Members of Maine’s congressional delegation offered their reactions to Michael Cohen’s testimony on Wednesday before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Sen. Susan Collins, Republican “Due to the fact that Michael Cohen has pled guilty to lying to Congress, his testimony must be scrutinized carefully. “Several of the assertions he testified to under oath today […]
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In first subpoenas, House targets family separation at border
The House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Trump administration officials over the separations of families at the southern border.
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House OKs Democrats’ bill blocking Trump emergency on wall
Now it goes to the Republican Senate, and the president has already said he will veto the measure if it passes both houses of Congress.
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Trump, Kim set to begin nuclear talks with world watching
North Korea has spent decades, at great economic sacrifice, building its nuclear program, and there is widespread skepticism that it will give away that program cheaply.
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Pence announces new sanctions on Venezuelan president and allies
The vice president attends an emergency summit of regional leaders in Bogota to discuss the deepening crisis in Venezuela and meets with Juan Guaido, the opposition leader recognized by 51 nations as that country’s rightful president.
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Kim Jong Un arrives in Vietnam for summit with Trump
The North Korean leader, grinning broadly, steps off his armored train after a long journey from Pyongyang.
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Trump tamps down expectations as he heads to summit with Kim
Beset by turmoil at home, the president is eager to claim an attention-grabbing victory at his meeting in Vietnam with the North Korean leader.
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Former Trump campaign staffer says he kissed her without consent
The former staffer, Alva Johnson, said the incident occurred in 2016 at a gathering of supporters before a rally in Florida.
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Worker visas for special skills in doubt as immigration crackdown widens
H-1B visas are being denied or delayed under changes in federal law, contradicting the presidents promise of continued entry for qualified workers.
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Senate intelligence panel will interview Michael Cohen on Tuesday
As part of the Russia investigation, President Trump’s former personal lawyer will speak to lawmakers in a closed door meeting.