Jonathan Treacy filed papers Monday to become the fourth Democrat vying for the chance to challenge Maine’s senior senator in next year’s election.
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Trump digs in on racist tweets: ‘Many people agree with me’
There was near unanimous condemnation from Democrats for Trump’s comments and a rumble of discontent from a subset of Republicans – but not from the party’s congressional leaders.
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Maine congressional delegation rebukes Trump over racist attacks on congresswomen
All 4 members of the state’s delegation criticize the president for racist and xenophobic tweets he made about their colleagues in Congress.
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Sen. Collins has already raised more cash than she did for 2014 campaign
The campaign of Susan Collins, the only Republican from New England in Congress, announced it has raised a total of $6.45 million, with $2 million coming in the second quarter of 2019.
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Leaked U.K. memo says Trump axed Iran deal to spite Obama
Ambassador Kim Darroch alleged the White House had no strategy for what would happen after withdrawal and no plan for reaching out to allies.
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Justin Costa drops out of Portland mayoral race
The city councilor urges voters to support the two other challengers taking on incumbent Mayor Ethan Strimling.
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Special counsel Robert Mueller’s hearing could be delayed
The development comes amid concerns over the short length of the scheduled hearings before two committees.
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Labor Secretary Acosta latest to quit Trump Cabinet amid scandal
Alexander Acosta’s resignation comes after criticism of his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein sex-crimes case when he was the U.S. attorney in Miami in 2008.
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Pingree amendment would require Pentagon to prepare for climate change
The Maine congresswoman teams up with a fellow Democrat from Florida in a bid to require the Department of Defense to consider sea level rise when planning new bases.
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Race becomes new flashpoint with Pelosi, Ocasio-Cortez
The problems between centrist Democrats and progressive newcomers have been developing for weeks, mounting as Congress struggled to pass a border funding package.