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U.S. Congress

Published
October 1, 2023

U.S. Senate weighs measure to restrict AI use in elections

Susan Collins among backers of a bill eyed for swift passage by Senate leaders.
Published
September 30, 2023

Maine delegation breathes a collective sigh of relief as shutdown is averted

All four members of the delegation voted in favor of the stopgap spending measure to avoid shutting down the government.
Published
September 26, 2023

Congress in crisis mode as Senate unveils bipartisan bill to avoid government shutdown

The House is expected to launch a vote, but it's not clear if Speaker Kevin McCarthy has the support needed as far-right holdouts demand steeper spending cuts.
Published
September 21, 2023

Zelensky makes case to Congress for more war aid as support wavers in House

The Ukrainian president arrived at the Capitol to talk privately with Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate as the world is watching Western support for Kyiv.
Published
September 17, 2023

House Republicans strike deal on short-term funding, but Senate likely to reject it

The short-term funding bill, known as a continuing resolution, would keep the government running until Oct. 31, but it is likely to face opposition in the Senate.

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Published
September 5, 2023

Congress returns to prevent shutdown while Republicans weigh impeachment

The House is scheduled to meet for just 11 days before the government's fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.
Published
August 26, 2023

Auction will include 1941 Plymouth owned by Margaret Chase Smith

The late U.S. senator's car will be auctioned Sunday with a starting bid of $7,500, but Thomaston Place Auction Galleries estimates it will sell for at least twice that amount.
Published
August 4, 2023

House Democrats push for televising Trump trials on classified documents, 2020 charges

A lawyer for Trump has also suggested that they would like the expected trial on 2020 election-related charges to be televised.
Published
July 12, 2023

Director Wray defends the ‘real FBI’ against criticism from House Republicans

Chris Wray refused to engage in specific questions about ongoing federal investigations, including those involving former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden.
Published
June 21, 2023

In rowdy scene, House Republicans censure Rep. Adam Schiff over Trump-Russia investigations

The California Democrat, the former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and the lead prosecutor in Trump’s first impeachment trial, has long been a top Republican political target.