In Trump’s view, the 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico and a 10% tax on imports from China are a way for the U.S. to throw around its financial heft to reshape the world.
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Maine education officials uncertain about impact of Trump orders on diversity, school choice
Both orders call for further action by federal officials to enforce Trump administration policies, and Maine schools will be watching to see if there are any impacts to funding or programs.
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Posted inLocal & State, Nation / World, Politics
Susan Collins questions Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr. at separate confirmation hearings
Sen. Angus King also pressed Tulsi Gabbard, who has been nominated by Trump to oversee national intelligence, on her past support for Edward Snowden, who leaked classified details of U.S. surveillance in 2013.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Local & State, Politics
Here are what Maine’s state symbols should be
Before we name an official Maine reptile, let’s prioritize our state emblems.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine officials welcome reversal of federal funding freeze
State agencies said portals for housing assistance and Medicaid reimbursements were back online Wednesday after access was cut off Tuesday.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump White House rescinds freeze on federal grants, reversing course on plan that caused chaos
The reversal followed criticism of the sudden freeze and a federal judge’s ruling that temporarily blocked implementation of the White House budget office’s directive.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
White House tells federal workers they can resign now, get paid through September
The email is the most sweeping effort yet by the new Trump administration to shrink the ranks of government employees.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Susan Collins in spotlight for Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr. confirmation hearings
Maine’s Republican senator plans to question both during separate hearings scheduled for Thursday morning, and she is seen as a possible swing vote.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Hiring freeze, executive orders create uncertainty for federal workers in Maine
In Bar Harbor, businesses are ‘cautiously concerned’ as they wait to learn whether the tourism season at Acadia National Park will be disrupted, the chamber of commerce says.
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Group of Maine lawmakers trying to block Sears Island wind port
Legislation backed mostly by Republicans continues a fight against industrializing an area of Sears Island popular among hikers.