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Angus King.
American politician and lawyer (born 1944)
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Cohen voted for the first article of impeachment, while Pingree, Golden, and King urged calls for Trump's removal.Well supported4 reports
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Angus King endorsed Hannah Pingree for governor, alongside a discussion of a new public utility.Some support1 report
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Susan Collins and Angus King urged the Trump administration to assist Mainers with rising oil prices.Some support6 reports
Earlier this month
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Angus King endorses Hannah Pingree for governor in the race.Some support2 reports
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Xi Jinping and Angus King discussed the current state of U.S.-China engagement regarding artificial intelligence risks.Some support2 reports
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Angus King and Jim Longley were cited as examples of successful independent candidates.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Angus King served as Governor of Maine during the attacks.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Angus King and the Government of Maine coordinated an emergency response to the 9/11 attacks.Some support2 reports
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Trump compared his administration to the Iran war and Canada trade war, while Angus King represented Maine in the Senate.Some support1 report
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Proposals regarding the U.S. shipbuilding industry include amendments to prohibit federal funds for overseas construction and plans allowing foreign countries to build US warships.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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The U.S. Department of Defense and Army are pushing for new legislation and mandated policies regarding brain injury tracking.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Senators and Angus King urge Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel settlement projects amid concerns over Israeli occupation violence.Some support4 reports
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Legislation introduced by Angus King aims to improve public access to Katahdin Woods, a monument established by Barack Obama.Some support1 report
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Steve Daines, Angus King, Tim Sheehy, Tom McClintock, and others served together on subcommittees, co-introducing bills for public land funding and chairing hearings on NPS issues.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Senators Daines and King introduced the America the Beautiful Act concerning Acadia National Park.Some support1 report
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Angus King criticized Donald Trump's trade war policy with Canada and called on Republicans to pressure him.Some support2 reports
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Angus King pressed Pete Hegseth for answers on ship conditions, while Donald Trump dismissed the concerns.Some support1 report
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Independent candidates are successful examples of the movement.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Politicians Angus King and Susan Collins are questioning ICE spending and demanding body camera deployment for ICE officers in Maine.Some support12 reports
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Bernie Sanders and Angus King caucused with Democrats while Fox News released a poll tracking the Senate race.Some support4 reports
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Legislation introduced by Alex Padilla and Angus King seeks to redefine the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's lease management powers.Some support2 reports
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Susan Collins and Angus King joined bipartisan legislation on August 11, 2026.Some support1 report
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Co-sponsors introduce the Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act, which is currently being discussed in the context of slowing hydropower construction processes.Some support1 report
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A bipartisan resolution regarding the Great Lakes was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Angus King.Some support1 report
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Chellie Pingree and Angus King co-criticized a rule that affects federal workers.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Angus King and Chellie Pingree criticized a proposed Trump rule, citing concerns over workforce stability at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery.Well supported6 reports
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Angus King introduces a bill to boost Medicare pay, with co-sponsors including John Boozman, Peter Welch, and Jeanne Shaheen, citing AMA data.Some support1 report
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Angus King was involved in the confirmation process for the Attorney General nominee, Todd Blanche.Some support6 reports
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Markwayne Mullin and Angus King discuss ICE failures and the need for independent investigations, referencing the Obama administration era.Some support4 reports
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A hosted event featuring James Lankford, Tim Kaine, and Angus King took place on July 20, 2026, involving the Brookings Institution.Some support1 report
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Reports detail DHS personnel redirection under Trump and scrutiny over lack of body-worn cameras at a shooting.Well supported15 reports
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Tom Homan defended ICE review procedures while Angus King and Bradley Lewis criticized agency actions during protests in Orlando.Some support4 reports
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Angus King questions losses within the Space Force as Douglas A. Schiess is nominated for the role of Chief of Space Operations.Some support1 report
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DHS/ICE policy changes implemented under Trump administration are affecting local operations in Biddeford, with King's office being informed.Some support1 report
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Pingree called for ICE abolition via Bluesky, while King provided an update on an ICE target status.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Politicians, including Susan Collins and Angus King, called for an independent review of DHS agency protocols.Some support2 reports
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A fatal ICE shooting incident occurred in Maine, involving a victim from Colombia. Senator Angus King has since questioned ICE operational procedures regarding the matter.Well supported20 reports2 developments inside
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Dick Durbin, Angus King, and Bill Cassidy co-sponsored the PROMISE Act to address Social Security solvency.Some support23 reports
