Abbott spotlights no-show Talarico, launching Texas-sized crime crackdown

As Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico works to brand himself as a “law and order Democrat,”…

Talarico’s move to swap out ‘woman’ resurfaces amid backlash over similar bill in NY: ‘Insane individual’

James Talarico, a candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, once swapped out the term “woman” with…

Spy law used to stop Taylor Swift attack to lapse as Congress skips town, World Cup nears

A key U.S. surveillance program is on the brink of expiring after neither the House nor…

Graham Platner finally embraced by powerful mainstream Dem leaders after primary election victory

Two top Democrat leaders who were hesitant to endorse embattled Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner by…

Senate map tightens as top forecaster moves 3 races toward Democrats

A leading nonpartisan political handicapper shifted three Senate races toward the Democrats on Thursday and predicted…

Chip Roy fields proposal to block pay and power for longtime lawmakers

Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas has fielded a proposal to cut off pay and power…

Some Senate Dems still won’t commit to Graham Platner

Even as progressives and party leaders rally around the Maine Democrat, senators like Catherine Cortez Masto…

Republicans fear of ‘fatal mistake’ in must-win Platner race

The NRSC warns Republicans that scandal-plagued Democrat Graham Platner remains a credible threat to Sen. Susan…

Platner holdout floats emergency lifeline for panicking Dems if scandal-plagued candidate wins

Rep. Josh Gottheimer calls for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to exit the race, saying he…

Scandal-plagued Platner captures Democratic Senate nomination

Graham Platner wins Maine's Democratic Senate primary despite multiple controversies, setting up a challenge against Republican…

Trump’s DOJ pick in trouble as GOP concerns threaten confirmation

Todd Blanche faces tough Senate confirmation as Trump's AG pick, with Republicans divided over anti-weaponization fund…

Bombshell claims by former campaign director rock Platner’s campaign hours before polls open

Former campaign director says Graham Platner shouldn't be a senator, citing scandals ahead of Maine's Democratic…

GOP lawmaker warns voters that Platner’s ‘extreme’ policies just as concerning as his baggage: ‘Stay away’

Maine Republican Rep. Laurel Libby says Graham Platner's Green New Deal support and extreme policies pose…

Maine Democrats decide fate of Senate candidate dogged by explosive allegations and more top headlines

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Democrat who led #MeToo charge stays silent as accusations emerge against Senate hopeful Graham Platner

Sen. Gillibrand, who led calls for Al Franken's resignation during #MeToo, remains silent on allegations against…

Platner calls Fetterman ‘a–hole’ at town hall as Democratic feud heats up

Graham Platner calls Sen. John Fetterman "an a--hole" at a Maine town hall days before the…

Eric Schmitt rips Hirono over denaturalization bill: ‘You’re damn right we’re deporting’ criminals

Sen. Schmitt criticized Sen. Hirono after she accused the Trump administration of terrorizing immigrant communities during…

Platner supporter Khanna calls Senate hopeful’s past relationships ‘toxic,’ but says he deserves ‘redemption’

Rep. Ro Khanna calls Graham Platner's past relationships "toxic and volatile" but says the Senate candidate…

Democrat bankrolling Graham Platner’s campaign ripped for downplaying abuse allegations and more top headlines

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Graham Platner blasts new allegations as ‘false accusations’: ‘Maine, you have my back’

Democrat Graham Platner calls allegations against him "politically motivated" as he rallies supporters in Bar Harbor…

Trump scores victory despite growing GOP divide after Senate passes $70B ICE, Border Patrol funding package

Senate Republicans advanced Trump's $70 billion immigration enforcement package after a marathon vote-a-rama marked by internal…

AOC dodges questions on abuse allegations, Nazi tattoo claims rocking Platner’s campaign

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she needs time to review new allegations of aggressive behavior against Maine…