Dunlap, a former state legislator and secretary of state, says he feels compelled to explore a congressional bid "to provide the direction our nation needs." His prospective candidacy comes amid increasing criticism of Golden by members of his own party as he tries to hold Maine's conservative 2nd District seat.

Maine's legal showdown with the White House over transgender athletes could affect schools and students nationwide, especially if the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Maine becomes the national test case.

The University of Maine announced today that the federal government has restored $4.5 million in Sea Grant funding, which had been terminated in February.

The USDA has agreed to end its bid to halt federal funding for child nutrition programs, a move it hoped would force Maine to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' sports teams. Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey sued the agency and won an injunction against the USDA last month.

Journalists and state legislators discuss the latest political developments in Maine and the nation

The resolution to to block the president's global tariffs failed after a 49-49 vote. It was the second time that U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King tried to curtail the president's use of emergency powers to enact tariffs without Congressional approval.

How has the current political climate affected relations with Canada for people living in Maine's border communities?

The U.S. has long attracted top scientists from around the world, but some in the field say the administration's aggressive immigration policies risk scaring people away.

The suit alleges the President overstepped his authority in imposing global import taxes.

In our polarized times, what civic ideals do American all believe in, and can those be tapped for our nation to find common ground?