Maine Democrats criticize Susan Collins over reported allegations of pay-to-play schemeBy Michael Williams, Katherine Koretski, Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Maine Democrats are demanding that Republican Sen. Susan Collins answer for a report that her office committed to steering millions of dollars in federal contracts to a Hawaii-based defense contractor in exchange for donations to her 2020 campaign. “This is an incredibly serious…ABC17News.com14d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentmaine senate election controversy
VFW cartoon showing veterans facing a firing squad sparks calls for an investigationBy Brian Todd, CNN (CNN) — A cartoon depicting a firing squad of bureaucrats and media with rifles aimed at US veterans has prompted a powerful congressman to call for an investigation into one of America’s oldest veterans advocacy groups, stoking a debate over free speech for political satire. Rep. Mike Bost, the chairman ofABC17News.com3mo agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeMike Bostvfw cartoon controversy
Trump administration subpoenas Times journalists who reported security concerns around new Air Force OneBy Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Four New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns surrounding a Qatari-gifted jet serving as the new Air Force One have been subpoenaed by the Justice Department, the news outlet reported Friday. The journalists –– Julian E. Barnes, Eric Lipton, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt –– have beenABC17News.com3mo agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentEric Schmittair force one security concerns
