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Trump names former adviser Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy

by MICHELLE L. PRICE November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

Miller was a senior adviser in Trump’s first term and has been a central figure in many of his policy decisions, particularly on immigration.

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Trump on Day 1: Begin deportation push, pardon Jan. 6 rioters and make his criminal cases vanish

by COLLEEN LONG and DAN MERICA November 10, 2024November 10, 2024

His to-do list also includes imposing tariffs on imported goods, rolling back protections for transgender children, and firing potentially thousands of federal employees he believes are secretly working against him.

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Trump and Republicans made gains in Maine, even as state stayed blue. What impact could that have?

by Rachel Ohm November 10, 2024November 10, 2024

Republicans say this year’s election showed growing momentum for their party. Democrats say Maine didn’t follow the national Republican shift – a testament to party leaders here.

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Susan Collins in line for powerful new role in Republican-controlled Senate

by Randy Billings November 9, 2024November 11, 2024

But an ascent by Maine’s senior senator to an influential new post could be derailed by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and her past opposition to President-elect Trump could complicate things.

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Maine Republicans keep Faulkingham as House leader

by Randy Billings November 8, 2024November 9, 2024

Meanwhile, Rep. Katrina Smith, R-Palmero, has been elected to serve as the assistant minority leader, replacing Rep. Amy Arata, R-New Gloucester.

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How will ranked choice voting decide the winner of 2nd District race?

by Eric Russell November 8, 2024November 8, 2024

The bruising and expensive race for Maine’s 2nd District seat is headed to a ranked choice runoff in which a write-in candidate and blank ballots could play roles.

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Judge cancels deadlines in Trump’s 2020 election case after presidential win

by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER November 8, 2024November 8, 2024

Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris means the Justice Department believes he can no longer face prosecution in accordance with department legal opinions meant to shield presidents from criminal charges while in office.