The chief executives of Levi Strauss, Twitter, Reddit and others urge expansion of background checks to all gun sales and stronger ‘red flag’ laws.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.