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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump signs order for police reform, doesn’t mention racism
The president and Republicans in Congress have been rushing to respond to the mass demonstrations against police brutality and racial prejudice that have raged for weeks in response to the deaths of black Americans.
Republican senators quietly consider changes in police practices, accountability
The burst of legislative activity in the Republican ranks is an abrupt turnaround after years of black deaths with law enforcement.