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.
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Republican convention’s opening night showcases rising stars, dark warnings
Trailing in his reelection campaign, the president tells delegates, ‘The only way they can take this election away from us is if this is a rigged election.’
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Postal chief warns voters to request, return ballots early
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is warning that voters should request mail-in ballots at least 15 days before the Nov. 3 election.
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Barr says he’s ‘vehemently opposed’ to pardoning Snowden
President Trump has said he would ‘look at’ whether to pardon the former National Security Agency contractor charged with disclosing details of highly classified government surveillance programs.
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Democratic AGs, including Maine’s, file lawsuit over postal changes
The attorneys general who sued the U.S. Postal Service also include those in California, Delaware, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.