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Senators Durbin, King, Coons, and Cassidy signed onto the PROMISE Act, supporting Social Security reform.Some support18 reports
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The FBI is investigating a shooting incident in Biddeford, and Angus King has called for a full inquiry into the matter.Well supported42 reports1 development inside
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Angus King cited the Department of Homeland Security regarding a shooting incident in Bucaramanga, Colombia.Some support2 reports
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DHS division ERO conducts immigration enforcement while Congresswoman Garcia calls for an independent investigation into ICE shootings.Some support2 reports
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Officer-involved shooting occurred in a city, which Markwayne Mullin reported to Angus King. The incident took place while protesters targeted her office over ICE funding.Well supported9 reports2 developments inside
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An incident occurred in Biddeford, Maine, which Senator King learned about from Secretary Mullin.Well supported3 reports
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Protests impacted Graham Platner's political viability while an incident occurred in Biddeford, Maine.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Angus King and Graham Platner are candidates in the Maine Senate race, which is seen as a flip opportunity for Democrats, with the office located in Biddeford.Some support1 report
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Angus King spoke with the DHS Secretary.Well supported15 reports
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Senator Angus King speaks on a recent fatal shooting incident in Houston.Some support9 reports
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Angus King sponsored the America the Beautiful Act in Congress.Some support1 report
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Angus King made political donations to Democratic groups, including Kamala Harris and Chellie Pingree, while commenting on Graham Platner's candidacy.Some support1 report
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Angus King discussed cybersecurity threats in Guam.Some support1 report
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Senators Alex Padilla, Mike Lee, and Angus King participated in a congressional funding debate influencing a park funding bill.Some support1 report
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Angus King advocates for increased investment in the U.S. manufacturing base, specifically bills that include a $5.4 billion increase for destroyer ships.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump threatens strikes in the Middle East as Angus King criticizes a preliminary ceasefire deal.Some support1 report
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U.S. and Israel started bombing Iran, while Angus King criticized the deal ending hostilities with Iran. Trump was involved in negotiations.Some support1 report
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Advocacy for park maintenance continues as Friends of Acadia pushes for funding, while Angus King highlights the Interior Department's maintenance failures.Some support1 report
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Trump tapped Bill Pulte as interim DNI, while Angus King supported Clayton's appointment to the role. The FBI also foiled a plot at Trump's UFC celebration.Some support1 report
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Angus King publicly backed his son in the gubernatorial race.Some support1 report
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Angus King challenges Donald Trump's monument plan, which involves a Triumphal Arch and requires congressional approval.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Lawmakers sent a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum regarding the Triumphal Arch Project's need for Congressional approval.Some support1 report
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Around Angus King this week
News at the entities that move Angus King most-
Maine StructuralNY Forward funding is driving project feasibility studies involving New York and Maine.Moves Angus King
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Markwayne Mullin OperationalDonald Trump will not attend the World Cup in Inglewood.Moves Angus King
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United States Department of Homeland Security OperationalDHS is expanding its homeland security portfolio through leadership hires, including an executive with a background in CACI operations.Moves Angus King
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Angus King
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Dick Durbin OperationalJulianna Stratton expressed hope of replacing Dick Durbin in Congress.Moves Angus King
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senate StructuralA bill allowing foreign investment in cooperatives has been approved, concerning legitimate organizations registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Moves Angus King
Connections
The 40 strongest of 124, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Angus King III Structural
A is the son of B, who holds the office of U.S. Senator.
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Maine Structural
Angus King holds a formal political role representing the state of Maine in the U.S. Senate.
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Markwayne Mullin Operational
Mullin, as DHS Secretary, provides information on the shooting incident, while King questions the agency's actions and demands reforms.
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United States Department of Homeland Security Operational
DHS provides operational briefings and incident details to Angus King, who exercises political oversight by questioning agency actions and demanding investigations.
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Donald Trump Operational
Angus King actively challenges Donald Trump's policies on immigration, trade, and monument plans, while also engaging with the Trump administration on policy matters.
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ICE Operational
Angus King uses his legislative position to demand operational transparency and oversight from ICE regarding its practices and incidents.
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Dick Durbin Operational
Lawmakers Durbin and King are actively co-sponsoring and co-leading the PROMISE Act to address Social Security solvency.
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Jim Risch Operational
Both individuals are currently co-sponsors of the Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act.
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Bernie Sanders Operational
Bernie Sanders and Angus King actively collaborate on legislative initiatives and caucus together within the Democratic party.
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Clayton Transactional
Angus King provided support for Clayton's appointment to the role of DNI.
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DHS Operational
Senator Angus King exercises legislative oversight over DHS, frequently questioning operational conduct and receiving official briefings and policy updates.
