Donald Trump Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Trump disclaims ‘drain the swamp,’ says it was ‘cute,’ Gingrich says

by Associated Press December 21, 2016December 21, 2016

The phrase continued to be a popular feature on the president-elect’s ‘thank-you’ tour.

Maine Voices: One person, one vote has always been a myth in ‘democratic’ America

by William Chafe Special to the Press Herald December 21, 2016December 20, 2016

The issue of race has been a continuing thread in our country’s history of voting inequality. We must change the electoral system.

Editorials, Greg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion

Greg Kesich: It’s a wonderful life, even for Democrats (really)

by Greg Kesich December 21, 2016December 21, 2016

After losing a big election, nothing looks quite the same, but that’s not always such a bad thing.

Local & State, News, Politics

Facebook phenomenon: Maine creator planning book on ‘Pantsuit Nation’

by Peter McGuire December 20, 2016December 20, 2016

Libby Chamberlain, a Hillary Clinton fan from Brooklin, tells her millions of followers they’ll be able to read stories ‘that will inspire and connect people.’

Politics

Trump team asks State Department what it spends on international environmental efforts

by Juliet Eilperin and Carol Morello The Washington Post December 20, 2016December 20, 2016

It is the latest sign that the incoming administration aims to reassess environmental and climate agreements.

Politics

Trump dines with billionaire Carlos Slim as relations warm with Mexican leaders

by Philip Rucker, Robert Costa and Joshua Partlow The Washington Post December 20, 2016December 20, 2016

The dinner was designed to open a friendly line of communication rather than delve into policy details, according to people briefed on the discussions.

Editorials, Opinion

Our view: Maine’s senators will be a check on presidential overreach

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD December 20, 2016December 20, 2016

The U.S. Senate is one lawmaking institution over which President Trump will not have total control.

Local & State, News, Politics

Collins draws contrast with Trump on Russia, Affordable Care Act

by Joe Lawlor December 19, 2016December 22, 2016

The Republican senator says Russian interference in the presidential election is a ‘very serious concern’ and that the health care law should not be repealed without a viable substitute in place.