keeps the administration of important landmark education programs at the Department of Education — where Congress specifically put them and where they belong.

In my view, that question deserves serious consideration from the Department of Homeland Security.

When a federal facility reaches the point where its very presence undermines the public confidence and leaves residents feeling less safe, the federal government has a responsibility to reconsider if that facility belongs there at all.

The expansion of telehealth has been a game changer, especially for rural Maine communities, older adults, and those who might otherwise forgo care due to their inability to pay for or drive to their appointments.

The CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act adapts care with the times, and reduces unnecessary red tape that makes it harder for qualified providers to deliver telehealth services across state lines, ensuring more Maine people can access…

It would undermine the goal of awarding funds based on scientific merit and value, rather than political ideology.

The SHIELD Our Elections Act reinforces those fundamental principles and sustaining public faith in elections that are conducted fairly, impartially, and constitutionally – while strengthening accountability for those who attempt to…

Analytic assessments must not be distorted by or shaped by advocacy of a particular audience or policy viewpoint.

Article 1, Section 4 of the Constitution makes it clear that the oversight and administration of elections is left to the states; recent remarks and proposals from the White House seem to threaten the firewall our founders made a priority…

I took particular issue with the provision that would allow political appointees to review grant proposals, noting that it would undermine the goal of awarding funds 'based on scientific merit and value, rather than political ideology.'

Vladimir Putin’s brutal, unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine must end.

Instead of supporting data-driven investments that pay dividends for the American people, this guidance facilitates partisan ideals and cronyism, leaving Americans in the dark.

Alzheimer’s is one of the greatest public health challenges of our time, affecting more than seven million Americans, including more than 29,000 people in Maine.

These regulations would act in opposition to these goals. They would undermine our country’s competitiveness, erode our scientific ecosystem, increase unwanted bureaucracy, enable corruption, and perpetuate uncertainty across our local…

I find this deeply troubling. Reports that women and people of color are disproportionately fired or sidelined create the impression that their service is not valued.

I spoke with Mullin last night and asked him to halt all nonurgent vehicle stops by ICE.

The proposed changes solidify federal grant-making as an unprecedented partisan power-grab that eliminates transparency of how taxpayer dollars are spent.

It appears that there is good faith on the Democratic side to try to pass the CR and avoid a government shutdown, which is always a disaster.