The nomination of Ryan Bounds didn’t have enough votes to pass, partly because some Republicans apparently were concerned about some of his college writings.
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Watch video: Trump invites Putin to D.C. meeting, taking intelligence chief by surprise
The White House says discussions are already underway for a fall visit.
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Trump aims to end some automatic protections under Endangered Species Act
Wildlife advocates and Democratic lawmakers said such moves would speed extinctions in the name of furthering the administration’s anti-environment agenda.
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Farmers fret and wait as U.S.-China trade war escalates
‘I fully support my president, but it’s tough to defend’ tariffs, said one soybean farmer, who is at a competitive disadvantage overseas.
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Foreign money diverts from U.S. as Trump hardens trade stance
Foreign direct investment in U.S. businesses and factories plunged in 2017 and is falling this year.
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Trump says defending tiny Montenegro, which has high-level tie to Maine, could mean World War III
Maine’s Gov. Paul LePage visited the nation, which joined NATO last year, earlier this week.
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Our View: Loyal supporters give Trump a place to hide
As long as rank-and-file Republicans are with him, the president can do almost anything.
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Maine’s congressional members call out Trump for casting doubt on Russia’s election meddling
All four members say the evidence is clear that Russia interfered in the 2016 election, even though the president – with his Russian counterpart only feet away – declined to say so.
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Trump calls EU a trade ‘foe’ before his meeting with Putin
The comment caps off a contentious round of talks in Europe as he prepares to meet the Russian president Monday ‘with very low expectations.’
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Maine’s congressional delegation weighs in on Supreme Court pick
The state’s senators, who would vote on Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination, say they will look at his record closely, with Susan Collins noting his ‘impressive credentials’ while Angus King says he will not hesitate to vote against an ‘ideologically extreme’ judge.