The immediate change is a reversal for the Google-owned video service.

The outside investigation of Attorney General Aaron Frey's romance with a subordinate concludes that it briefly distracted agency personnel but did not tarnish the work or reputation of the state office.

In both chambers, more Democrats backed the legislation than Republicans, but both parties were critical to its passage.

No evidence has ever emerged to suggest that Pence intentionally hid documents from the government or even knew they were in his home.

Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate has given final approval to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package.

The Taxation Committee votes to expand benefits for low-income seniors under 2 existing programs, a move Democrats say will lead to more assistance to seniors who need help the most.

He tripped over 1 of 2 small black sandbags that were on stage supporting the teleprompter.

Democrats were united in support, while Republicans opposed the proposal as too much of a burden on businesses.

President Biden has pledged to keep in place his commitment to cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loans for 43 million people.

President Biden said he would sign the bill into law as soon as possible. "This bipartisan agreement is a big win for our economy and the American people,” the president said.

Both men are portraying themselves as the stronger fighter for conservative causes and their party’s best chance to block Biden from reelection next year.

The budget deal was being debated Thursday in the Senate, where lawmakers are working to meet a Monday deadline before the U.S. risks a devastating default.

The sanctions against them block all access to their U.S. money and property and prohibit Americans from working with them.

Sen. Susan Collins said she remains 'very concerned' about the short-term funding provision in the bill.

A spokesperson said the governor would rather address specific bills and programs that unfairly exclude the Wabanaki Nations.

The campaign is expected to lean heavily on town halls and retail stops aimed at showcasing the former vice president's personality as he tries to emerge from former President Donald Trump's shadow.

Christie has cast himself as the only potential candidate willing to aggressively take on former President Donald Trump, the current front-runner for the nomination.

An estimate from the Congressional Budget Office says that while the new work requirements in SNAP would save money, the added benefits pushed by Democrats would cost more – and add almost 80,000 people to the rolls in an average month.

With an overwhelming House vote, 314-117, the bill now heads to the Senate with passage expected by week's end.

Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis said the measure, which would not allow Indigenous tribes to operate a casino without special permission from the state, is a top priority for the legislative session that is nearing an end.

He announced his campaign May 24 and already has an early financial start thanks to a super PAC.

The details of the deal between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are out.

The hard-fought measure is now headed to a House vote Wednesday.

Both tout a victory that appeared elusive just days ago.

The more GOP rivals, the better for the former president.

The South Carolina Republican calls the U.S. military assistance 'the best money we’ve ever spent.'

The federal holiday honoring America's fallen service members comes a day after a deal that would raise the debt limit.

The Old Orchard Beach students reached out to their state representative, Lori Gramlich, who worked with them on submitting a bill naming the Pink-edged Sulphur as Maine's official butterfly.

Lawmakers say they're waiting for language to be finalized before taking a position on the agreement.

McCarthy laid down a marker in his first meeting with Biden back in February. The new Republican speaker refused to raise any taxes to help offset federal deficits.

The compromise announced late Saturday risks angering both Democratic and Republican lawmakers as they begin to unpack the concessions.

For now, Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., appear to be moving closer to a deal that would allow the debt ceiling to be raised, but an agreement is far from certain.

With the outlines of a deal in place, the legislative package could be drafted and shared with lawmakers in time for votes early next week in the House and later in the Senate.

Judge Clifton Newman's ruling that put the state’s abortion law back at roughly 20 weeks came about 24 hours after Gov. Henry McMaster signed the bill into law without any notice.

Even if congressional Republicans and the White House reach an agreement to avert catastrophic default soon, they need time to put it into action.

His supporters don't expect longterm political consequences from the bungled announcement on a crash-prone Twitter.

Meanwhile, Fitch Ratings agency placed the United States’ AAA credit on 'ratings watch negative,' warning of a possible downgrade.

Three judges on the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously reversed a lower court's decision to throw out a legal challenge to the state's COVID-19 mandate for health care workers.

As proponents rally to build support for the bill, the governor recommends tightening eligibility and reducing payouts for the proposal, which is under attack from some business groups that say it would be too burdensome on employers.

Ann Woloson, executive director of Mainers for Affordable Health Care, said she supports creating a task force to study the issue and balance the needs of patients and hospitals.

House Democrats say they want more visibility in what is being discussed and more aggressive pushback from President Biden against Republicans.

It was established at trial that Richard 'Bigo' Barnett brought into the Capitol a stun gun with spikes, concealed within a collapsible walking stick.

The state has a lot of federal workers, and a lot of retirees and veterans who collect benefits. The biggest worry, though, seems to be in the unknown. The U.S. has never defaulted on its debts.

A judge hears victim impact statements a day before he's expected to deliver the first Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy sentences to Stewart Rhodes and an associate convicted of plotting to block the transfer of presidential power.

The measure would remove time limits to prosecute childhood sexual abuse cases, but wouldn't apply retroactively. Opponents say the proposal interferes with important safeguards for the accused.

DeSantis is considered to be Trump’s strongest Republican rival even as the governor faces questions about his readiness for the national stage.

While book bans are not new, they are happening much more frequently, especially in Florida – where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has championed policies that allow the censorship of books.

The chief justice's remarks follow a series of stories that have detailed lavish trips and other gifts provided to Justice Clarence Thomas by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday that 'it seems almost certain' that the United States would not make it past early June without defaulting.

Jimmy Carter's grandson says the former president remains in good spirits 3 months after entering end-of-life care at home.