Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan disputed news reports of especially troubling conditions, saying there’s ‘adequate’ food and water and that facilities are cleaned daily.
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U.K. ambassador called Trump administration ‘clumsy and inept’
The memos also characterize the president’s policy on Iran as ‘incoherent, chaotic.’
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Biden says he was wrong in comments about segregationists
While campaigning in South Carolina, the former vice president says he’s ‘sorry for any of the pain of misconception that caused anybody.’
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Maine tribes still fighting for passage of domestic violence bill
The measure, which would give the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation jurisdiction over some misdemeanor cases, was approved by the Legislature, but Gov. Janet Mills has yet to sign it.
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Sen. Collins working on push to address maternal, infant mortality
Her Quality Care for Moms and Babies Act would fund regional care partnerships.
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Justice Department presses for census citizenship question
But it did not say exactly what options remain now that the Supreme Court has barred the question at least temporarily.
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American flags flown by government should be made in America, say senators
A pair of senators says the American flags the federal government purchases should have to be made in America
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Federal judge allows ‘gag rule’ on abortion referrals to take effect in Maine
Maine Family Planning and other abortion providers are challenging the rule in court.
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Legal sports betting gets scratched, at least for now, as governor puts legislation on hold
Gov. Janet Mills says she held 39 measures because of technical problems, conflicts with existing laws or concerns about costs.
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Maine’s 2nd District: GOP’s Eric Brakey eyes challenge to Jared Golden
Former state senator from Auburn has created an exploratory committee for a likely race in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.