Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest
Graham Platner, a Marine veteran, oyster farmer and progressive activist, has scaled a mo…
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House Republicans approve $70bn bill for Trump’s immigration crackdown ⊕
Secure America Act passes largely along party lines in 214-212 vote, ending months-long standoff with Democrats
House Republicans on Tuesday approved a $70bn bill funding through the duration of his …
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‘I love you, sir’: Todd Blanche, devoted Trump enforcer, tapped to do his bidding full time ⊕
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Attorney general pick joined Trump’s legal team in 2023 – there seems little doubt he would be prepared to carry out the president’s wishes
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Trump nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general, setting up Senate fight ⊖
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Blanche, who currently serves as acting attorney general, has faced controversy over the Epstein files and January 6.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declines Senate testimony on AI, China and exports ○
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Nvidia’s CEO should answer questions publicly as lawmakers scrutinize AI chip sales to China and export controls.
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Trump nominates Todd Blanche to serve permanently as attorney general ⊖
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Former Trump lawyer, acting in the role since April, faces Senate confirmation after controversial DoJ moves
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Republicans in Congress are defecting from Trump over Iran. Will more follow? | Rajan Menon and Daniel Depetris ⊖⊖
The vote reflects his diminished standing at home and loss of leverage over Iran as he scrambles to exit a disastrous war
Donald Trump suffered a significant setback last week. On Wednesday, the House…
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Maine voters head to polls on Tuesday for closely watched primary election ○
All eyes on US Senate race as Graham Platner, embroiled in controversy, is set to advance as Democratic nominee
Voters in Maine head to the polls on Tuesday for one of the most closely watched primary…
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More Republicans are breaking with Trump. Is it conscience or politics? ○
Congressional Democrats say GOP majority is unraveling, but moves may in fact be aimed at retaining power
The wrath of Donald Trump has kept congressional Republicans in line for much of his second te…
Bruised Democrats weigh how to win back voters, and regain power: ‘We’ve got to fight’ ⊖
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The party may reclaim the US House and even Senate, but primary candidates are far from united on how to move forward
Across the country, in front yards and on main streets, at dairy breakfasts and in…