Rep. Elijah Cummings says he scared off an intruder at his Baltimore home early last Saturday morning
Donald Trump
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Trump signs bipartisan budget and debt increase into law
The agreement permits the government to resume borrowing to pay its bills and sets an overall $1.37 trillion limit on agency budgets.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Alarm is sounding on election security
There is nearly unanimous bipartisan agreement that we need to do more to protect our elections, but the consensus doesn’t include Mitch McConnell.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Senate bows to Trump vetoes, allows Saudi arms sales
The president’s decision to sell the weapons in a way that bypassed congressional review infuriated lawmakers from both parties.
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Accused of racism, Trump blasts black congressman as racist
The president lashes out again at Rep. Elijah Cummings, the son of former sharecroppers who rose to become the powerful chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
UMaine professor compelled to make art at the border
Activist-artist Susan Smith of Dover-Foxcroft has been traveling extensively to Texas.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
What to expect if Trump wins in 2020
We should expect the president to continue using his power to reward friends and punish enemies.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Analysis: Mueller’s testimony likely ends Democrats’ hopes for impeachment
The special counsel adds little to what was in his report, and President Trump’s supporters are calling Wednesday’s hearing a victory.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Mueller: No Russia exoneration for Trump, despite his claims
The former special counsel declares that Russian election interference is one of the greatest challenges to democracy that he has encountered in his career.
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Thousands of Mainers could lose food stamps under Trump administration plan
The new rule would prohibit states from automatically enrolling people who are eligible for other welfare benefits.