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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King and Collins vote to fund government as Senate averts shutdown
In the end, enough Democratic senators decided a shutdown would be worse than the Republican plan and backed Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer’s strategy to allow the bill to advance.
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Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Susan Collins’ reelection bid already shaping up to be a pivotal — and very expensive — race
One national political forecaster says the 2026 race will likely be a toss-up, but for now, Maine’s senior senator looks to have an initial advantage because of her historical crossover appeal, which will be tested in Trump’s second term.
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Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown
The deal funds the government at current levels through March 14 and provides $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in agricultural assistance to farmers.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, Politics
Transgender care debate, linked to Maine lawsuit, resurfaces after Senate passes Defense Act
The $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act passed despite some Democrats’ frustration with a late addition on transgender health care from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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No more daylight saving time? Musk, Ramaswamy muse on ending clock changes
The practice of shifting clocks forward one hour in March and back one hour in November has long been derided for causing groggy mornings, missed appointments and even some public health problems.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Gov. Mills doesn’t rule out challenging Susan Collins for U.S. Senate in 2026
But Maine’s Democratic governor said she is focusing on her final two years as governor, while applauding U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ ascent as chair of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, where she can direct more federal spending to Maine.
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Collins to chair Senate Appropriations Committee after McConnell chooses a new role
While the committee’s new leadership isn’t yet official, Collins says her priorities will include helping Maine’s communities, funding biomedical research, improving infrastructure and supporting rural economic development.
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Maine judge caught up in deal with Republicans to scrap some Biden nominees
Under a deal between Republican and Democratic senators, Superior Court Justice Julia Lipez is no longer expected to be confirmed to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston.
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Trump and Republicans made gains in Maine, even as state stayed blue. What impact could that have?
Republicans say this year’s election showed growing momentum for their party. Democrats say Maine didn’t follow the national Republican shift – a testament to party leaders here.