The president’s orders stop well short of some of his biggest campaign-trail proposals, including his promise to ban the importation of assault weapons.
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Number of kids alone at border hits all-time high in March
U.S. authorities say they picked up nearly 19,000 children traveling alone across the Mexican border in March.
McConnell says companies should stay out of politics – unless they’re donating money
The Senate minority leader’s comments come amid an escalating battle over Georgia’s sweeping new voting law, which has been publicly condemned by major companies based in the state.
Biden open to compromise, but not inaction, on infrastructure plan
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a key Democratic vote, came out Wednesday against the budget reconciliation process, which would allow Democrats to push the bill through the Senate with just a 51-vote majority.
Pence launches group to defend Trump record, promote agenda as he eyes presidential bid
The group will give Pence a platform to outline his policy agenda and solidify support among key Republicans.
House Democrats, including Pingree, kick off probe of Jan. 6 attack on Capitol by pro-Trump mob
The inquiry follows House Republicans’ rejection of the independent 9/11-style commission sought by Maine’s Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King and Rep. Jared Golden.
Reforming care for Maine’s aging prison population
A proposed bill currently under review by the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee would allow inmates and their loved ones to petition for assisted living care for the last moments of an inmate’s life.
Senate gives Biden a big tool to work around Republican filibuster
Press secretary Jen Psaki says the president still believes there is ‘bipartisan path forward.’
With veto override, Arkansas becomes first state to ban transgender youth treatment
Opponents of the measure have vowed to sue to block the ban before it takes effect this summer.
Bill would audit Maine election results as a way to promote voter confidence
The legislation is supported by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who says Maine should join 34 other states and increase transparency in elections.