Meeting that led to Donald Trump-Janet Mills clash won’t happen in 2026
That comes after President Donald Trump only extended an invitation to the meeting to Republicans.
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George Mitchell resigns from charity helping poor Maine students pursue college education
The Mitchell Institute’s executive board is now considering a name change.
Maine Republican hit with ethics complaint over a top staffer’s phone call
The complaint to the Maine Ethics Commission from primary rival David Jones revolves around Phil Hendricks, Jim Libby’s campaign manager.
Minneapolis man is charged with threatening and cyberstalking ICE officers
Federal prosecutors said in a statement that Kyle Wagner, 37, of Minneapolis, was charged by complaint, and that a decision to seek an indictment, which is necessary to take the case to trial, would be made soon.
A Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democratic demands for ICE
Among the demands are a requirement for judicial warrants, better identification of DHS officers, new use of force standards and a stop to racial profiling.
Trump administration to launch TrumpRx website for discounted drugs
The president first teased TrumpRx in September while announcing the first of his more than 15 deals with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices to match the lowest price offered in other developed nations.
The detention of New Jersey kebab shop owners sparked change. Deportation still looms
A New Jersey suburb of Philadelphia has rallied around the restaurant’s Turkish owners since federal officers detained the couple last February because they say their visas had expired.
The crowded race to replace a Maine lawmaker includes her husband
Four Republicans are already vying for the seat held by term-limited Republican Sen. Stacey Guerin of Glenburn.
Jesse Jackson Jr. pitches redemption in bid for old House seat years after campaign fraud conviction
The son of the civil rights icon tries to bring it up first: A 2013 campaign fraud conviction that ended his 17-year political career.
ICE agents can’t make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there’s a risk of escape, US judge rules
U.S. District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai issued a preliminary injunction in a proposed class-action lawsuit targeting the Department of Homeland Security’s practice of arresting immigrants they happen to come across while conducting ramped-up enforcement operations.
EPA administrator outlines Trump’s plan to speed up the rebuilding of homes after LA wildfires
Last week the president signed an executive order that the White House promised would allow homeowners to rebuild without contending with “unnecessary, duplicative, or obstructive” requirements.
Bill to let counties seek bankruptcy tabled for possible 2nd public hearing
The amended version focuses on stricter county compliance with required audits and possible assistance from the Office of the State Auditor.
Trump taking steps toward installing a Columbus statue near the White House
John Pica, a Maryland lobbyist and president of the Italian American Organizations United, said his group owns the statue and agreed to loan it to the federal government for placement at or near the White House.
Melania Trump meets with freed American-Israeli hostage whose story she features in her new film
Keith Siegel was held for 484 days until he was released in February 2025 under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Israel shortly after Donald Trump began his second term as president. H
Republicans to oppose Janet Mills’ $300 relief checks
Republicans accused of the governor of trying to buy votes for her U.S. Senate campaign.
Shenna Bellows says Trump’s call for federal elections takeover is blatantly unconstitutional
She said the Constitution viewed state-run elections as a safeguard against tyranny.
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