Trump pulls nomination for surgeon general nominee Casey Means
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he’s nominating former Fox News Channel contributor and radiologist Dr.…
Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops her Democratic US Senate bid
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday dropped her bid for the U.S. Senate, pointing…
Senate Republicans again reject effort to halt Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s…
11 races that could determine control of the Senate
Washington — Over a third of the Senate’s seats are up for election in 2026, and until recently,…
Trivia games and happy hours help power Platner’s Senate campaign in Maine
KITTERY, Maine (AP) — There are lots of questions about Graham Platner, a first-time Democratic candidate running for…
How the Homeland Security deal unraveled and split Republican leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) — For several hours Friday, in the stillness before dawn, the Senate appeared to have finally…
Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again despite airport lines
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed to advance Friday in the…
Lamakers and White House officials meet to tackle DHS shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators met behind closed doors Thursday with White House border czar…
Lawmakers struggle to end Homeland Security funding lapse
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers appear far from ending a funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security even…
Trump’s Iran attack tests his past criticism of drawn-out foreign wars
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, whose fierce denunciation of military adventurism abroad fueled his unlikely rise to…
Susan Collins announces reelection bid for Maine Senate seat
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced her reelection bid Tuesday, betting that she can hold…
Agencies prepare for partial shutdown, as lawmakers look to minimize its impact
The Senate passed a spending package on Friday, based on a compromise reached between President Donald Trump and…