Some of the workers who were put on leave are struggling to understand how a training they took with the encouragement of the ...

Confirmation votes taken thus far in Trump’s second term show fewer Democrats are voting in favor of the picks, roll call votes show. In 2025, five out of the nine confirmation votes received at least ...

Maine is home to some of the best activities and things to do outdoors in the country. See our events calendar below and find the best things to do in Maine.

Jan. 28—The Maine Senate voted 19-15 Tuesday to confirm Heather Sanborn as the new public advocate to represent the state' utility ratepayers. The former state senator and brewery owner from ...

The Republican-led Senate, with Vice President JD Vance’s vote, confirmed the appointment of the former Fox News host and ...

(The other, of course, was Mike Pence to get Betsy DeVos across the line as Education Secretary ... The no votes from Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine were no surprises.

Vice President J.D. Vance cast the deciding vote to break a 50-50 tie after three Republican senators — Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine and Mitch McConnell ... cast the deciding vote ...

Forest Lake’s mayor shares support for Pete Hegseth after confirmation as defense secretary. Hegseth was confirmed in a narrow 51-50 vote on Friday. Sen. Mitch McConnell made headlines by voting ...

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.

Vice President Vance cast a tie-breaking vote as Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement to win Senate approval.

Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in ...