Chief Russell Gauvin is temporarily relieved of his command, for his comments disputing the election results and criticizing COVID-19 mask mandates.
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Former Portland developer Michael Liberty among Mainers to get Trump’s final pardons
The developer of multiple real estate projects, including the Chandler Wharf condominiums, was convicted in 2016 of illegal campaign donations and is facing other charges.
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Trump bids farewell to Washington, hints of comeback
The 45th president left behind a note for President Biden, who declined to say what Trump had written, but described it as a ‘very generous letter.’
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In farewell video, Trump lists his accomplishments, wishes new administration luck
Donald Trump, who spent months trying to delegitimize Joe Biden’s win with baseless allegations of mass voter fraud, refers repeatedly to the ‘next administration,’ but never utters Biden’s name.
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Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon, dozens of others in final hours
Bannon’s pardon nullifies prosecution in an alleged border-wall scam, effectively eliminating any prospect for punishment.
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Pompeo says China’s policies on Muslims, ethnic minorities amount to ‘genocide’
On his way out the door, Pompeo made the determination just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
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Mitch McConnell says Trump ‘fed lies’ to Capitol mob about Biden’s election
Republican senators, in particular, face a daunting choice of whether to convict Donald Trump of inciting the insurrection, in the first impeachment trial of a president no longer in office.
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Maine Voices: Disunity trumps democracy in America
When 147 members of Congress vote to contest the 2020 election results even after the Capitol attack, it’s hard to believe that our ‘better angels’ will prevail.
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Democrats build impeachment case, alleging ‘dangerous crime’
A Senate trial could begin as soon as this week.
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Records: Trump allies behind rally that ignited U.S. Capitol riot
An Associated Press review of records finds that veterans of President Trump’s failed campaign were key players in the Washington rally that spawned a deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol.