It’s the second time the freshman congressman has spoken up about the controversial project, although he hasn’t yet said whether he will support it or not. Read More
After years of disagreement, the state of Maine, tribes and the federal government appear to agree that a long-running lawsuit over water quality standards is nearing its end, though procedural disagreements stand in the way. Read More
The impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump enters a new phase this week, raising the political stakes for the president and also for lawmakers such as U.S. Rep. Jared Golden of Maine’s 2nd District. Read More
Gov. Janet Mills’ first round of new judicial nominees includes the District Court judge who handled the case of Dakota, a husky determined to be a dangerous dog who drew a pardon from then-Gov. Paul LePage. Read More
Greens are looking to break the streak in 2020 by running Lisa Savage, a Solon teacher, for a seat held by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican. Read More
It's all Penn's fault for telling Trump to stick with governing and substance. Epithets are his substance, and disinformation his way of governing. Read More
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the House is moving forward to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Read More
North Korea threatened Thursday to resume insults of U.S. President Donald Trump and consider him a "dotard" if he keeps using provocative language, such as referring to its leader as "rocket man." Read More
The Trump administration said Wednesday it had finalized a new rule tightening work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which could cut hundreds of thousands from food stamps. Read More
Trump made the announcement Tuesday during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in London. Read More
For much of the protracted trade war with Beijing, Trump has contradicted himself on when a deal might be reached or how willing he is to come to the table. Read More
President Donald Trump's campaign said Monday it will no longer give credentials to Bloomberg News reporters to cover campaign events because of coverage "biases," an accusation that the news organization rejects. Read More
John Hiatt said he’s a “proud Republican” underdog irked by his party’s embrace of President Donald Trump. Read More
Both South American nations were among a group of U.S. allies that Trump had exempted from steel and aluminum tariffs in March 2018. Read More
Over the summer, the lack of spending fueled worries — and some snipping — among Democrats that not enough was being done counter Trump. Read More
The former Pennsylvania congressman and retired Navy admiral who hoped to turn his military experience into an asset as a Democratic presidential candidate. Read More
In his letter Sunday, White House counsel Pat Cipollone did not rule out participating in future hearings but asked the committee's chairman to detail his plans for the upcoming proceedings. Read More
The Montana governor said that he ran to win back places Democrats have lost and end the influence of "dark money" in politics. Read More
The Vermont senator also told a church congregation in Columbia, South Carolina, that the U.S. needs "a nation and government that works for all of us, not just wealthy campaign contributors." Read More
Gun rights groups are hoping the high court is on the verge of extending its landmark rulings from 2008 and 2010 that enshrined the right to have a gun for self-defense at home. Read More
The expected release of the report, coming 11 days after the last public hearing conducted by the Intelligence Committee, continues a breakneck pace for House Democrats as they investigate the potential impeachment of the president. Read More
The candidates have raised nearly $13 million so far, with 98 percent of it coming from either Susan Collins or Sara Gideon. Read More
Joe Biden's eight-day bus tour across Iowa comes with a message: Reports of his demise in the nation's first presidential caucus state have been greatly exaggerated. Read More
Republicans aim to use the House drive toward impeaching President Donald Trump to whittle down Democrats' majority by dislodging vulnerable incumbents from swing districts loaded with moderate voters. Read More
Critics say CMP underestimated the environmental harm and failed to take into account the impact on homegrown solar, wind and biomass projects in Maine. Read More
Gov. Janet Mills’ administration is expected to release Maine’s first 10-year economic development plan in mid-December, promising a document specific enough to track progress toward goals but broad enough to allow policymakers to shape the path. Read More
Democrats in Florida have submitted 18 candidates for the March 17 presidential primary. Read More
President Donald Trump has until Dec. 6 to decide whether to have his counsel participate in the House’s impeachment hearings, according to a letter sent Friday by Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y. Read More
The final terms of a new trade deal between the U.S., Mexico and Canada could be completed next week, the top Mexican trade negotiator said Friday, making it possible that Congress could approve the pact by the end of December. Read More
