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Nation / World

Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal

by THOMAS BEAUMONT December 19, 2024December 20, 2024

Elon Musk’s role in taking down a bipartisan budget deal shows his ascendance as a political force.

Nation / World, Politics

Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdown

by LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING December 18, 2024December 19, 2024

The president-elect’s proposal combined continuation of government funds with a much more controversial provision to raise the nation’s debt limit.

Health, Nation / World, Politics

Transgender care debate, linked to Maine lawsuit, resurfaces after Senate passes Defense Act

by Abigail Hauslohner December 18, 2024December 19, 2024

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.

Nation / World

Democrats propose deal to Republicans extending Affordable Care Act subsidies

by Dan Diamond and Rachel Roubein December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

Lawmakers are fiercely hammering out a bill to fund the government, and health-care leaders are pushing to add priorities to one of the final pieces of legislation this Congress.

Maine, Nation / World, Politics

Jared Golden calls for wide-ranging overhaul of U.S. House

by Steve Collins November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Maine lawmaker urges Congress to consider adding more House members and a host of other changes aimed at reducing partisan fervor.

Election 2024, Maine, News, Politics

The latest on recounts in legislative races, Maine’s 2nd Congressional District

by Randy Billings November 19, 2024November 20, 2024

Four recounts in state legislative races have so far confirmed the election night winners, all Democrats.

Election 2024, Maine, News, Politics

Maine elections chief who drew Trump’s ire narrates House tabulations in livestream

by DAVID SHARP and PATRICK WHITTLE November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is acting like a play-by-play sports announcer as she describes the state’s process of determining the 2nd Congressional District election winner through ranked choice voting.