A new ad released by the Republicans for the Rule of Law urges voters to call her ‘and tell her these witnesses must testify.’
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States are on front lines of 2020 election-security efforts
Worries are greater in the aftermath of the 2016 election, when Russian military agents targeted voting systems across the U.S.
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To overcome Trump’s travel ban, some Americans are taking it to court
The third version took effect in December 2017, keeping citizens of Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen and North Korea, and government representatives from Venezuela, from traveling or immigrating to the United States.
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Murkowski ‘disturbed’ by McConnell impeachment remark
The Alaska Republican wants a ‘full and fair process,’ potentially using President Clinton’s hearings as a template.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
A dozen Democrats and Trump will be on Maine primary ballot in March
A dozen Democratic candidates met Monday’s filing deadline for the state’s first presidential primary.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, Politics
Donald Trump backs reelection of Susan Collins
In a tweet Monday, President Donald Trump said he agrees 100% that Collins is needed to ensure Republicans keep control of the U.S. Senate next year.
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White House predicts Pelosi to ‘yield’ on impeachment delay
Pelosi has declined to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate until Republicans provide details on witnesses and testimony.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Religion and Values
Evangelical tussling over anti-Trump editorial escalates
The letter to the magazine’s president includes a veiled warning that Christianity Today could lose readership or advertising revenue.
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Republican governors grapple with whether to accept refugees
They face a decision that must be made by Jan. 21 so resettlement agencies can secure federal funding.
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Inside impeachment: How an ‘urgent’ tip became ‘high crimes’
Not a single Republican voted for President Trump’s impeachment, but there were moments when that outcome was less than certain.