Matt Gagnon discussed the Trump administration’s review of Harvard University’s compliance with civil rights laws, which could affect over $255 million in federal contracts and $8.7 billion in grants. Columbia University faced similar scrutiny, losing $400 million until it agreed to the administration’s demands. Gagnon argued that accepting federal money inherently involves accepting strings attached, citing Title IX disputes in Maine. He criticized the inefficiencies in higher education due to federal subsidies, suggesting that without such funding, universities would be more cost-effective. He also highlighted the issue of guaranteed customer bases and the inflated costs of education.
Garrett Mason, a Republican candidate for governor of Maine, emphasized his extensive legislative experience and business background as key qualifications…
Falmouth Fire-EMS responded to a significant water leak at a local nursing facility. Thanks to the quick work of facility staff, 31 residents were safely moved to other areas of the building while crews contained the damage.
Senator Susan Collins shares her perspective on the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro, U.S. foreign policy, and the importance of congressional oversight for future military actions.
As anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis' streets over the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, a new shooting by federal officers in Oregon left two people wounded, sparked additional protests and elicited more scrutiny of enforcement operations across the U.S.
The state of Minnesota must play a role in investigating the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Gov. Tim Walz insisted Thursday, pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands.
The Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, setting up a test for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver on Wednesday during the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown on a major American city — a shooting that federal officials said was an act of self-defense but that the city's mayor described as "reckless" and unnecessary.
