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LePage appeals to Trump on lobster regulations

by Eric Russell July 17, 2019July 18, 2019

The former Republican governor, who has been bartending in Boothbay Harbor this summer, said proposed regulations to protect right whales could be disastrous for Maine’s lobster industry.

Op-eds, Opinion

Leonard Pitts: Donald Trump, America is not your house

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald July 17, 2019July 31, 2019

A vast country, filled with different cultures and traditions can’t be reduced to one narrow minded view of who belongs.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump friend Roger Stone barred from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

by ERIC TUCKER Associated Press July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

Stone, a longtime friend of President Donald Trump, was banned from posting on social media after a judge found he violated a gag order in his case.

Nation & World

Trump tweets send stinging message to countless Americans

by ERRIN HAINES WHACK Associated Press July 15, 2019July 16, 2019

The president’s comments echo hurtful remarks they have heard throughout their lives – that they are not fully welcome in their own country.

Nation & World, Politics

Targeted congresswomen say Trump’s tweets aim to distract and divide

by FELICIA SONMEZ and RACHAEL BADE The Washington Post July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

They express gratitude for the support they have received and urge Americans ‘not to take the bait’ and instead focus on important issues.

Business, Nation & World, News

Twitter says Trump’s tweets didn’t violate its rules against racism but won’t say why

by Craig Timberg, Tony Romm and Drew Harwell The Washington Post July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

Twitter announced last month that it would label posts from world leaders when they violate company standards.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump digs in on racist tweets: ‘Many people agree with me’

by ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press July 15, 2019July 16, 2019

There was near unanimous condemnation from Democrats for Trump’s comments and a rumble of discontent from a subset of Republicans – but not from the party’s congressional leaders.