The other members of Maine’s congressional delegation take an opposing position on Trump’s conviction on felony charges, with Sen. Angus King and Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden seeing the trial and its outcome as a validation of the U.S. justice system.
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Trump wins caucuses in Missouri and Idaho, sweeps Michigan GOP convention
Trump earned every delegate at stake Saturday, bringing his count to 244 compared to 24 for former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley.
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Trump, asked if he supports RNC chairwoman, suggests there will ‘probably be some changes made’
The comments come as Trump and his allies have been pushing the party to get behind him and effectively end the primary, even though he still faces Nikki Haley, his final major rival.
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Donald Trump’s sons Don Jr. and Eric set to testify at fraud trial that threatens family’s empire
Donald Trump’s eldest sons, who took over day-to-day management of his real estate empire when he became president, are scheduled to testify in the New York civil fraud case.
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Trump’s criticism of Israel’s Netanyahu draws strong condemnation from Republican rivals
Former President Donald Trump at a rally Wednesday said Israeli leaders needed to ‘step up their game’ and referred to Hezbollah as ‘very smart.’
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Bail bondsman charged alongside Trump in Georgia becomes the first defendant to take a plea deal
As part of the deal, Scott Hall will receive five years of probation and agreed to testify in further proceedings.
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Maine officials evaluating whether Trump can appear on ballot
Like officials in other states, Maine’s secretary of state and attorney general are considering whether the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits former President Donald Trump from holding office because of his role in the Jan. 6 riots.
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Maine Republicans still back Trump, but independents are a new wild card in state’s primary
New rules that allow unenrolled voters to participate in either party’s presidential primaries, coupled with ranked-choice voting, could complicate former President Donald Trump’s odds of winning Maine’s Republican nomination, despite continued strong support in his party.
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Canadian woman sentenced to nearly 22 years for 2020 ricin letter sent to Trump
She was arrested trying to enter a border crossing in Buffalo, New York, carrying a gun, a knife, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, authorities said.
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Pence, Trump attorney clash over what Trump told his VP ahead of Jan. 6, 2021
Pence’s role in certifying Joe Biden’s win over Trump in the 2020 election makes him a central figure in the prosecution against Trump on charges that he sought to overturn the will of the voters.