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Published
May 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.
Published
April 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.'
Published
April 16, 2024

U.S. House, Senate candidates in Maine haul in campaign cash

In 2nd District Republican primary, Austin Theriault holds big fundraising lead.
Published
March 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?'
Published
February 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.

Published
February 15, 2024

Senate poised to pass biggest piece of tech regulation in decades

The Kids Online Safety Act would impose sweeping obligations on an array of digital platforms, including requiring companies to 'exercise reasonable care' to prevent products from endangering kids.
Published
February 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.
Published
February 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.
Published
February 7, 2024

Senate Republicans block bipartisan border package, then scramble to find support for Ukraine aid

A deeply divided Republican conference was scrambling to find support for the wartime funding, even though it has been a top priority for Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell.
Published
February 5, 2024

U.S. Senate border security bill includes faster work permits for asylum seekers

Maine's congressional delegation has been pushing to let asylum seekers work sooner, although the prospects appear dim for the bipartisan Senate bill that contains Sen. Susan Collins' provision on speeding up work permits.

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