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U.S. Congress

Published
May 27, 2023

Maine Voices: Don’t fall for current MAGA hysteria over the national debt

No other nation has as reliably paid its debts as the United States, and the U.S. has more than enough income to support its debt.
Published
April 28, 2023

Congress’ anger at FBI shapes surveillance program’s future

Key lawmakers say they won't vote to renew programs that expire at the end of this year without major changes.
Published
April 18, 2023

Republicans object to replacing Democratic Sen. Feinstein on judiciary panel

An ailing Diane Feinstein, 89, has been absent from the Senate since February, creating a headache for Democrats who are hoping to use their majority to confirm as many of President Biden’s judicial nominees as possible.
Published
April 17, 2023

Jared Golden floats compromise to fend off debt crisis in Washington

Lawmaker urges president and the U.S. House speaker to cut a deal on the budget to prevent a federal default on debt payments.
Published
March 23, 2023

Skeptical U.S. lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety, content

In one of the most dramatic moments of the hearing, Republican Rep. Kat Cammack played a TikTok video showing a shooting gun with a caption that included the House committee.

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Published
March 16, 2023

Treasury Secretary Yellen tells Congress U.S. banking system ‘remains sound’

In less than a week, Silicon Valley Bank, based in Santa Clara, California, failed after depositors rushed to withdraw money amid anxiety over the bank’s health.
Published
February 18, 2023

Jim Fossel: Stop legislative wolves in sheep’s clothing

Let’s curtail trickery by lawmakers – at both the state and federal level.
Published
January 30, 2023

Maine Voices: World leaders can stop Azerbaijan in its tracks. Start with sanctions.

The goal of Azerbaijani ‘eco-activists’ is clear: to terrorize Armenians and force them to leave their homeland.
Published
January 28, 2023

Democratic Blue Dogs like Jared Golden can still bark, but can they bite?

Maine's 2nd District lawmaker sees hope for compromise and progress in a narrowly divided, Republican-controlled U.S. House
Published
January 27, 2023

Commentary: What Jerry Seinfeld’s ‘Black Card’ can teach lawmakers about the debt limit

In the end, neither the Sultan of Brunei, nor Seinfeld, nor American politicians should be given a limitless line of credit.