Susan Collins cites the rise of ideological groups in both parties, while Angus King blames a lack of relationships among politicians.
Angus King
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Amid criticism, Sens. King, Collins reaffirm confidence in Senate intel committee’s Russia-Trump investigation
Collins calls for hiring a prosecutor or investigator.
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Collins, King to appear together on ‘Meet the Press’
Maine’s senators are expected to talk about their efforts to build consensus and facilitate bipartisanship during a segment on NBC’s Sunday morning politics show.
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Sen. King says U.S. needs to ramp up diplomatic pressure on North Korea
After a briefing by the White House, Maine’s independent senator tells CNN that getting China to apply pressure is the key to defusing tensions on the Korean peninsula.
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King offers foreign policy insights in Colby speech
Maine’s independent senator addresses a packed house attending the annual George J. Mitchell Distinguished International Lecture.
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What’s the U.S. policy on Syria? Sen. King says he doesn’t know
When asked if he understood what America’s policy on Syria is today, he replied, “No. Do you?”
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Cynthia Dill: Without a filibuster, moderates will wield more power
The rule change doesn’t mean much to people outside Washington.
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Sen. King says he’ll probably reveal position on Gorsuch this week
Many Democrats hope the Maine independent will join them in trying to block President Trump’s choice for the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Collins, King say Senate committee’s Russia probe will be steady
The investigation of Moscow’s effort to sway the election is a model of bipartisanship, the lawmakers say.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted
Lawmakers weigh in on several measures affecting the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Environmental Protection Agency.