Angus King, Chellie Pingree boycott Netanyahu’s speech to Congress

Rep. Chellie Pingree

Published
July 24, 2024

Angus King, Chellie Pingree boycott Netanyahu’s speech to Congress

Pingree, Maine's 1st District congresswoman, is one among the Democrats who have been critical of Israel's invasion of Gaza. King, an independent, has consistently expressed concern about the impact of Israel's assault on civilians.
Published
July 23, 2024

Maine’s congressional delegation calls for action after Army releases reports on Lewiston shooter

Sens. Collins and King, and Reps. Pingree and Golden urge the Department of Defense to follow recommendations for improving mental and behavioral health programs for soldiers.
Published
July 22, 2024

Maine Democratic delegates vote to support Harris in presidential race

The delegates, as well as some superdelegates, attended a virtual meeting Monday night and voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee.
Published
July 16, 2024

Rep. Jared Golden holds big fundraising lead over Republican challenger

Maine's 2nd District incumbent has nearly $3.3 million in unspent campaign funds, while Austin Theriault has roughly $900,000 in cash on hand, according to new finance reports.
Published
July 14, 2024

Maine delegation responds to assassination attempt on former President Trump

Maine's congressional delegation expressed support for rally attendees and lauded the Secret Service response after shots rang out at a campaign event for former President Donald Trump Saturday, striking the former president in the ear.

Published
July 12, 2024

Pingree says Biden needs to allay concerns about candidacy

Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, had been silent on Biden's candidacy while other Democrats have called for him to step aside.
Published
June 27, 2024

Pingree, other lawmakers draw attention to fast fashion’s toll on the environment

Maine's 1st District congresswoman said the effort is meant to draw attention to the toll that mass-produced clothing has on climate change.
Published
May 30, 2024

Sen. Susan Collins decries Trump’s conviction

The other members of Maine's congressional delegation take an opposing position on Trump's conviction on felony charges, with Sen. Angus King and Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden seeing the trial and its outcome as a validation of the U.S. justice system.
Published
May 29, 2024

Two Republicans compete for chance to challenge Rep. Pingree for seat in U.S. House

Andrew Piantidosi of Cape Elizabeth will face Ronald Russell of Kennebunkport in the June 11 Republican primary in Maine's 1st Congressional District.
Published
April 18, 2024

Members of Congress demand Postal Service halt consolidations, warning of worsening mail delivery

As the USPS plans to consolidate mail processing centers, it's getting pushback from legislators who say they're hearing from constituents unhappy with the proposed changes.

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