The question for Republican Sen. Susan Collins, 66, is whether the power of incumbency and her reputation for bipartisanship can overcome a fierce Trump-era backlash.
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New Trump rule would let U.S. hold migrant children indefinitely
The Trump administration is moving to end a long-standing federal court agreement that limits how long immigrant children can be kept in detention.
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Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Outside money flows into race for Susan Collins’ Senate seat
National money is already flowing into Maine’s 2020 Senate race, offering the latest indicator that incumbent Republican Susan Collins faces a stiff reelection fight.
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Trump: Any Jew voting Democratic is uninformed or disloyal
The president’s comments were quickly denounced by Jewish-American organizations.
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Democratic candidate Gideon attacks Sen. Collins over tax vote, ACA
The Maine House speaker, who is bidding to challenge the Republican for her U.S. Senate seat, says Collins’ vote strengthened a lawsuit that would repeal the Affordable Care Act.
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Mills calls lawmakers back to put infrastructure bonds on the ballot
The governor scales back her previous request, asking for $163 million for transportation and broadband projects.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
WGME, other Sinclair stations run stories touting new Trump campaign hat
Some stations published online stories with direct links to the Trump campaign store’s purchasing page for the new red hats.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News, Politics
‘Game Change’ author facing criticism over book deal after harassment allegations
A reported book deal for Mark Halperin, who has faced multiple allegations of sexual harassment, is being greeted with widespread outrage.
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Leaked memo says Britain faces economic, social chaos if it goes through with a ‘no-deal’ Brexit
The Yellowhammer report says food and social-care prices would increase, border delays would interrupt fuel and medical supplies and some businesses will halt trade in order to avoid tariffs.
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Why did Trump’s ‘judge whisperer’ buy a house on the Maine coast?
Leonard Leo, a central figure in the Brett Kavanaugh nomination, bought the Northeast Harbor mansion last fall. This month, it hosted a fundraiser for Sen. Susan Collins that drew protesters.