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PublishedApril 29, 2025
In Senate speech, Angus King invokes Margaret Chase Smith’s ‘Declaration,’ warns of current ‘crisis’
Citing Smith's 1950 'Declaration of Conscience' address, King said the issue is not President Donald Trump's agenda, but his apparent attempts to centralize power, including by 'ignoring the Constitution' and the rule of law.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2025
King-backed bill would force USDA to pay farmers’ federal contracts
Despite a judge's orders and the Trump administration's promise to release the funding, farmers across the country, including in Maine, are still waiting for millions in federal reimbursements for agricultural conservation projects.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2025
King, Pingree demand answers on why USDA cut local food programs
Sen. Angus King joins dozens of Senate colleagues in calling for the funding to be restored.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2025
Maine under attack? Trump-Mills clash is followed by chaos and confusion
The president singled out Maine's governor in a Feb. 21 meeting at the White House; she replied, 'See you in court.' Some national observers say Maine is feeling the consequences.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2025
Sen. King demands answers about latest round of Veterans Affairs cuts
A plan to cut hundreds of contracted workers may include a key 'radiation safety officer' position and other jobs at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2025
Maine’s federal delegation could play role in Republican effort to avoid a shutdown
If Congress doesn't pass a stopgap spending bill by midnight Friday, the federal government will shut down nonessential services.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2025
Who are Maine’s lawmakers taking to Trump’s address to Congress?
Every member of Congress can bring one guest to the presidential address, and they often use the privilege to honor a local hero or send a political message.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2025
Sen. Angus King interviewed by ‘60 Minutes’ about Ukraine support
Maine's independent senator is expected to appear during a segment on Ukraine's 3-year-old war with Russia that is set to air Sunday.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2025
Angus King tells Senate colleagues, ‘We’ve got to wake up.’
In a speech on the Senate floor, King says America faces a 'constitutional crisis' and challenges Republicans to take a stand rather than rely on the courts to stop constitutional overreach, calling that 'a cop-out' and 'an abdication of our responsibility.'
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2025
Maine’s congressional delegation wants more teenagers logging
In sustaining one of the state's most important heritage industries, elected officials believe the measure would help sustain Maine's identity, too.
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