President Trump tweeted that he plans to nominate Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas to replace outgoing director Daniel Coats, but no official nomination has been made.
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Russians likely targeted election systems in all 50 states, Senate report says
The Senate Intelligence Committee, whose members include Susan Collins and Angus King of Maine, encouraged the Department of Homeland Security to improve its coordination with state election officials.
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Maine congressional delegation rebukes Trump over racist attacks on congresswomen
All 4 members of the state’s delegation criticize the president for racist and xenophobic tweets he made about their colleagues in Congress.
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King gets firsthand view of opioid crisis in Rumford area
U.S. Sen. Angus King visited Med-Care Ambulance Service in Mexico on Friday afternoon to talk about health care services in rural Maine.
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Maine congressional delegation says Iran situation fraught with danger
While the 4 members generally gave President Trump credit for halting a planned retaliatory airstrike, Sen. Angus King worries that the president could be boxed in by hawkish advisers.
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Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to influx of asylum seekers
All four members point to the need for comprehensive immigration reform.
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Susan Collins taps her leadership PAC to shore up support
Maine’s senior senator uses her Dirigo PAC to support GOP politicians, from Mitch McConnell to candidates for the Maine Legislature.
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Maine delegation urges Trump to extend relief to lobster industry
A letter sent to the administration by the state’s four representatives in Congress seeks aid for Maine’s lobstermen affected by tariffs.
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U.S. to add 30,000 seasonal worker visas as soon as this week
The strong American economy has made it increasingly difficult for employers to find labor.
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Angus King says Mueller report shows ‘reckless’ judgment
Sen. Angus said Thursday there were many instances of links between the Trump campaign and individuals with Russian ties.