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PublishedJuly 17, 2024
Democrats consider expelling Sen. Bob Menendez from the Senate after conviction in bribery trial
Within minutes of the guilty verdict on Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called for his resignation.
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PublishedJune 17, 2024
Maine’s Susan Collins wins ‘Whole Hog Award’ for bringing home the bacon
Longtime senator snagged more money for her state than any of her colleagues.
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PublishedMay 22, 2024
U.S. Senate committee weighing nomination of Portland attorney to serve as federal judge
Stacey Neumann worked as both a federal prosecutor and a public defender before going into private practice in Portland.
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PublishedMay 12, 2024
‘One of the most exciting senators’: John Fetterman makes his mark in D.C. two years after stroke
Among other things, his willingness to be open about his depression and treatment have helped destigmatize mental health issues.
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PublishedApril 20, 2024
Senate passes reauthorization of key U.S. surveillance program after midnight deadline
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Biden 'will swiftly sign the bill.'
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PublishedApril 16, 2024
U.S. House, Senate candidates in Maine haul in campaign cash
In 2nd District Republican primary, Austin Theriault holds big fundraising lead.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2024
Congress passes first package of spending bills just hours before shutdown deadline for key agencies
Maine Sen. Susan Collins said, 'It would be irresponsible for us not to clear these bills and do the fundamental job that we have of funding government. What is more important?'
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2024
Mitch McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November
His decision punctuates a powerful ideological transition underway in the Republican Party, from Ronald Reagan’s brand of strong international alliances, to the often isolationist populism of former President Donald Trump.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2024
The Senate is pushing past far-right objections to aiding Ukraine. But next steps are uncertain
Even if the foreign aid package gets off the ground in the Senate after this weekend's session of Sunday voting, the package still faces a deeply uncertain future in the House.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2024
Senate votes to begin working on a last-ditch effort to approve funds for Ukraine and Israel
The impasse leaves the United States out of money for now to send missiles and ammunition to Kyiv, just as the nearly 2-year-old war reaches a crucial juncture.
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