But Trump administration officials defend their work.
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House panel will interview ousted U.S. prosecutor Geoffrey Berman
He left the job on June 20 after a standoff with Attorney General William Barr and confusion over whether President Trump had fired him.
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Maine lawmakers urge colleagues to prioritize bills aimed at ending systemic racism
Reps. Rachel Talbot Ross and Craig Hickman want the Legislature to act quickly on bills held over from the March adjournment that would address racial disparity and discrimination.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Biden edges out Trump, raising $141 million in June
Meanwhile, the president’s campaign and the Republican National Committee raised a combined $131 million in June.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
In search of a bigger stage, Eric Brakey eyes congressional seat
Brakey gave up acting for politics almost a decade ago and, mostly, hasn’t regretted it.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sen. King warns colleagues of risks posed by cyberattack on U.S.
King delivered his comments on the floor of the Senate, urging development of a cyber-defense program that could fend off a ‘catastrophic’ attack.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Dale Crafts aiming for U.S. House seat
Determination marks life of Lisbon businessman, former Republican state lawmaker.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Democrats push campaign-season health care bill through House
The measure has no chance of passage, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi makes the case that ‘a vote against this bill is a vote to weaken Americans’ health and financial security during a pandemic.’
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Republican lawmakers urge action after briefing on Russia’s bounties on U.S. troops
Congressional members are seeking more information even though White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany insists President Trump hasn’t been briefed on the findings.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
In her quest for Congress, Adrienne Bennett touts her ‘unique set of skills’
Gov. Paul LePage’s former press secretary, now a Bangor real estate agent, faces two foes in the July 14 Republican primary in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.