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Trump campaign won’t allow Bloomberg reporters at events

by Associated Press December 2, 2019September 14, 2020

The news follows Bloomberg News editor’s announcement that the organization would not investigate their own boss or other Democratic candidates.

Nation & World, News, Politics

House impeachment report to be unveiled as Judiciary Committee prepares for hearing

by HOPE YEN, LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press December 2, 2019December 2, 2019

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday the House should suspend its inquiry while the president is overseas.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Compass: U.S. future role in climate fight uncertain as U.N. summit nears

by Richard L. Killmer December 1, 2019September 14, 2020

The U.S. will be able to leave the Paris accord Nov. 4, 2020. What will that mean for the other countries at next week’s gathering?

Nation & World, Politics, Uncategorized

Trump is asked if he wants his lawyers at impeachment hearings

by ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press November 29, 2019December 27, 2019

The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee is giving the president a week to decide.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Aid withheld from Ukraine was released after Trump learned of whistleblower complaint

by JONATHAN LEMIRE, MARY CLARE JALONICK and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press November 27, 2019November 27, 2019

The White House has claimed there was no link between the suspension of aid and the president’s request for Ukraine to investigate his political rival Joe Biden and his family.

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Nation & World, News, Politics

In Florida and elsewhere, Republicans face pressure over climate change

by BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press November 27, 2019November 27, 2019

While .Trump and his administration reject the threat of climate change, leading Republicans in Florida and other states find themselves under political pressure to address the immediate impacts.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Rep. Cooper: Trump investigation harks back to stymied LePage impeachment

by Janice Cooper November 27, 2019November 26, 2019

There is an obligation to rein in the chief executive when he or she has flouted the Constitution and the rule of law, even if conviction is unlikely.