Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage (R) “often made headlines but not always for not the right reasons” during his eight years in office but told WCSH that the time away […]
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Pelosi Backs Banning Russian Oil Imports
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said Thursday she supports banning oil import from Russia in response to Moscow’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Axios reports. Said Pelosi: “I’m all for that. Ban […]
U.S. Readies New Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs
“President Joe Biden is poised to impose sanctions on a number of Russian oligarchs and their families on Thursday, as the U.S. and its allies seek to exert further pressure […]
Ben Ray Luján Returns to the Senate
Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) returned to the U.S. Senate on Thursday, a little over a month after suffering a stroke, Axios reports. Politico: “In addition to the great news […]
The United States v. Donald J. Trump, et al.
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Russia’s Financial Fortress Falters
“Russia spent seven years building a financial ‘fortress’ that could help it withstand the impact of sanctions imposed by the West — and the keystone was $630 billion in central […]
Darkest Days of Ukraine Invasion Lie Ahead
“Though Russia is facing a tougher resistance than expected, as well as logistical setbacks during the first week of its military offensive in Ukraine, U.S. and European officials warn that […]
Doug Ducey Will Not Run for Senate In Arizona
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) will not run for the U.S. Senate this year, “finally putting to rest whether he held aspirations for elected office this cycle,” the Arizona Republic […]
Chicago Mayor Accused of Berating Lawyer
A lawsuit alleges that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) “blocked a deal the Chicago Park District made with an Italian American group to allow a Christopher Columbus statue to be […]
Jobless Claims Fewer Than Expected
“Initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled 215,000, the lowest total since the beginning of the year and less than Wall Street estimates,” CNBC reports.