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.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
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.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
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.
Posted inNews, Politics
Susan Collins plans to seek reelection in 2026
The Republican, Maine’s senior U.S. senator, told a reporter at the Capitol that she will seek a sixth term.
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Trump taps Robert F. Kennedy Jr., vaccine skeptic, as health secretary
The nearly $2 trillion agency administers health-insurance programs for millions of Americans, approves medications and oversees vaccine safety.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
Ranked choice tabulation results in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District expected Friday
It’s not clear when a final tally will be available as election workers continue to process ballots for ranked choice voting.
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With Gabbard, Gaetz and Hegseth, Trump dares Senate Republicans to defy him
The president-elect’s nominees stunned Capitol Hill and even some of his advisers, setting up uphill confirmation battles.