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Chellie Pingree Operational
Angus King donated to Chellie Pingree, and they subsequently co-authored a joint letter demanding an independent review while serving on the same state delegation.
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Susan Collins Operational
The two senators actively collaborate on policy implementation, investigations, and bipartisan legislation.
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CNN Operational
Angus King provides expert commentary and interviews to CNN on political and social issues.
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Catherine Cortez Masto Operational
Cortez Masto and King jointly led the opposition to controversial plans proposed by ICE.
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Susan Collins Operational
The two senators actively coordinate legislative efforts and maintain professional engagement.
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Steve Daines Operational
The two political colleagues served together on a subcommittee for nine years and jointly introduced legislation.
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Pete Hegseth Operational
Angus King is actively questioning Pete Hegseth regarding the conditions aboard a ship.
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Hannah Pingree Operational
Angus King actively endorses Hannah Pingree for the gubernatorial race.
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senate Structural
Angus King functions as a member of the Senate, participating in legislative and governmental policy discussions.
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Congress Operational
Angus King, as a legislator, introduced and sponsored the America the Beautiful Act within the framework of the U.S. Congress.
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Democrats Operational
Angus King is a member and active participant in the Democratic political bloc.
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Federal Election Commission Structural
The FEC monitors and regulates Angus King's political spending as part of its mandated oversight function.
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John Boozman Operational
The two individuals are collaborating as co-sponsors on a specific piece of legislation.
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Army Operational
Angus King, as a lawmaker, actively pressures the Army to explain decisions made by drone units.
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Mullin Transactional
Angus King received information from Mullin regarding the shooting.
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NOAA Operational
Angus King supports legislation designed to update NOAA's fisheries tracking systems.
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house of representatives Structural
Angus King serves as a member of the House of Representatives.
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Jeanne Shaheen Operational
The two individuals are currently co-sponsoring a piece of legislation.
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Jared Golden Operational
The two individuals collaborated by co-authoring a joint letter calling for an independent review.
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Democrats Operational
The relationship is defined by the political body's assessment of the individual's electoral viability as a competitive opportunity.
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New York Times Operational
The NYT receives information from Angus King's office, establishing a functional information flow from the individual to the media organization.
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Marco Rubio Operational
They coordinate on policy issues, specifically advocating for the State Department to resolve visa processing delays.
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Biddeford Shared context
Senator Angus King addresses and investigates a fatal shooting incident that occurred within the geographical boundaries of Biddeford.
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Republicans Operational
Angus King publicly called on the Republican party to apply pressure on Donald Trump.
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Medicare Operational
Angus King introduced a bill aimed at boosting Medicare payments.
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Bath Iron Works Shared context
Angus King's political advocacy for manufacturing investment impacts the defense industry sector where Bath Iron Works operates.
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Graham Platner Shared context
Both individuals are influential figures operating within the political context of Maine.
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Ailsa Chang Mentioned together
Ailsa Chang reports on statements released by Angus King's office.
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Bill Cassidy Operational
The two senators actively participated in the political process by weighing in on a nominee.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
7 events- Angus King endorsed Hannah Pingree for governor, alongside a discussion of a new public utility.
- Susan Collins and Angus King urged the Trump administration to assist Mainers with rising oil prices.
- Angus King endorses Hannah Pingree for governor in the race.
- Xi Jinping and Angus King discussed the current state of U.S.-China engagement regarding artificial intelligence risks.
- Angus King served as Governor of Maine during the attacks.
- Angus King and the Government of Maine coordinated an emergency response to the 9/11 attacks.
- Trump compared his administration to the Iran war and Canada trade war, while Angus King represented Maine in the Senate.
August 2026
18 events- Angus King and Jim Longley were cited as examples of successful independent candidates.
- Proposals regarding the U.S. shipbuilding industry include amendments to prohibit federal funds for overseas construction and plans allowing foreign countries to build US warships.
- The U.S. Department of Defense and Army are pushing for new legislation and mandated policies regarding brain injury tracking.
- Senators and Angus King urge Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel settlement projects amid concerns over Israeli occupation violence.
- Legislation introduced by Angus King aims to improve public access to Katahdin Woods, a monument established by Barack Obama.
- Senators Daines and King introduced the America the Beautiful Act concerning Acadia National Park.
- Angus King criticized Donald Trump's trade war policy with Canada and called on Republicans to pressure him.
- Angus King pressed Pete Hegseth for answers on ship conditions, while Donald Trump dismissed the concerns.
- Politicians Angus King and Susan Collins are questioning ICE spending and demanding body camera deployment for ICE officers in Maine.
- Bernie Sanders and Angus King caucused with Democrats while Fox News released a poll tracking the Senate race.
