Trump’s trade war could have Senate midterm side effects
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach,…
Susan Collins drops brutal reminder of Maine Dem rival rocked by assault accusations
Republican Sen. Susan Collins says her Democratic challenger in Maine’s high-stakes US Senate race apparently “struggles to control his temper.”…
Senate confirms Blanche as attorney general in overnight vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early Saturday morning, cementing…
Todd Blanche wins support for attorney general from Sen. Cassidy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday that he will back Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney…
Senate leaders reach short-term funding deal to avoid shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Key senators unveiled a short-term spending bill on Sunday that would keep federal agencies funded…
One Vote Haunts Collins’ Campaign
Susan Collins’ most infamous “yes” vote is back on the ballot. Maine’s senior senator is seeking reelection…
As Senate race kicks off in Maine, some Jewish voters find themselves politically adrift
BANGOR, Maine (JTA) — With Maine’s marquee US Senate race now set, many Jewish Democratic voters are confronting…
Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that Senate Majority Leader John Thune cancel the chamber’s…
Vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s border czar said Sunday that the vetting of an immigration officer involved…
Troy Jackson wins Maine Democratic Senate nomination, keeps mum on Israel, AIPAC
BANGOR, Maine (JTA) — Troy Jackson accepted the Democratic nomination for Maine’s US Senate race on Saturday with…
Maine Senate race: Troy Jackson takes over for Graham Platner against Susan Collins.
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Republicans in Congress continue to back Iran war despite political risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill are walking a cautious election-year line on the Iran war as…