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September 11, 2019

Supreme Court allows broad enforcement of asylum limits

The Trump administration's rule prevents most Central American immigrants from seeking asylum in the U.S.
Published
September 11, 2019

Sen. Collins joins bipartisan effort to end Trump’s use of military funds for wall

She views the resolution to end the president's national emergency as a way to block overreach by the executive branch.
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September 11, 2019

Angus King had ‘very, very direct’ talk with Saudi crown prince about the murder of a Washington Post journalist

During a trip to the Middle East, U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, and another senator met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to talk about a range of issues, including the war in Yemen and the slaying of Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey last fall.
Published
September 11, 2019

Some states will cancel Republican primaries to smooth Trump’s nomination, not N.H.

The New Hampshire primary can only be cancelled by changing a state law.
Published
September 10, 2019

Commission begins studying shortage of long-term care workers in Maine

A bill passed by the Legislature created the 15-member panel to explore how to solve workforce shortages and other worker-related issues in an industry where demand continues to grow.
Published
September 9, 2019

Sole GOP challenger to Susan Collins quits amid party pressure

Fairfield's Derek Levasseur said heavy pressure from Maine Republican leaders squelched his effort to snatch GOP backing from the four-term senator in next June's primary.
Published
September 9, 2019

NOAA’s chief scientist to investigate why agency backed Trump over experts on Dorian

The organization's head said he is investigating whether the agency's response to Trump's tweets constituted a violation of NOAA policies and ethics.
Published
September 7, 2019

Trump calls off secret meeting with Taliban, Afghan leaders

He tweets Saturday that he has 'called off peace negotiations' following a Taliban attack in Kabul that killed a U.S. soldier.
Published
September 6, 2019

Susan Collins says her longevity in the Senate benefits Maine

If the Republican wins a fifth term next year, she would be in line to chair the powerful Appropriations Committee, which oversees federal spending.
Published
September 6, 2019

Gov. Mills allows ranked-choice voting in Maine’s presidential elections

The bill will become law without her signature, but it will not take effect in time for ranked-choice voting to be used in Maine's new March presidential primary next year.