Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid partial shutdown
Some fear the move to deploy federal immigration agents will only escalate tensions.
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8 months from Election Day spending in Maine US Senate race already tops $37M
The spending is on pace to beat the state record set six years ago in the senate race of more than $200 million.
Maine lawmakers advance bill to allow more ADUs, greater housing density
The measure still needs two-thirds approval in the House and Senate because it was drafted as emergency legislation that would take effect immediately.
Many states count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Those grace periods could go away
Voters in 14 states who vote by mail will be given a grace period ranging from a day later to several weeks in which their ballots can be received and counted.
Democrats say they don’t oppose voter ID, but argue that GOP voting bill is too strict
“Our objection as Democrats is not to a photo ID,” Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said when asked about potential negotiations.
White House officials and senators meet on DHS shutdown, a small sign of progress
The talks come at a time of growing strain at the nation’s airports, where some TSA agents have called out sick due to lack of pay.
Can a Bush scion separate from Maine’s crowded Republican primary pack?
“Welcome to the end of the beginning of the Bush campaign,” the 57-year-old health tech executive confidently said after a Wednesday event in Augusta.
Gubernatorial candidates at Wabanaki forum agree on tribal sovereignty
About 150 people attended the over-two-hour session that focused on tribal-state relations.
Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and US strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM
“We wanted surprise. Who knows better about surprise than Japan?” the president asked Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
How Graham Platner is using TV ads to drown out Janet Mills’ attacks
He has reserved more than $430,000 in TV and digital advertising this week.
US objectives in Iran have not changed, Pete Hegseth says
WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday the United States’ objectives in the war against Iran have not changed since strikes started on Feb. 28. The United States has carried out strikes against 7,000 targets inside Iran, and hit more than 40 Iranian mine-laying vessels and 11 submarines. “Our objectives, given directly from…
Despite Trump remarks, Israeli officials say US knew of strike on Iran gas field
The attack has spurred the biggest escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Energy prices surge as Iran attack on Qatar LNG plant threatens long-term exports
The attacks could hamper energy production for some time after the war ends.
Elizabeth Warren endorses Graham Platner
It’s his fourth endorsement from a sitting U.S. senator.
Maine lawmakers approve emergency funding for public defender system
The bill will provide an additional $13 million to the commission through June plus another $9 million for the fiscal year that begins on July 1.
What we know about Donald Trump Jr.’s plans for his Maine hunting land
“No shiny gold Trump tower is going up anytime soon,” an associate of the president’s son said of the family’s land in northern Maine.
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