Independent Sen. Angus King detailed his opposition to Trump’s tax cuts and spending package on Wednesday, while Republican Sen. Susan Collins has expressed concerns about certain provisions.
Sen. Angus King
Maine lawmakers in Congress respond to US strike on Iran
While Sen. Susan Collins called the attack ‘necessary’ to head off a broader conflict, and Rep. Jared Golden supported the president’s action, Sen. Angus King and Rep. Chellie Pingree questioned the decision to act without consulting Congress.
Angus King, Susan Collins ask Trump administration to reverse ‘illegal’ Job Corps cuts in Maine
They are among 40 senators asking the U.S. Department of Labor to immediately reverse a decision to indefinitely pause operations at Job Corps sites across the country.
Sen. King joins call to preserve protected status of Afghans in US
Maine’s independent senator was among 101 Senate and House members who signed a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Angus King calls for continued U.S. engagement as conflict in Gaza stirs regional unrest
After making an eight-day trip to the Middle East, Maine’s independent senator warns that a U.S. retreat from the region could empower adversaries and derail fragile diplomatic progress.
Maine congressional leaders slam Trump’s plan to accept $400M plane from Qatar
U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, Angus King, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden and U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree said Trump’s plan to accept a luxury jet from Qatar presents a national security threat and would likely require massive investments before it could be used.
Angus King III, son of US senator, announces campaign for Maine governor
King, a Portland Democrat, joins what is likely to be a crowded field of candidates seeking to replace Gov. Janet Mills, who is prevented from seeking reelection because of term limits.
Trump administration seeks to expand offshore oil and gas drilling, including in Gulf of Maine
The Department of the Interior also moved to speed up permitting for a range of energy sources, primarily fossil fuels.
Collins ‘encouraged’ by meeting with Navy secretary at Portsmouth Shipyard
The meeting came after workers at the Kittery shipyard were initially targeted as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce.
Angus King, Chellie Pingree denounce Trump for defying US Supreme Court order
A spokesperson for Sen. Susan Collins said she supports efforts to deport terrorists and other criminals while urging all officials to obey court orders.