A trial in the Republican-controlled Senate would almost certainly result in the president being acquitted of the charges.
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U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows, a Trump ally, won’t seek re-election
The North Carolina Republican and longtime leader of the House Freedom Caucus is expected to join the White House.
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Defiant Trump rallies supporters as House impeaches him
He took the stage just minutes before he became the 3rd president in U.S. history to be impeached.
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Republicans rip Jared Golden for backing impeachment
Opponents of the 2nd Congressional District Democrat say he betrayed his constituents by failing to support President Trump.
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State ethics board fines Mills’ inaugural committee for late fundraising
The board also fines Unite Portland, a political action committee, for filing late reports of expenditures from its campaign opposing the re-election of Ethan Strimling as Portland mayor.
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Trump impeached on charges of abuse of power, obstruction
Donald Trump becomes just the third president in U.S. history to be impeached and face a trial in the Senate.
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Sen. Collins will seek 5th term, setting stage for fierce, costly 2020 race
The Republican announced her re-election bid in a letter to supporters, ending months of speculation about a race that already has attracted record early contributions as both parties brace for a highly partisan battle.
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Funding for new Maine Maritime training ship included in budget bill
The spending proposal includes $300 million for the new ship, up from the $205 million originally proposed for a smaller ship.
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Majority of House supports Trump’s impeachment, Associated Press count shows
In a fiery letter Tuesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Trump maintained that he did nothing wrong in seeking foreign investigation of political rivals.