House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats are criticizing President Donald Trump over a retweeted video that purports to show Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar being dismissive of the 2001 terror attacks
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: Trump should run Homeland Security like a business
Choose candidates with proven abilities and relevant experiences for critical leadership positions – don’t leave them empty or hire presidential pals.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Attorney general says he’ll release Mueller report within a week
William Barr says the release will be a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on the Russia investigation.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Cutting aid won’t help stop border crisis
President Donald Trump’s plan for the problems at the border would only make them worse.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Trump punts ACA replacement, says Republicans will unveil plan after 2020 elections
In a series of late-night tweets, Trump continued to bash President Barack Obama’s signature health-care law but said a vote on a replacement would not occur until after the elections.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: Government should not be rule by ‘basically one guy’
Trump’s moves on health care and border security override important safeguards built into our system.
Posted inLocal & State, News
New Vineyard mill makes eggs for White House Easter Egg Roll
This is the second year in a row in which Maine Wood Concepts has produced the colorful wooden eggs given to children who attend the White House Easter Egg Roll.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Mueller report more than 300 pages; Democrats demand full release
House Democrats are barreling ahead with their oversight of the Trump administration at a fiery Intelligence Committee hearing.
Posted inLifestyle, Nation & World
Trump calls on FBI, DOJ to review Jussie Smollett case
Prosecutors offered little explanation and infuriated Chicago’s police chief and mayor this week when they dropped charges against the ‘Empire’ actor.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: In Maine and in Washington, student lending practices need oversight
Borrowers are getting buried by rising costs and compounding fees.