Prosecutors are considering how to proceed in light of last week’s election, while Trump’s lawyers are arguing for dismissal so he can run the country.
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Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments
U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles in Baton Rouge said the law had an ‘overtly religious’ purpose and is ‘unconstitutional on its face.’
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Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Ranked choice runoff begins in Maine’s tight 2nd District congressional race
The ranked choice tabulation in the contest between U.S. Rep. Jared Golden and state Rep. Austin Theriault started at 1 p.m. in Augusta; it is expected to take 3 to 5 days to complete.
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Trump announces former ICE chief Tom Homan will be ‘border czar’
Trump said Homan, former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will have a role related to the border and the deportation of undocumented immigrants.
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Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration. Here’s a look at whom he’s selected so far.
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Trump asks China hawk Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser
A person familiar with the matter tells The Associated Press that the president-elect has picked the Florida Republican and decorated war veteran for the role.
Posted inElection 2024, Elections, Local Elections, Politics
Voter ID law may be on Maine ballot next year
The citizen-initiated referendum question would ask whether people should be required to show photo identification in order to vote in Maine.
Posted inElection 2024, Uncategorized
Maine’s 2nd District race adding up to be the second costliest House campaign in the nation
More than $50 million poured into the contest between Jared Golden and Austin Theriault, mostly for advertising.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Advocates say red flag gun safety petition got big boost on Election Day
The Gun Safety Coalition of Maine wants to make it easier for family members to petition a court to take firearms away from loved ones deemed a danger to themselves or others.
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FEMA says it fired worker who directed others to avoid helping hurricane survivors who backed Trump
The agency did not identify the employee, nor did it say where it happened, but Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said it happened in his state.