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At a glance: the swearing-in ceremony

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017

• Before Friday’s swearing-in ceremony, President Obama and President-elect Trump will have a brief meeting at the White House and will proceed to the Capitol together. The ceremony is scheduled to begin between 11:15 and 11:30 a.m. • Prelude – “The President’s Own,” by the U.S. Marine Band. • Call to order by Sen. Roy […]

Nation & World, News

Donald Trump takes oath of office, vows ‘it’s going to be America first’

by JULIE PACE January 20, 2017February 10, 2017

In a short inaugural address, the 45th president rips into Washington’s longtime leaders as he stands among them at the U.S. Capitol.

Local & State, News, Politics

Nursing broken ankle, Sen. Collins won’t be hitting inaugural dance floors

by MWC Bot January 17, 2017February 10, 2017

She can walk with crutches but she’s been using a motorized scooter to get around the Capitol.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump will take oath as nation’s least-popular president in at least 4 decades, poll says

by Dan Balz and Scott Clement January 17, 2017February 10, 2017

Attitudes toward Trump, along with deep partisan divisions that predated his candidacy, provide the backdrop for Friday’s ceremonies at the Capitol.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Sen. Collins names panel to vet applicants for federal jobs in Maine

by MWC Bot January 16, 2017February 10, 2017

Jobs include U.S. attorney, U.S. marshal and federal judgeships.

Politics

10 times Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks directly dispute him

by Amber Phillips January 13, 2017February 10, 2017

Almost every nominee directly contradicts Trump’s campaign promises at least once – and some do several times – on everything from Russia to climate change.