As Republicans vote to keep President Trump’s trial short and painless, she takes offense at a Democrat’s blunt words.
u.s. senate
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Democrat looking to unseat Sen. Collins wins key endorsement
The Victory Fund announced Thursday its endorsement of Ross LaJeunesse.
advertisement
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Trump’s Senate acquittal will have an asterisk
The president should understand that a preordained judgment of ‘not guilty’ isn’t much of one at all.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
McConnell eases impeachment rules, under pressure from Republicans including Collins
As the trial goes deep into the night, Republicans reject Democratic efforts to subpoena documents, including from the White House and the State Department.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump team, Republicans make backup plans to keep Bolton from testifying
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has opposed calling any witnesses in the trial.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Planned Parenthood endorses Gideon over Sen. Collins for Senate
Planned Parenthood says Collins ‘turned her back’ on women, citing her vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sara Gideon: I’ll work to end influence of money in politics in Washington
The 10th anniversary of Citizens United underscores the importance of my Reform Agenda in the U.S. Senate.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Sen. Susan Collins should demand to see all the evidence
Unless some Republicans break ranks, this won’t be a trial – it will be a cover-up.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
In dramatic march, House leaders send impeachment articles to the Senate
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also names the seven representatives who will prosecute the case.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
House will vote Wednesday to send impeachment articles to Senate
Speaker Nancy Pelosi meets privately at the Capitol with Democrats about next steps.