The president and his team lay out an aggressive return to political activities, including a rally in Florida on Monday.
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White House boosts offer in virus aid, resumes talks with Pelosi
But Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that he doesn’t see a deal coming together soon and ‘the first item of priority of the Senate’ is confirming the appointment of a conservative justice to the Supreme Court.
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Twitter tightens limits on candidates before Nov. 3 election
The rules restrict candidates from declaring premature victory and stiffens its measures against spreading misinformation, calling for political violence or spreading thoughtless commentary.
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Joe Biden: ‘Throughline from President Trump’s dog whistles’ to Whitmer kidnapping plot
Federal law enforcement announced they’d arrested 13 people in connection with a domestic terrorism plot.
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Judge denies motion to extend Florida’s voter registration after system crashes
The computer meltdown on the final day of registration might have prevented thousands of potential voters from taking part in November’s election.
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Challenger takes on longtime incumbent for Windham-area Senate seat
Democrat Bill Diamond of Windham has served a combined nine terms in both houses of the legislature, but political newcomer, Republican Karen Lockwood of Raymond, is looking to unseat him in the Senate District 26 race this November.
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School board candidates in Portland’s District 4 aim to address equity, budget concerns
The race features Aura Russell-Bedder, a social worker and Presumpscot parent, and Chris Vail, a firefighter and Lyseth parent.
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Maine’s top election official says polling places will be safe
While some states are bracing for serious voting problems, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap declared Thursday that Maine’s election systems are all in order.
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Two compete for open Maine Senate seat in York County
Michael Pardue and Joseph Rafferty are running in Maine Senate District 34.
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Experienced legislators run for seat in House District 10
Two experienced legislators are running for the Maine House seat representing District 10, which includes Arundel, Dayton and part of Lyman. Democratic Rep. Henry Ingwersen is a retired teacher. Wayne Parry is a lobsterman and former legislator. Here are their answers to questions about a series of issues. Ingwerson COVID-19: Maine has done a good job […]