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Press Release: Senator Angus King Questions AFRICOM Nominee on Terrorism Focus in Africa

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Senator Angus King questioned a nominee on U.S. counterterrorism efforts in Africa during a Senate Armed Services hearing.

Quiver AI Summary

In a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Angus King questioned Air Force Lieutenant General Dagvin Anderson, nominated to lead AFRICOM, on the impact of shifting U.S. focus to the Indo-Pacific on countering terrorism in Africa. King expressed concern that this pivot may compromise U.S. efforts against ISIS and Al-Qaeda.

General Anderson acknowledged that terrorist groups have increased their presence in ungoverned areas of Africa, particularly in Somalia and West Africa. He emphasized the need for adequate resources to track these threats effectively.

As a Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committee member, King is recognized for his expertise in national security. He recently advocated for sustained U.S. engagement in the Middle East to address stability concerns in the region.

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Angus S. King Jr. Net Worth

Quiver Quantitative estimates that Angus S. King Jr. is worth $9.5M, as of July 23rd, 2025. This is the 97th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

King has approximately $2.8M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.

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Angus S. King Jr. Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Angus S. King Jr.:

  • S.1345: America's First Fuels Act
  • S.1336: Jobs in the Woods Act
  • S.1315: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit for certain home accessibility improvements.
  • S.1279: A bill to redesignate the Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park as the George J. Mitchell Visitor Center.
  • S.1217: Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2025
  • S.926: Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025

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Angus S. King Jr. Fundraising

Angus S. King Jr. recently disclosed $10.0K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 874th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 4.9% came from individual donors.

King disclosed $55.8K of spending. This was the 668th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

King disclosed $114.2K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 761st most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.

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