Angus S. King, Jr.
Independent · ME · U.S. Senate
Bio
Angus Stanley King Jr. is an American lawyer and politician who has served since 2013 as the junior United States senator from Maine. A political independent who caucuses with the Democratic Party, he served from 1995 to 2003 as the 72nd governor of Maine.
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Issue profile
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Democratic Absences Mean Trump Lawyer Is Now a Judge for LifeOne of President Trump’s personal lawyers now has a federal judgeship for life, and it’s thanks to multiple Senate Democrats being absent.Justin Smith, 41, was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday in a 48–43 vote, with every Democrat voting against his nomination,…
The New Republic · June 16, 2026
Former Governors Call Trump SNAP Cuts a 'Ticking Time Bomb' as Hunger SurgesSeveral US senators who formerly served as their states' governors on Tuesday warned that the cuts to food aid in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are a "ticking time bomb" for millions of Americans.In a joint statement, Sens. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Tim K…
Common Dreams · June 9, 2026
Democrats are looking for conservative versions of Bernie Sanders in states like Nebraska and AlaskaCurrently, there are two independents in the Senate: Maine Sen. Angus King and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. Both caucus with Democrats.
Fortune · May 15, 2026
Hegseth: 'The American People Want Europe To Fully Shoulder Ukraine' — Lmao, OK BroSecretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says the American people really want Europe to fully shoulder the burden in Ukraine while we pat ourselves on the back and call it 'leadership.' Senator Angus King (I-ME) wasn't having it. "Secretary Hegseth, why are we aban…
Crooksandliars.com · April 30, 2026
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