But Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that he doesn’t see a deal coming together soon and ‘the first item of priority of the Senate’ is confirming the appointment of a conservative justice to the Supreme Court.
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Posted inBusiness, Election 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Twitter tightens limits on candidates before Nov. 3 election
The rules restrict candidates from declaring premature victory and stiffens its measures against spreading misinformation, calling for political violence or spreading thoughtless commentary.
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Pelosi unveils 25th Amendment bid, questions Trump’s fitness
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s bill would set up a commission to assess the president’s ability to lead the country and ensure a continuity of government.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Joe Biden: ‘Throughline from President Trump’s dog whistles’ to Whitmer kidnapping plot
Federal law enforcement announced they’d arrested 13 people in connection with a domestic terrorism plot.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Judge denies motion to extend Florida’s voter registration after system crashes
The computer meltdown on the final day of registration might have prevented thousands of potential voters from taking part in November’s election.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Law enforcement prepares for potential election-related unrest
The efforts are broader and more public-facing than in past years as fears grow over the potential for violent clashes in cities across the U.S.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine’s top election official says polling places will be safe
While some states are bracing for serious voting problems, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap declared Thursday that Maine’s election systems are all in order.
Posted inElection 2020, Times Record
Topsham school board race draws 11 candidates for four seats
The terms are for 3 years.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Trump says he’s ready for rallies, but details are slim on his health
His doctor says that the president, who has been surrounded by minimal staffing as he works out of the White House residence and the Oval Office, could return to holding events on Saturday.
Posted inElection 2020, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Incumbent Kinney faces Turner in House District 99 race
Three-term Republican Rep. MaryAnne Kinney faces Democratic challenger April Turner for the seat representing Brooks, Burnham, Freedom, Jackson, Knox, Monroe, Thorndike, Troy and Unity.