About 60 people were told they were no longer employed with the Republican National Committee, according to a person with direct knowledge.
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Third-party movement No Labels says it will field a 2024 presidential ticket
No Labels was not expected to name its presidential and vice presidential nominees Friday. Instead, the group says it will announce its candidate selection process on March 14.
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RNC votes to install Trump’s handpicked chair as former president tightens control of party
Michael Whatley, a North Carolina Republican, was elected the party’s new national chairman. Lara Trump, the former president’s daughter-in-law, was voted in as co-chair.
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Third-party group No Labels is expected to move forward with a 2024 campaign, sources say
Group officials have said they are communicating with several potential candidates but have not disclosed any names.
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Minnesota Rep. Phillips ends Democratic primary challenge and endorses Biden
Phillips was the only elected Democrat to challenge Biden for the presidency.
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Nikki Haley suspends campaign, leaves Donald Trump as last major Republican candidate
The former president is on track to reach the necessary 1,215 delegates to clinch the Republican nomination later this month.
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South Portland voters fill vacant legislative seat
Democrat Matthew Beck won a 3-way race to fill the House District 122 seat.
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McConnell weighs endorsing Trump. It’s a stark turnaround after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack
Senate leader Mitch McConnell is the highest-ranking Republican in Congress who has yet to endorse Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House.
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Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek reelection
Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s decision avoids a 3-way contest in one of the most closely watched 2024 Senate races.
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Cumberland voters reject affordable housing project
The proposal to build a $40 million, 107-unit apartment complex near the town center drew heavy turnout, with preliminary results showing the referendum failed 2,545 to 1,163.