Sen. Susan Collins has not commented on the House impeachment inquiry, but said it did come up briefly during the meeting with the president Thursday.
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Ex-White House aide undercuts Trump defense, saying Sondland did ‘domestic political errand’
Fiona Hill also warns Republicans that their ‘fictional’ narrative that Ukraine, rather than Russia, interfered in U.S. elections works to the benefit of Russia.
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Impeachment intensifies buzz about Pompeo run for U.S. Senate
Some in President Trump’s circle wonder whether the secretary of state is plotting an escape strategy.
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Democratic debate revives clashes over ‘Medicare for All’
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, representing the most progressive wing of the party, defend their plans for a public system, while Joe Biden says many people are happy with their private insurance.
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Divided U.S. House committee backs pot decriminalization
The future of the bill is uncertain, with a Republican on the committee saying, ‘It’s going nowhere.’
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Bloomberg spending millions to register voters in swing states
Michael Bloomberg’s voter registration drive is designed to weaken President Trump’s re-election chances in 5 states.
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Seven key questions to consider heading into tonight’s Democratic debate
Ten candidates seeking the party’s presidential nomination will again take the stage Wednesday.
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Ambassador links Trump, Pence, others to pressure campaign on Ukraine
The testimony by Gordon Sondland, U.S. ambassador to the European Union and a longtime Republican donor, is the most damaging yet for the president in Congress’ impeachment inquiry.
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Mills administration names new head of Land Use Planning Commission
The commission acts as the permitting and regulatory agency for roughly half of Maine’s total acreage.
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Maine’s congressional delegation criticizes Trump for reversal on flavored vapes
All four members of Congress from Maine voiced support for restrictions that would ban or discourage the sale and use of flavored vaping products or other e-cigarettes, especially for teenagers.