Senator Angus King
@senangusking.bsky.social
News from the office of Independent U.S. Senator Angus King of Maine. Following/reposting does not equal an endorsement.
Only Congress holds the authority to change the name of federal departments. Full stop.
America hasn’t had a “Department of War” since WWII. If you're talking about having been nominated to work for the Department of War, you're 78 years too late.
America hasn’t had a “Department of War” since WWII. If you're talking about having been nominated to work for the Department of War, you're 78 years too late.
September 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Only Congress holds the authority to change the name of federal departments. Full stop.
America hasn’t had a “Department of War” since WWII. If you're talking about having been nominated to work for the Department of War, you're 78 years too late.
America hasn’t had a “Department of War” since WWII. If you're talking about having been nominated to work for the Department of War, you're 78 years too late.
Had fun visiting with @laurengreennn.bsky.social to share some classic Maine fashion tips, as well as discuss the *tie* that binds our nation — the Constitution.
On Constitution Day, may we recognize this roadmap of American democracy and recommit to working toward a 'more perfect union.'
On Constitution Day, may we recognize this roadmap of American democracy and recommit to working toward a 'more perfect union.'
September 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Had fun visiting with @laurengreennn.bsky.social to share some classic Maine fashion tips, as well as discuss the *tie* that binds our nation — the Constitution.
On Constitution Day, may we recognize this roadmap of American democracy and recommit to working toward a 'more perfect union.'
On Constitution Day, may we recognize this roadmap of American democracy and recommit to working toward a 'more perfect union.'
Quality customer service shouldn't just be a private sector mindset; that's why I introduced the Improving Veteran’s Experience Act. Now that this law has passed and been signed into law, the VA will be better positioned to deliver top-notch service and support to our veterans.
September 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Quality customer service shouldn't just be a private sector mindset; that's why I introduced the Improving Veteran’s Experience Act. Now that this law has passed and been signed into law, the VA will be better positioned to deliver top-notch service and support to our veterans.
This Monday is the fifth anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act — a bipartisan investment to help preserve and protect "America's Best Idea." The National Park Service is celebrating with FREE admission to *all* our national parks! Hope you can make plans to get outside!
August 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM
This Monday is the fifth anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act — a bipartisan investment to help preserve and protect "America's Best Idea." The National Park Service is celebrating with FREE admission to *all* our national parks! Hope you can make plans to get outside!
Our global reach doing good in other countries is what makes our nation great, but slashing USAID and downgrading the State Department gives power to China and Russia. Now, our military will have to take on the added responsibility of acting as diplomats in critical regions.
July 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Our global reach doing good in other countries is what makes our nation great, but slashing USAID and downgrading the State Department gives power to China and Russia. Now, our military will have to take on the added responsibility of acting as diplomats in critical regions.
The "power of the purse" is granted solely to Congress in the Constitution. However, we're handing over our own power as we continue to allow the Executive Branch to substitute its agenda for Congress' role.
It's dangerous and sets a harmful precedent for our nation's future.
It's dangerous and sets a harmful precedent for our nation's future.
July 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The "power of the purse" is granted solely to Congress in the Constitution. However, we're handing over our own power as we continue to allow the Executive Branch to substitute its agenda for Congress' role.
It's dangerous and sets a harmful precedent for our nation's future.
It's dangerous and sets a harmful precedent for our nation's future.
This bill is literally taking food out of the mouths of children to give tax breaks to millionaires. It's wrong and it's immoral.
I'm urging all my colleagues to vote no so we can start over and work together to deliver a responsible, bipartisan spending bill.
I'm urging all my colleagues to vote no so we can start over and work together to deliver a responsible, bipartisan spending bill.
June 30, 2025 at 4:07 AM
This bill is literally taking food out of the mouths of children to give tax breaks to millionaires. It's wrong and it's immoral.
I'm urging all my colleagues to vote no so we can start over and work together to deliver a responsible, bipartisan spending bill.
I'm urging all my colleagues to vote no so we can start over and work together to deliver a responsible, bipartisan spending bill.
Ahead of the overnight votes, I wanted to share my worries for Maine with this bill:
⚕️ ~60K people without health insurance
🍎 ~30K people losing all or part of their SNAP benefits
📈 3T+ added to the U.S. debt
➕ So much more
This bill isn't just irresponsible, it's cruel.
⚕️ ~60K people without health insurance
🍎 ~30K people losing all or part of their SNAP benefits
📈 3T+ added to the U.S. debt
➕ So much more
This bill isn't just irresponsible, it's cruel.
June 30, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Ahead of the overnight votes, I wanted to share my worries for Maine with this bill:
⚕️ ~60K people without health insurance
🍎 ~30K people losing all or part of their SNAP benefits
📈 3T+ added to the U.S. debt
➕ So much more
This bill isn't just irresponsible, it's cruel.
⚕️ ~60K people without health insurance
🍎 ~30K people losing all or part of their SNAP benefits
📈 3T+ added to the U.S. debt
➕ So much more
This bill isn't just irresponsible, it's cruel.