The 3-term senator and secretary of defense under Bill Clinton has been highly critical of President Trump.
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Maine lobsterman’s convention speech sets off political spat
Jason Joyce of Swan’s Island says, ‘As long as Trump is president, fishing families like mine will have a voice.’ But Maine Democrats say the president has hurt the industry.
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On Day 2 of Republican convention, Trump and first lady tout his kinder side
Melania Trump says in the evening’s keynote address from the White House, ‘You have a president who will not stop fighting for you and your families.’
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Defying precedent and possibly law, Pompeo dives into Trump campaign
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent a cable last month to all U.S. diplomatic missions warning that, under federal law, diplomats should not take overt sides in the presidential campaign.
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Madeleine Albright, Gov. Mills to host virtual ‘Women for Biden’ event
The Democratic event coincides with the Republican National Convention proceedings on Wednesday evening.
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FDA chief apologizes for overstating benefits of virus plasma therapy
President Trump staged an announcement on Sunday even though the treatment’s value has not been established.
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Maine Republicans expect Trump victory after ‘uplifting’ national convention
Six Mainers went to Charlotte, N.C., for a scaled-back convention, including party leaders and 2nd Congressional District candidate Dale Crafts, but Sen. Susan Collins will not attend.
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New York attorney general investigating whether Trump inflated assets for loans
Letitia James is seeking to compel Eric Trump’s testimony.
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Postal chief defends changes, denies ‘sabotaging’ election
Acknowledging an expected surge in mail-in ballots because of the coronavirus pandemic, Louis DeJoy said voters should mail back their ballots at least 7 days before the election.
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TikTok sues Trump over his pending order to ban its app
The video app is fighting the administration’s efforts to ban the Chinese-owned service over national-security concerns.