The filing claims President Trump is violating the Constitution by accepting profits from his hotels.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Anti-immigrant comments by Waterville mayor create rift in Maine Republicans
The Senate Republican Leader said he doesn’t approve of Nick Isgro’s claims about immigrants spreading infectious diseases and is “in the process of taking some actions,” but Isgro says he’s had “a massive outcry of support.”
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard could lose $200 million to build border wall
The Kittery shipyard is among the military installations around the nation that could have money reallocated to build the wall President Trump says is necessary for the nation’s security.
Fox News hires Donna Brazile as political contributor
She was fired by CNN for tipping off the Hillary Clinton campaign about debate topics in 2016.
Kansas wants to resurrect law requiring proof of citizenship to vote
A federal appeals court will hear arguments over the constitutionality of the law that was struck down, requiring people to provide documentation of citizenship before they can register to vote.
Beto O’Rourke says he raised $6.1 million online in 1st 24 hours
O’Rourke’s entrance into the crowded field made a splash with donors.
Fox News weekend host Jeanine Pirro’s show off the air Saturday
This comes a week after her comments questioning U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar over her wearing a Muslim head covering.
Presidential candidate John Hickenlooper got his start volunteering in Maine
The ‘pimply kid’ who helped build a Maine school is now in the national spotlight.
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The Senate also passed a resolution that would void the national emergency concerning security on the border with Mexico that President Trump declared on Feb. 15.
Trump issues first veto, targeting congressional rejection of his border emergency declaration
Congress does not have the votes to overturn Trump’s veto, and he quickly uses the issue to try to raise money for his re-election.