Megadonor dumps in $3M to help Maine Republican in crowded primary
The money is part of a massive effort to help lobbyist and former Maine Senate Majority Leader Garrett Mason.
NATIONAL POLITICS
Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein story dismissed for now
Miami-based U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles said Trump did not meet the “actual malice” standard that public figures must clear in defamation
Maine campaigns ramping up AI use to reach and persuade voters
Voters across Maine should be on the lookout for AI-generated photos, videos, games and automated outreach efforts as November approaches.
Gas prices could be same or ‘a little bit higher’ before midterms, Trump says
The comment came on the heels of a record 21.2% spike in gasoline prices, which marked the largest monthly increase in recorded history.
Trump says US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz after failed talks
Trump said the United States will also interdict every vessel in international waters that had paid a toll to Iran to pass through the route.
Trump watches UFC fights ‘impassively’ after Iran talks unsuccessful
President Donald Trump issued a social media post suggesting his next move is to order a naval blockade in the waters off Iran.
US-Iran peace talks end without a deal
Each side blamed the other for the failure of the 21-hour negotiations to end fighting that has killed thousands.
US, Iran teams in Pakistan for peace talks amid doubts over Lebanon, sanctions
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Janet Mills hesitant on data center ban, says Jay ‘needs’ the jobs
The proposed statewide freeze would ban large data centers for the next 18 months, making Maine the first state to do so. It would also halt plans for a facility at the central Maine town’s former mill.
Melania Trump denies connection to Epstein, blasts ‘lies’ and ‘smears’
The bombshell statement was highly unusual for the first lady, who typically keeps a low profile and makes limited public appearances.
‘Losers.’ Trump jabs MAGA media figures critical of his Iran threats
The president took aim at Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones, all of whom raised concerns about the president’s recent threats against Iran.
US consumer prices surge in March in line with expectations
There are concerns that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could undercut the labor market, especially if households respond to high prices by pulling back spending.
Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold talks. Here’s what we know.
Both sides are under pressure from President Donald Trump to bring about an end to the fighting, a key demand by Iran in parallel talks due this weekend in Pakistan.
Maine gubernatorial candidate who was denied clean elections funding drops out of race
James Libby was the only prominent Republican trying to run as a clean election candidate.
Susan Collins still supports Iran war while Angus King calls it ‘illegal from the start’
During a tour at Bath Iron Works both senators said they’ll work together to pressure the Trump administration and Congress to order more U.S. Navy ships built at the Maine naval yard.
Proponents of Maine trans athlete referendum criticize wording of question
Protect Girls Sports in Maine, the committee responsible for bringing the proposal to voters this November, said the ballot language is “not dutifully faithful to the proposed legislative text.”
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