The administration sought some $1.4 billion for the wall and related costs in the bill, but the president later relented and said the issue could wait until September.
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Maine’s senators diagnose America’s political divide on ‘Meet the Press’
Susan Collins cites the rise of ideological groups in both parties, while Angus King blames a lack of relationships among politicians.
Thomas White, Castine
“His stance on trade is going to have a lot of impact on me as an International Business and Logistics graduate.”
After 100 days, these Mainers who voted for Trump are still in the president’s corner
Five Mainers who voted for Donald Trump reflect on their hopes and expectations after his first 100 days in office.
Tracie Lammers, Mechanic Falls
“I’m hoping that over these 100 days he’s learned some things and maybe he’ll have surrounded himself with some better advisers.”
Matt McDonald, Bangor
“With any candidate, you don’t support 100 percent of what they do or their platform or policies.”
Marge Trowbridge, Sanford
“Rome wasn’t built overnight, and he can’t just do it in 100 days.”
Ralph “Rass” Caldwell, Turner
“We have to get a handle on who’s coming to our country. They have to come in the front door, not the back door.”
Ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn was warned not to accept foreign payments
The Defense Department inspector general’s office confirms that it is investigating whether Flynn failed to obtain prior approval.
Trump says U.S. will remain in NAFTA for now
In a Twitter post, he describes America’s relationships with Canada and Mexico as ‘very good’ and says the prospects of a renegotiated deal are ‘very possible.’