President Donald Trump’s nominvation acceptance speech was often foreboding, his new policies were few, and he gave only a vague idea of what four more years under him would bring
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Trump, on huge White House stage, decries Biden, defies pandemic
The president declares that ‘at no time before have voters faced a clearer choice between two parties, two visions, two philosophies or two agendas.’
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Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro will not seek reelection after 6 years in office
At the Waterville Republican Committee caucus Monday, no one was chosen to run for mayor against Democratic nominee Jay Coelho, a former city councilor.
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Trump says he’s considering accepting Republican nomination at White House
Trump announced last week that Republicans were scrapping the idea of holding major convention activities in Jacksonville, Fla.
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White House, GOP kill payroll tax cut, flounder over broader coronavirus bill
Progress on the bill probably will slip to Monday, giving lawmakers just a few days to reach an of agreement before enhanced unemployment benefits will expire for more than 20 million Americans.
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Trump, Congress square off over virus aid as crisis worsens
The administration criticizes Republican legislation’s money for more virus testing and insisted on a payroll tax cut that could complicate quick passage.
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Biden eyes Republican supporters while Trump focuses on his base
Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican and frequent Trump critic, has been approached and is expected to speak at the Democratic National Convention.
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Republican congressman from Kansas forced off committees after voter fraud charges
Rep. Steve Watkins faces felony criminal charges over previously listing a UPS Inc. postal box as his residence on a state voter registration form.
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Republicans consider a narrower second round of $1,200 stimulus payments
At two events this week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the payments should be sent out primarily to help those earning under $40,000.
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Republicans may move convention outdoors as Florida virus cases keep rising
Trump decided to move the convention to Florida after North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, D, would not agree to a packed arena without distancing and masks.