The chairmen of 6 House committees tell Attorney General William Barr they will subpoena documents if they’re not turned over within a week.
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Democrats demand full Mueller report; Trump says that’s OK with him
The president’s remarks come as Democrats prepare to huddle behind closed doors to plot strategy for their own investigations of obstruction of justice and Russian election interference.
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Michael Avenatti charged with extortion and wire and bank fraud
The attorney for porn actress Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Trump was arrested Monday.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Fleeing scene of dog attack could become a crime in Maine
Spurred by a mauling in Gardiner last summer, legislators consider creating a new law to keep owners on the scene when their dogs assault someone.
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Analysis: Susan Collins is most likely to work across aisle
Democrats say Republican Sen. Susan Collins toes the party line too often, but a think tank at Georgetown University says she’s the most likely to work across party lines
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Mueller’s Russia probe report rules out criminal collusion
The debate over President Donald Trump’s behavior during the Russia investigation will go on even though special counsel Robert Mueller’s report has been released to the Justice Department.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Sen. King wants more information on obstruction of justice issue
He and other members of Maine’s congressional delegation urge – to one extent or another – the release of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report.
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Trump campaign did not coordinate with Russia in 2016 campaign, attorney general says
The president claims ‘complete exoneration’ even though special counsel Robert Mueller did not reach a definitive answer on whether he obstructed justice.
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Green New Deal inflames partisan debate
Yet it would require the government to do absolutely nothing.