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Collins says she is optimistic a compromise can be found after the initial meeting of 4 Republican and 4 Democratic senators.

Former President Donald Trump and other leading Republicans are scheduled to address the 3-day firearms industry marketing event.

She is suggesting Congress enact legislation similar to Maine's yellow flag gun law, which allows police, with the approval of a medical professional, to temporarily take guns from people who are in danger of hurting themselves or others.

The only exceptions in the Oklahoma law are to save the life of a pregnant woman or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest that has been reported to law enforcement.

Dr. Mehmet Oz led former hedge fund CEO David McCormick by 902 votes out of 1,343,643 ballots reported by the state as of Wednesday.

The former president faced a series of setbacks in Tuesday's primary elections as voters rejected his efforts to unseat two top targets for retribution: Georgia's Republican governor and secretary of state.

Referencing a debunked rumor that the shooter was transgender, Heather Ann Sprague of Cushing says 'Its obvious he was brainwashed in school by liberal teachers to think he shouldn’t be a male.'

From 1981 to 2009, Quinn was a fixture in Maine, where lawmakers and others described him as a quiet and humble observer with a deep knowledge of state politics.

Primary elections held Tuesday in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota and Texas offered a glimpse of what the next Congress could look like.

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was stripped of her committee assignments last year by House Democrats who accused her of spreading violent and hateful conspiracies.

A Portland city councilor says the governor has largely ignored the crisis, while a state representative and party leader called the administration's response 'absolutely abysmal.'

Connecticut U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy came to Congress representing Sandy Hook, a school where 26 students and educators were killed in 2012.

In Maine's 2nd District, primary contender Bruce Poliquin says yes to aid; Liz Caruso says no

Allegations include having a relationship with a staffer, accepting a trip to Aruba and improperly using campaign funds.

Voter fraud has been rare and identifiable in the state because of paper ballots and individual voter histories.

Municipalities are trying to fill several top local election jobs that are vacant due to retirements or harassment.

The House has passed the Presidents Cup Cybersecurity Competition Act, to authorize annual cybersecurity competitions, with prizes awarded, for groups of government employees.

North Korea could well respond angrily to Saturday’s announcement.

Meanwhile, Russia continues intense shelling of Severodonetsk, which looks to be the war's next major battlefield.

The race pits 2 millionaires who moved to Pennsylvania in order to run for the Senate: heart surgeon-turned-TV celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund CEO David McCormick.

The kindergarten teacher is disappointed that Gov. Mills and the education department responded to criticism by removing her video lesson from the state's website.

Riley Roberts appeared in a 2018 political documentary in which he discussed his support for the Democrat's career.

The emails show that Thomas was more deeply involved in the effort to overturn Biden’s win than has been previously reported.

Sen. Collins voted to advance the bill but ultimately, not enough lawmakers were ready to back another $48 billion aid package for pandemic-stricken restaurants and other small businesses.

Republicans had previously said there were no groups in the Capitol in the days just prior to the attack, but the committee says its evidence shows otherwise.

The bill is part of an aggressive push in Republican-led states across the country to scale back abortion rights.

Supporters of the bill say it will fill the gaps in intelligence-sharing among the Justice Department, Department of Homeland Security and the FBI.

While the Disinformation Governance Board has not formally been shuttered, it will be reviewed by members of a Department of Homeland Security advisory council that's expected to make recommendations in 75 days.

His approval ratings have plunged as prices for everyday goods in the U.S. have soared.

At stake for the United States and its NATO partners is an opportunity to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by strengthening and expanding the alliance.

In a key congressional race, a congressman's bad behavior finally caught up with him, and in the Pennsylvania governor's race, a Trump-backed candidate who has spread lies about the 2020 vote count won the Republican nomination.

The Maine Republican Party's first TV ad criticizes Gov. Janet Mills' administration for its approach to LGBTQ issues in kindergarten classrooms.

Tuesday’s contests could ultimately determine how competitive the general election will be this fall, when control of Congress, governors' mansions and key elections posts are up for grabs.

The bill includes $19.7 billion for the Defense Department, more than $3 billion above the level asked for by the Biden administration.

Under Georgia law, voters are allowed to appeal the decision of U.S. Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene's eligibility to run for reelection.

The McCain-Feingold campaign-finance law states that if a candidate lends his or her campaign money before an election, the campaign cannot repay the candidate more than $250,000 using money raised after Election Day.

Russia continues to pound the Donbas region, but Ukrainian troops advance as Russian forces pulled back from around the northeastern city of Kharkiv in recent days.

Karine Jean-Pierre is the first Black woman and openly LGBTQ person to serve as White House press secretary.

Energy-producing states have the deepest dependence on fossil fuel income through taxes, royalties and fees.

It's a reminder that the U.S. remains engaged in the long fight against Islamic extremists around the world even if the effort has been eclipsed by the war in Ukraine and other matters.

Lawmakers unanimously approved a bill that supporters say cuts down on the need for interpretation of some rules.

As Biden mulls forgiving a portion of student debt, conservatives say it would be a gift to irresponsible elites, while liberals say it's a crucial lifeline for young people struggling to get ahead.

The House has passed the Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act. to provide $40 billion of aid to Ukraine in response to the invasion by Russia.

At the Democratic State Convention in Bangor, she contrasts her record with that of her Republican challenger.

The two-day convention began Friday in Bangor and culminates Saturday with a speech by Gov. Janet Mills.

While the summons for Leader Kevin McCarthy and 4 other Republican lawmakers was not wholly unexpected, it amplified concerns over the new norm-setting in Congress.

A series of unforced political and personal errors by Republican congressman Madison Cawthorn has attracted the attention of big-name Republicans.

Sen. Chloe Maxmin's new book, 'Dirt Road Revival,' says Democrats in Maine and nationally have lost touch with rural voters, something party officials here say is not true.

The plan has been approved overwhelmingly by the House and has strong bipartisan support in the Senate, and passage soon still seems certain despite the delay.

The proposed legislation comes after U.S. Supreme Court justices faced protests at their homes this week.