- Legislation introduced by Alex Padilla and Angus King seeks to redefine the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's lease management powers.
- Susan Collins and Angus King joined bipartisan legislation on August 11, 2026.
- Co-sponsors introduce the Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act, which is currently being discussed in the context of slowing hydropower construction processes.
- A bipartisan resolution regarding the Great Lakes was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Angus King.
- Chellie Pingree and Angus King co-criticized a rule that affects federal workers.
- Angus King and Chellie Pingree criticized a proposed Trump rule, citing concerns over workforce stability at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery.
- Angus King introduces a bill to boost Medicare pay, with co-sponsors including John Boozman, Peter Welch, and Jeanne Shaheen, citing AMA data.
- Angus King was involved in the confirmation process for the Attorney General nominee, Todd Blanche.
July 2026
23 events- Steve Daines, Angus King, Tim Sheehy, Tom McClintock, and others served together on subcommittees, co-introducing bills for public land funding and chairing hearings on NPS issues.
- Markwayne Mullin and Angus King discuss ICE failures and the need for independent investigations, referencing the Obama administration era.
- A hosted event featuring James Lankford, Tim Kaine, and Angus King took place on July 20, 2026, involving the Brookings Institution.
- Reports detail DHS personnel redirection under Trump and scrutiny over lack of body-worn cameras at a shooting.
- Tom Homan defended ICE review procedures while Angus King and Bradley Lewis criticized agency actions during protests in Orlando.
- Angus King questions losses within the Space Force as Douglas A. Schiess is nominated for the role of Chief of Space Operations.
- DHS/ICE policy changes implemented under Trump administration are affecting local operations in Biddeford, with King's office being informed.
- Pingree called for ICE abolition via Bluesky, while King provided an update on an ICE target status.
- Politicians, including Susan Collins and Angus King, called for an independent review of DHS agency protocols.
- A fatal ICE shooting incident occurred in Maine, involving a victim from Colombia. Senator Angus King has since questioned ICE operational procedures regarding the matter.
- Dick Durbin, Angus King, and Bill Cassidy co-sponsored the PROMISE Act to address Social Security solvency.
- Senators Durbin, King, Coons, and Cassidy signed onto the PROMISE Act, supporting Social Security reform.
- The FBI is investigating a shooting incident in Biddeford, and Angus King has called for a full inquiry into the matter.
- Angus King cited the Department of Homeland Security regarding a shooting incident in Bucaramanga, Colombia.
- DHS division ERO conducts immigration enforcement while Congresswoman Garcia calls for an independent investigation into ICE shootings.
- Officer-involved shooting occurred in a city, which Markwayne Mullin reported to Angus King. The incident took place while protesters targeted her office over ICE funding.
- An incident occurred in Biddeford, Maine, which Senator King learned about from Secretary Mullin.
- Protests impacted Graham Platner's political viability while an incident occurred in Biddeford, Maine.
- Angus King and Graham Platner are candidates in the Maine Senate race, which is seen as a flip opportunity for Democrats, with the office located in Biddeford.
- Angus King spoke with the DHS Secretary.
- Senator Angus King speaks on a recent fatal shooting incident in Houston.
- Angus King sponsored the America the Beautiful Act in Congress.
- Angus King made political donations to Democratic groups, including Kamala Harris and Chellie Pingree, while commenting on Graham Platner's candidacy.
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June 2026
12 events- Cohen voted for the first article of impeachment, while Pingree, Golden, and King urged calls for Trump's removal.
- Independent candidates are successful examples of the movement.
- Angus King discussed cybersecurity threats in Guam.
- Senators Alex Padilla, Mike Lee, and Angus King participated in a congressional funding debate influencing a park funding bill.
- Angus King advocates for increased investment in the U.S. manufacturing base, specifically bills that include a $5.4 billion increase for destroyer ships.
- Donald Trump threatens strikes in the Middle East as Angus King criticizes a preliminary ceasefire deal.
- U.S. and Israel started bombing Iran, while Angus King criticized the deal ending hostilities with Iran. Trump was involved in negotiations.
- Advocacy for park maintenance continues as Friends of Acadia pushes for funding, while Angus King highlights the Interior Department's maintenance failures.
- Trump tapped Bill Pulte as interim DNI, while Angus King supported Clayton's appointment to the role. The FBI also foiled a plot at Trump's UFC celebration.
- Angus King publicly backed his son in the gubernatorial race.
- Angus King challenges Donald Trump's monument plan, which involves a Triumphal Arch and requires congressional approval.
- Lawmakers sent a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum regarding the Triumphal Arch Project's need for Congressional approval.