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Bush dynasty suffers defeat in Maine gubernatorial primary
Two political dynasties — late President George H.W. Bush's nephew and the son of Sen. Angus King — crashed and burned in Maine's messy gubernatorial primaries Tuesday. Read More
What Maine’s delegation is saying about Trump’s deal to end the Iran war
Sen. Angus King blasted the agreement as 'a terrible deal," while Sen. Susan Collins said it 'raises a lot of questions." Read More
Susan Collins, Jared Golden, Angus King and Chellie Pingree won’t share how they voted in Maine primary
Maine's congressional delegation stayed fairly tight-lipped about their preferences in key primary races. Read More
A case for decency: Angus King III for governor | Letter
I’m writing to pass along the perspective of an ordinary person about the direction that our state and country might take. I have never held office but did have a career in public service. As public servants, we answered to everyone who counted on us to protect them, keep them safe and make their lives […] Read More
Angus King tours York County training center in Alfred | County Report
Senator says, 'This is the heart of public service training.' Read More
Angus King III is running for governor on his resume, not his name. Will it work in 2026?
King, the son of Maine's junior senator, has not sought elected office before, but his political experience and connections run deep. Read More
Angus King III offers more than talking points | Letter
I am proud to support Angus King III for governor. Having worked with him on the 1992 Clinton-Gore campaign and at the U.S. Department of Transportation, I witnessed his intelligence and integrity firsthand. His experience as assistant to the White House chief of staff under President Bill Clinton provided him a unique view of how […] Read More
Angus King proposes bath mats for Medicare recipients
U.S. Sen. Angus King suggests that providing bath mats to Medicare recipients could prevent falls, save money and improve bathroom safety. Read More
$11 Item Senator Says May Save Those on Medicare Thousands in Medical Bills
A common household item could help prevent massive medical bills for older Americans on Medicare, according to Senator Angus King. Read More
Letter: Endorsing Angus King III and his energy plan
“Maine has the third fastest electricity rate growth in the country and Angus King III's "Maine Ratepayers Bill of Rights" will attack this problem.” Read More
Democrats are looking for conservative versions of Bernie Sanders in states like Nebraska and Alaska
Currently, there are two independents in the Senate: Maine Sen. Angus King and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. Both caucus with Democrats. Read More
Angus King raises alarm over VA directive to cut vacant jobs at Maine's Togus Medical Center
U.S. Sen. Angus King raises concerns over VA's decision to cut vacant positions at Togus VA Medical Center, questioning the fairness of the move. Read More
Troy Jackson has the most experience, skill | Letter
The trick is to look past labels. Look past the paint and see what’s under the hood. Troy Jackson is a powerhouse candidate for governor. He’s planning two things guaranteed to lift all Mainers up: affordable homes and affordable healthcare. Jackson is as earnest about justice and renewable energy as Hannah Pingree and Angus King […] Read More
Susan Collins declines to say if she supports $1B request for Trump’s ballroom
The president previously said the project would only use private dollars. Sen. Angus King called the spending 'ridiculous and unnecessary.' Read More
War 'May Provoke' Iranian Nuke Scientists to Race to Bomb
On Thursday's broadcast of NPR's "Morning Edition," Sen. Angus King (I-ME) said that "if there are people in Iran, they're scientists and engineers that | Clips Read More
Reconciliation 'floodgates' about to open after slow start for contracts, Hegseth says
“Why do we suddenly have a two part budget where this committee and the Congress generally has oversight and input, to a process where a corner of the budget is essentially a slush fund?” asked Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, during a SASC hearing. Read More
Angus King III pledges 10,000 housing units annually if elected governor
King said his plan will focus on easing local zoning ordinances and building up the construction workforce. Read More
Susan Collins still supports Iran war while Angus King calls it ‘illegal from the start’
During a tour at Bath Iron Works both senators said they’ll work together to pressure the Trump administration and Congress to order more U.S. Navy ships built at the Maine naval yard. Read More
This is an all-hands-on-deck moment for Maine schools | Angus King III
It's time to get back to being among the best. Having every child reading proficiently by third grade is a good place to start. Read More
Progressives go after Angus King for backing judge nominees who won’t say Biden won in 2020
This is not the first time left-wing groups have targeted King for voting to confirm President Donald Trump's judicial nominees. Read More