mainemorningstar.com media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places mainemorningstar.com on the left. We have seen it on 46 published stories of ours.
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What mainemorningstar.com has been covering
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New York and New Jersey have joined a coalition of eight states suing the federal government over settlements that redirected over $1.4 billion from offshore wind development to fossil fuel projects. The lawsuits challenge the legality of these deals, arguing they are an improper use of taxpayer money.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asMaine, northeast states file new lawsuit against Trump’s payouts stopping offshore wind (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
U.S. Senate Democrats are targeting as many as six additional seats in the upcoming midterm elections. Despite Republican advantages in fundraising and polling in key states, Democratic leaders express optimism about their chances.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asGOP’s ‘rubberstamp’ of Trump puts US Senate in play, Dem campaign chair says • Maine Morning Star (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
A federal judge in New Hampshire appeared skeptical of a civil rights group's challenge to President Donald Trump's second attempt to redefine birthright citizenship. The ACLU had asked the court to block the order, but the judge suggested a new lawsuit might be necessary.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asNH judge suggests Trump’s most recent birthright citizenship orders may require new lawsuit • Maine Morning Star (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
The FBI sought to launch a pay-to-play investigation into interactions between Senator Susan Collins and a top donor, Martin Kao, but the probe reportedly ended after Donald Trump returned to office. Kao was indicted for illegal campaign contributions.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asThe FBI anti-corruption squad was circling Susan Collins — until Trump got in the way • Maine Morning Star (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
Record-high diesel prices have prompted Republican Senator Chuck Grassley to call for an embargo on exports. Farm state Republicans are pressuring the White House to stop exports, citing the impact on farmers and truckers.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asDiesel prices shoot upward as top farm-state GOP senator begs Trump for export embargo • Maine Morning Star (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
A lawsuit has been filed challenging new Medicaid work requirements established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Critics argue the administration's new rule severely restricts who qualifies for medical frailty exemptions, potentially causing millions to lose coverage.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asMedical groups, patients sue Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements • Maine Morning Star (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
A US federal appeals court has rejected a Trump administration policy that allowed for the rapid deportation of migrants to countries other than their own. The court ruled that migrants must be given an opportunity to raise safety concerns before such deportations.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asTrump rapid third-country removal policy blocked at appeals court (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
A federal judge has blocked the creation of a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate political allies of former President Donald Trump. The judge stated the issues underlying the case remain relevant, despite the administration's claims the fund is defunct.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asJudge says case challenging Trump’s anti-weaponization fund ‘still alive and kicking’ (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
A coalition of civil rights and union groups has filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from being deployed to polling locations. This is the second such legal challenge this month.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asTrump administration faces second lawsuit to block ICE agents at polls • Maine Morning Star (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against Donald Trump's plan to significantly alter national mail-voting rules. Following the decision, voting rights groups announced a voter protection campaign, while the Department of Justice and Homeland Security pursue separate election-related investigations.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asWith vote-by-mail court fight settled, attention shifts to protections at the polls • Maine Morning Star (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
Senator Mitch McConnell cast a vote to advance the farm bill in committee on September 16, after receiving voting instructions from Senator John Hoeven. The bill passed the committee 12-11 along party lines.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asWith McConnell back, Senate ag committee advances farm bill on party lines • Maine Morning Star (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
A Pentagon Inspector General report estimates Iranian attacks caused $184 million in damage to U.S. diplomatic facilities in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The report also details U.S. war costs and casualties.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asIran war cost tops $40B and billions more monthly, budget analysis finds • Maine Morning Star (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
Vice President JD Vance announced that approximately 870,000 borrowers suspected of pandemic-era fraud will be suspended from future federal small-business loans. These individuals are linked to an estimated $39 billion in alleged fraud, with over 80 people charged in connection with $245 million.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asVance warns fraudsters not to ‘screw the American taxpayer’ as operation uncovers $245M in losses • Maine Morning Star (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
The Environmental Protection Agency is set to repeal rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants. Administrator Lee Zeldin stated the move could save billions for the industry and boost American energy.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asTrump EPA to strip greenhouse gas limits for power plants, a key Biden climate policy • Maine Morning Star (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
A Department of Homeland Security whistleblower has alleged that the "Unlawful Voter Initiative" uses legally questionable tactics and unreliable data to investigate non-citizen voting. The initiative reportedly targets hundreds of thousands of individuals across the US, with agents allegedly instructed to pose as voters.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asU.S. Senate Dems disclose Trump administration operation dug through state voter rolls • Maine Morning Star (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a coalition of Democratic-led cities and states have filed a lawsuit challenging a new Trump administration rule. The rule would allow immigration officials to deny green cards and visas to immigrants who use public benefits.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asMaine among localities suing Trump administration over new green card restrictions • Maine Morning Star (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
Both chambers of Congress are returning to Capitol Hill for a brief session before the midterm elections. The House will meet for one week, while the Senate will be in session for three weeks, leaving limited time for legislative action.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asCongress returns to session before midterms sprint, but no action expected on AI fears • Maine Morning Star (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to enforce new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot regulations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court's order leaves in place a lower court injunction blocking the rules.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asUS Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
Trump pressured officials to 'find' votes, loyalist Republicans sought to deny Biden presidency
Trust 33President Donald Trump pressured state election officials to "find" votes after his 2020 loss, while loyalist Republicans in Congress attempted to deny Joe Biden the presidency during the Electoral College certification. Concerns exist about future attempts to overturn election results.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asHow the US House could overturn the midterm election results (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
An analysis from a Democratic-aligned voting rights group indicates that efforts to limit mail-in voting could disproportionately affect Democratic voters. This finding aligns with previous statements by Donald Trump regarding the partisan implications of mail-in voting.
mainemorningstar.com reported it asTrump plan to limit mail voting hinders Democrats more than GOP, analysis finds • Maine Morning Star (opens mainemorningstar.com in a new tab)
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What we have seen ourselves
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- 46
- Reports listed
- 47
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- First seen
- 6 August 2026
47 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 6 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and mainemorningstar.com ran the story anyway.
Across the 46 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of mainemorningstar.com: its report arrived a median of 22 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 23 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 23 September 2026. Ratings pulled 9 September 2026.
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