Politics

How Maine Democrats view Platner's scandals and chances to oust Sen. Collins

By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura

Long Island Rail Road strike in New York

New York's Penn Station to get $8 billion remodel with columns, sunlight and Trump's name

Images of the estimated $8 billion project were released Monday and show a return to hub's original classical style, with a stone facade and rows of Roman-style columns.

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill

Bill Pulte 'deeply unqualified' to lead U.S. intelligence efforts, Jeffries says

On Tuesday, the House passed a bill that will fund immigration and border enforcement agencies. The package passed in the Senate last week and heads to the president's desk. Attention now turns to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and Democrats…

By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is refilled with water in Washington

TIMELAPSE: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool refills with water after Trump paint job

The Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial is once again filled with water following President Donald Trump's renovations.

By Steff Staples, Dan Cooney

An American flag flutters in the wind next to signage for a U.S. Social Security Administration office in Burbank

Social Security's retirement trust fund faces a projected funding shortfall in 2032, a year earlier than expected

Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, unchanged from last year's estimate.

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: SSA chief testifies before House subcommittee on embattled agency's performance

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Frank Bisignano is expected to face pointed questions from lawmakers at a hearing on his agency’s customer service performance, its ability to pay Americans their benefits, protect their privacy, and other questions about the inner workings of the SSA.

Live Results: North Dakota midterm primaries

North Dakota’s lone U.S. House member faces a partial rematch of her 2024 nomination race in a state primary on Tuesday.

Live Results: South Carolina midterm primaries

South Carolina voters will choose nominees for governor and other offices in a state primary on Tuesday, the latest test of President Donald Trump’s sway over Republican voters.

Live Results: Nevada midterm primaries

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face six Republican challengers in a state primary on Tuesday, while six Democrats will compete for the nomination to reclaim the seat in November.