Here are answers to a few questions about Maine’s immigrant population and what Donald Trump’s policies on deportations, asylum and other immigration issues could mean.
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Advocates warn a Trump presidency could be a threat to Maine immigrants
The president-elect has said he plans to oversee mass deportations when he takes office, and advocates are also worried about impacts on the asylum system.
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Maine transgender advocates fear a(nother) Trump presidency but vow to fight
Trump’s campaign often featured disparaging rhetoric and false claims about trans people, but his message was effective in seizing on broader fears.
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Watch: Golden declared winner in Maine’s hard-fought 2nd Congressional District race
Ranked choice tabulation Friday determined the three-term Democrat won one of the costliest contests in the country.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
The Senate Republicans balking at Trump’s Cabinet picks
A look at who has declined to express support for Gaetz, Kennedy, Gabbard and Hegseth.
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Officials declare Lajoie the winner in tight Lewiston state House race
Lajoie previously served in the Legislature from 2008 until 2014.
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Sen. Collins wants full confirmation process for Trump appointees
In a 15-minute interview with the Press Herald, Maine’s senior senator also talked about some of incoming Pres. Donald Trump’s early moves and policy goals.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Last actions Biden team will take before Trump takes over White House
Here are some of the moves the administration is taking now.
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Trump picks his personal lawyers for powerful Justice Dept. posts
Attorneys who defended President-elect Donald Trump in his trials were chosen to oversee the agency that conducted the federal investigations.
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Trump looks to bypass Senate for polarizing Cabinet picks
Experts say the president-elect, in pushing for recess appointments, is asking the Senate to abdicate its constitutional duty to confirm or reject executive branch nominees.