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House rejects Donald Trump-backed plan on government shutdown

By The Associated Press on Dec 19, 2024 09:48 pm
In a hastily convened evening vote punctuated by angry outbursts over the self-made crisis, the lawmakers failed to reach the two-thirds threshold needed for passage.
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What a government shutdown would mean for Maine

By Billy Kobin on Dec 19, 2024 04:29 pm
Congress has until the end of the day Friday to pass a plan to temporarily fund the federal government through March.
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Elon Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal

By The Associated Press on Dec 19, 2024 03:55 pm
The social media warnings from the world's wealthiest man preceded Trump's condemnation of a measure negotiated by GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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More than 100 staff in Maineā€™sĀ child welfare office call on Janet Mills to replace director

By Billy Kobin on Dec 19, 2024 12:48 pm
They cited Bobbi Johnson's alleged failures to tackle safety issues related to kids the state holds in hotels and a "blatant failure to listen" to staff concerns.
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