Trump rallies backers in New Mexico in bid to turn state red

The president's visit is the first stop on a three-day swing that will also take him to California for fundraisers expected to raise more than $15 million.

White House orders 2 former aides to defy House subpoenas

It says Rick Dearborn and Rob Porter are 'absolutely immune' from testifying at what the Judiciary Committee is calling its first impeachment hearing.

Commentary: ‘Sharpiegate’ and Trump’s unchecked presidential powers

Jim Fossel: Presidential race could turn on Maine’s ranked-choice voting

In a close election, Maine's voting system could consolidate the anti-Trump opposition in a way that will help Democrats.

Collins’ vote on border wall measure becomes fodder for Democrats

The Maine Democratic Party faults her for voting against an amendment on Trump's border wall, but she says it was the wrong legislation to address presidential overreach.

Sen. Collins joins bipartisan effort to end Trump’s use of military funds for wall

She views the resolution to end the president's national emergency as a way to block overreach by the executive branch.

NOAA chief thanks Alabama weather office in wake of Dorian forecast controversy

The head of NOAA both defended the administration and thanked a local weather office that contradicted Trump's claims about Hurricane Dorian's threat to Alabama.

Trump fires national security adviser John Bolton, says they ‘disagreed strongly’

Bolton says he offered his resignation last night but Trump did not accept.

Democratic leaders urge Trump to intervene with Senate Republicans on gun bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer say the president's 'urgent, personal intervention is needed.'

Trump presents medals to officers who confronted gunman in Ohio mass shooting

The six police officers each received the Medal of Valor, established in 2001 as the nation's highest public safety award.