US rates need to rise soon absent evidence of ongoing drop in inflation, Fed’s Collins says
(Corrects day of week in last paragraph) By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal…
Senate confirms Blanche as attorney general in overnight vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early Saturday morning, cementing…
Senate leaders reach short-term funding deal to avoid shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Key senators unveiled a short-term spending bill on Sunday that would keep federal agencies funded…
Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that Senate Majority Leader John Thune cancel the chamber’s…
Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that Senate Majority Leader John Thune cancel the chamber’s upcoming…
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace scandal-plagued candidate in key Senate race
The Democratic Party in Maine picked its new candidate for a key US Senate race on Saturday, after…
Maine Senate race: Troy Jackson takes over for Graham Platner against Susan Collins.
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Shenna Bellows withdraws from Maine US Senate race
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced Sunday that she is withdrawing from the race to become the…
Troy Jackson moves ahead in Democrats’ race for Maine’s US Senate seat
Troy Jackson, a former state legislator, moved into a strong position to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic…
Lawmakers demand answers after report of ICE officer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic members of Congress demanded answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement…
Trump: ICE should continue traffic stops after recent fatal shootings
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops after recent fatal…
Hundreds protest in Maine after deadly ICE shooting
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — Trump administration officials told Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to suspend most vehicle stops…