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
Jun 16 Live Results: Georgia midterm Republican primary runoff Georgia Republicans will finalize their picks in marquee races for U.S. Senate and governor in a state primary runoff election on Tuesday. Continue reading
Jun 16 Live Results: Alabama midterm primary runoffs Alabama voters will return to the polls Tuesday to finalize nominees for an open U.S. Senate seat and a handful of other contests in which no candidate received a majority of votes in the May 19 primary. Continue reading
Jun 15 Senate candidate with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot, official rules By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press A top Alaska election official has ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s primary ballot in August. Continue reading
Jun 10 Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins By Patrick Whittle, Will Weissert, Associated Press She is the rare Republican who sometimes can boost her own popularity back home by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump, and she has perfected that delicate dance even as his tightening grip on the party has cost two… Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 6:25 How Maine Democrats view Platner's scandals and chances to oust Sen. Collins By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura Republicans and Democrats in Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina select their nominees on Tuesday, but much of the nation’s political focus will be on Maine. Democrat Graham Platner is expected to emerge from the primary to take on five-term… Continue watching
Jun 09 The other Dan Sullivan in Alaska's Senate race says candidacy is not a sham By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press Alaska U.S. Senate candidate Dan Sullivan acknowledges that sharing a name and party affiliation with the incumbent Republican gives him “an instant megaphone" in the crowded primary race. Continue reading
Jun 08 Live Results: Maine midterm primaries Primaries for U.S. Senate and U.S. House on Tuesday will set the stage for a midterm general election in which Maine is expected to play a critical role in deciding control of both chambers. Continue reading