They suggest that the fee Michael Flynn collected for speaking at a celebration for Russian TV may have violated the Constitution’s emoluments clause.
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Maine’s King, Collins positioned to play key role in Supreme Court nomination
Both lawmakers say they’ll carefully evaluate the qualifications of Neil Gorsuch before deciding whether to support his confirmation.
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Senate confirms Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state; nasty showdowns over others
Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee push two nominees to a full Senate vote by changing the rules while Democrats are out of the room boycotting.
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Groups press Portland officials to stand up to Trump, add immigrant protections
They want to let police resist helping federal agents enforce immigration laws, but stop short of seeking a ‘sanctuary city’ designation.
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Business leaders fear Trump travel ban will have chilling effect on Maine economy
The message to immigrants and threat of future policy changes will inhibit innovation and keep foreign workers badly needed by businesses from coming to the state, they say.
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Greg Kesich: Reign of Gov. LePage offers preview, and lessons, for life under Trump
Their approaches are quite similar, and despite fierce opposition, no one has been able to derail them.
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Congress seeking route to transit funding
Work begins Wednesday toward achieving Trump’s campaign promises to fund infrastructure improvements.
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Bannon making sure there’s no White House paper trail, intel source says
The intelligence official, who said he was willing to give the Trump administration the benefit of the doubt when it took office, is now deeply troubled by how things are being run.
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Civic, religious leaders condemn Trump immigration order at Hallowell rally
The Capital Area New Mainers Project is sending a letter with more than 450 signatures to the new president opposing his immigration ban.
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Sen. Collins says Trump’s education nominee may not have her vote
She has concerns about Betsy DeVos’ unfamiliarity with a school-related disabilities laws, the latest of several stances the senator has taken opposing the president’s statements and actions.