Politics Jul 08 Graham Platner says he'll withdraw from Senate race in Maine By Kimberlee Kruesi, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Politics Jul 08 Succession fight is underway as calls mount for Graham Platner to drop out of Senate race The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platner to depart the high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, which could decide party control of the Senate. By Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press
Politics Jul 07 Sen. Bernie Sanders says Graham Platner should drop out of the race after sexual assault allegation Sanders, Platner's longtime backer, joined the chorus Tuesday saying that he spoke with Platner and that "in light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside.”… By Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Politics Jul 07 Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine Senate candidate faces sexual assault allegation Graham Platner denied the allegation on Monday, but said he would be considering next steps for his campaign. By Kimberlee Kruesi, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
Politics Jul 06 McConnell is 'continuing his recovery,' but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay According to his staff, McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Jun 26 Live Results: Louisiana midterm primary runoffs Louisiana Republicans will nominate a candidate for U.S. Senate in a primary runoff Saturday, six weeks after denying Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy a shot at a third term. Continue reading
Jun 23 Senate for 1st time approves war powers resolution to halt Iran conflict By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press While the resolution is largely symbolic, and does not fully carry the force of law, it reflects the growing concerns from a number of Republican lawmakers over both the war and the deal Trump struck with Iran to end it. Continue reading
Jun 19 Tensions rise with Trump and Republican senators ahead of midterms By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The relationship between President Trump and Senate Republicans seems to be nearing a breaking point after Trump upended Republicans efforts for a swift confirmation of his intelligence nominee and as he thwarted quick passage of a bill to renew a… Continue reading
Jun 17 WATCH: FEMA, TSA nominees testify in confirmation hearing before Senate Homeland Security panel By Associated Press Cameron Hamilton, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, pledged to senators Wednesday to be “fair and reasonable" in assessing requests for disaster aid as he seeks to run an agency roiled by the administration's threats… Continue reading
Jun 16 Live Results: Oklahoma midterm primaries A combination of term-limits, retirements, aspirations for higher office and one high-profile presidential appointment have triggered a wave of open seats in Oklahoma’s state primary on Tuesday. Continue reading