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Trump temporarily halts leasing and permitting for wind energy projects

By The Associated Press on Jan 21, 2025 08:00 am
On the campaign trail, Trump vowed to end the offshore wind industry as soon as he returned to the White House.
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Beneath a veneer of calm, Trump’s inauguration holds warning signs for US democracy

By The Associated Press on Jan 21, 2025 06:58 am
The head-spinning developments of his first day back in power suggest there will be no lack of controversy during his second term.
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Janet Mills pardoned a man she defended in a sexual assault case

By Billy Kobin on Jan 21, 2025 01:00 am
Aaron Nichols, then 20, was charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl and having unlawful sexual contact with another teen in fall 2001.
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Donald Trump pardons 15 people with Maine ties charged in Capitol riot

By Michael Shepherd and Billy Kobin on Jan 20, 2025 08:48 pm
The sweeping move is expected to apply to 15 people with Maine ties, including two in federal prison.
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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump 1st Cabinet member

By The Associated Press on Jan 20, 2025 07:04 pm
The Republican senator from Florida is among the least controversial of Trump's nominees and vote was decisive, 99-0.
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Angus King and Susan Collins still want TikTok banned or sold

By Billy Kobin on Jan 20, 2025 05:17 pm
President Donald Trump said Sunday he wants the U.S. to own at least 50 percent of the popular video app.
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Angus King sees a stark difference in Donald Trump’s new nominees

By The Associated Press on Jan 20, 2025 12:54 pm
The independent said that Trump's Cabinet eight years ago had more "well-respected, well-qualified people."
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Joe Biden pardons Anthony Fauci and others to guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Trump

By The Associated Press on Jan 20, 2025 11:17 am
His decision lays the groundwork for an even more expansive use of pardons by Donald Trump and future presidents.
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