After the case went to the highest court, New York City amended its restrictions that prompted the lawsuit, even though they’d been upheld in lower courts.
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House impeachment report to be unveiled as Judiciary Committee prepares for hearing
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday the House should suspend its inquiry while the president is overseas.
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In fundraising appeal, Strimling takes swipes at Collins
As he pursues a complaint over his failed Portland mayoral re-election bid, his ties to a liberal group and the implications for the U.S. senator aren’t clear.
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Trump is asked if he wants his lawyers at impeachment hearings
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee is giving the president a week to decide.
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Bill tackling robocalls likely bound for quick passage in the House
The issue has united both Democrats and Republicans, with a bipartisan compromise that could be sent to the president by next year.
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Aid withheld from Ukraine was released after Trump learned of whistleblower complaint
The White House has claimed there was no link between the suspension of aid and the president’s request for Ukraine to investigate his political rival Joe Biden and his family.
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In Florida and elsewhere, Republicans face pressure over climate change
While .Trump and his administration reject the threat of climate change, leading Republicans in Florida and other states find themselves under political pressure to address the immediate impacts.
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House invites Trump to participate as impeachment probe digs into Constitution
The Judiciary Committee is set to take over the impeachment probe of the president next week, scheduling a Dec. 4 hearing with legal scholars.
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Protesters at Sen. Collins’ Maine offices urge her to support impeachment
Progressive activists demonstrated outside all 6 of Collins’ Maine field offices Tuesday.
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Maine Medicaid clients air complaints about ‘broken’ transportation system
About 75 people turn out for a listening session hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services as it considers overhauling the $83 million system.