Maine TSA workers are hanging on for now as Homeland Security shutdown drags on
Most are showing up for work, but that may not continue if the shutdown continues for another two weeks and they miss another paycheck.
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Maine referendum to ban trans athletes from girls sports teams qualifies for ballot
If approved, the referendum would require public schools offering interscholastic or competitive sports to maintain separate male, female and coed teams, as well as separate locker rooms and bathrooms.
Bobby Charles deletes website with false information about his Republican gubernatorial rival
Some of that biographical information looks to have been based on the biography of a Democrat running for governor.
US National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over war in Iran
“It is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful lobby,” Joseph Kent wrote in a letter to Trump posted on X.
This is what is in the bill that would require proof of citizenship for voter registration
Despite the president’s claims that mail-in voting benefits Democrats and leads to voter fraud, Republicans have long advocated the voting method for their voters.
Trump administration cannot implement ‘sweeping’ funding freeze, US court rules
A federal court upheld the ruling that blocked a “sweeping and unprecedented” freeze on trillions in government financial assistance.
Minority contractors say Trump DEI rollback poses threat to their livelihoods
Under the new rules, roughly 50,000 firms nationwide are required to submit “personal narratives” along with other financial documents to recertify.
Janet Mills ad slams Graham Platner over old posts on sexual assault
The campaign ad depicts several prominent Democrats — all women who support Mills — reading Reddit comments from Platner in 2013.
Wabanaki Alliance to host its 1st gubernatorial candidate forum this week
The alliance also plans to hold sessions for U.S. Senate and House candidates.
How a Maine teacher’s job application sparked culture-war backlash
It started when a Republican candidate for the Maine Legislature made a Facebook post with information about the applicant that is supposed to be confidential under Maine law.
A 3rd Democrat joins Janet Mills and Graham Platner in Maine’s US Senate primary
David Costello, an Old Town native and former government official in Maine and Maryland, challenged U.S. Sen. Angus King in 2024.
Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer, Trump says
She will continue her work as the White House chief of staff during her treatment.
Trump to formally launch fraud task force, White House says
Trump and Vance are scheduled to sign the order at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time at the White House, according to the president’s schedule.
US allies rebuff Trump’s request for support in Strait of Hormuz
Most NATO countries are usually wary of angering the White House but are now signalling reluctance to become embroiled in the conflict with Tehran.
UN report says Israeli airstrike on Iran prison is a war crime
More than 70 people were killed when Israel struck Tehran’s Evin prison last June during an air war with Iran, Iranian authorities have said.
US Postal Service to tell Congress it needs urgent reforms to avoid running out of cash
Some options are to close post offices or raise first class mail stamp prices to $1 or more, up from the current $0.78.
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