP parrot far-right talk of coming civil war
The heightened rhetoric mimics language extremists and white supremacists have used for years.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
With Trump trial pending, Democrats to move swiftly on virus aid package
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls the relief a ‘matter of complete urgency.’
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
State capitols boarded up, fenced off, patrolled by troops
The ornate halls of government and symbols of democracy look more like heavily guarded U.S. embassies in war-torn countries.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden’s inauguration
Refusing to abide by tradition and participate in the ceremonial transfer of power, the president will instead hold his own departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden outlines extensive vaccine distribution effort
The president-elect’s plan includes using the Federal Emergency Management Agency to set up 100 vaccination centers around the country by the end of his first month in office.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Vice President Pence calls to congratulate Kamala Harris on election win
It’s the first known contact between the elected members of the outgoing and incoming administrations.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion plan to speed virus vaccines, ease economic fallout
It includes $1,400 checks for most Americans, extension of a temporary boost in unemployment benefits and a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures through September.