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Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Amy Klobuchar

Warren is latest former presidential rival to back Biden

by Associated Press April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

Elizabeth Warren has endorsed Joe Biden, becoming the last of the former vice president’s major Democratic presidential rivals to formally back him.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump reverses course on power to ‘reopen’ states during pandemic

by JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press April 14, 2020April 14, 2020

After tweeting on Monday that presidents have ‘total’ authority, Trump said Tuesday he’s leaving it to governors to determine when states can resume activity.

Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics

Obama endorses Biden as the best leader for ‘one of our darkest times’

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE and JULIE PACE Associated Press April 14, 2020September 14, 2020

The former president endorsed his vice president in a video on Tuesday.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Rebuffing Trump, governors team up to plan for reopening ‘driven by facts’

by Christian Berthelsen, Keshia Clukey, David R. Baker Bloomberg April 13, 2020April 14, 2020

Some say they will form regional alliances to coordinate the reopening of schools and businesses after the pandemic subsides,

Nation & World, Politics

Michelle Obama group backs expanding voting options for 2020

by DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press April 13, 2020April 13, 2020

The announcement follow’s last week’s primary election in Wisconsin where thousands of people waited in line to vote.

Nation & World, Politics

Sanders endorses Biden as ex-rivals join forces to beat Trump

by Bill Barrow and Alexandra Jaffe Associated Press April 13, 2020September 14, 2020

Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders ended his own campaign last week.

Maine, News, Politics

Cautious but vigilant, Janet Mills navigates a time of crisis

by Kevin Miller April 12, 2020April 12, 2020

Conscious of Mainers’ independence and protective of constitutional rights, the governor comes to strict distancing orders deliberately, even as they extend to the state’s highest office.