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PublishedApril 29, 2025
In Senate speech, Angus King invokes Margaret Chase Smith’s ‘Declaration,’ warns of current ‘crisis’
Citing Smith's 1950 'Declaration of Conscience' address, King said the issue is not President Donald Trump's agenda, but his apparent attempts to centralize power, including by 'ignoring the Constitution' and the rule of law.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2025
King and Collins vote to fund government as Senate averts shutdown
In the end, enough Democratic senators decided a shutdown would be worse than the Republican plan and backed Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer's strategy to allow the bill to advance.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2025
Susan Collins’ reelection bid already shaping up to be a pivotal — and very expensive — race
One national political forecaster says the 2026 race will likely be a toss-up, but for now, Maine's senior senator looks to have an initial advantage because of her historical crossover appeal, which will be tested in Trump's second term.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2025
Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote
President Trump leveled criticism of Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, who both voted against Hegseth.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2024
Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown
The deal funds the government at current levels through March 14 and provides $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in agricultural assistance to farmers.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2024
Gov. Mills doesn’t rule out challenging Susan Collins for U.S. Senate in 2026
But Maine's Democratic governor said she is focusing on her final two years as governor, while applauding U.S. Sen. Susan Collins' ascent as chair of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, where she can direct more federal spending to Maine.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2024
Collins to chair Senate Appropriations Committee after McConnell chooses a new role
While the committee's new leadership isn't yet official, Collins says her priorities will include helping Maine’s communities, funding biomedical research, improving infrastructure and supporting rural economic development.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2024
Maine judge caught up in deal with Republicans to scrap some Biden nominees
Under a deal between Republican and Democratic senators, Superior Court Justice Julia Lipez is no longer expected to be confirmed to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2024
Trump and Republicans made gains in Maine, even as state stayed blue. What impact could that have?
Republicans say this year's election showed growing momentum for their party. Democrats say Maine didn't follow the national Republican shift – a testament to party leaders here.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2024
See the latest election results across the nation as Americans cast their ballots
Control of the U.S. Senate, House and White House are on the line as voters cast their ballots.
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