Maine’s entire congressional delegation criticized the order, with Sen. Angus King declaring it ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ and Sen. Susan Collins saying the directive is ‘too sweeping.’
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Maine scientists concerned by pause in health reports, other disruptions at federal DHHS
The Trump administration’s ban on communications and move to halt other activities could affect Maine research centers if they continue beyond this week.
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Why Susan Collins said ‘no’ to Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
She was 1 of 2 Republican senators to break ranks and oppose Trump’s nominee Thursday, but it didn’t stop Hegseth’s nomination or eventual confirmation.
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Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement
The DOJ memo tells prosecutors in no uncertain terms that they are expected to carry out the policy vision of Donald Trump’s White House when it comes to beefed-up enforcement of immigration laws.
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Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists, regardless of what he meant
Many social media users noticed that the gesture looked like a Nazi salute, and Musk only fanned the flames by not explicitly denying those claims.
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Trump pardons, dismisses cases of all 15 Mainers accused in Jan. 6 riot
Most had already been sentenced and served their terms, but some were still awaiting trial or sentencing when the president issued the order Monday.
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Sen. King votes against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
Maine’s independent senator joins Democrats in voting against the Trump nominee over concerns about his answers regarding the rules of international warfare.
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Golden bill would force federal agencies to have offices outside DC
Bureaucrats should operate closer to the people impacted by federal rules and regulations, the lawmaker said.
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Maine joins effort to block Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship
Maine plaintiffs, including the attorney general, have joined a pair of federal lawsuits arguing that the president’s executive order violates the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of citizenship to anyone born in the US.
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From TikTok to Jan. 6, here’s what Trump did on his first day back in office
The president signed a slew of executive orders. What are his priorities?