The fight for Senate control is wide open heading into November
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the Senate heading into the final two…
Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events
Troy Jackson, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks to attendees at the Southern Maine Labor Council breakfast, Monday,…
US rates need to rise soon absent evidence of ongoing drop in inflation, Fed’s Collins says
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates…
Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
Sen. Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., left, speaks as Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., listens during a news conference…
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…
Maine Senate race: Troy Jackson takes over for Graham Platner against Susan Collins.
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Troy Jackson moves ahead in Democrats’ race for Maine’s US Senate seat
Troy Jackson, a former state legislator, moved into a strong position to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic…
Democrats in Maine Senate race scramble to win over Platner voters
The tight timeline to replace former Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner has left Democratic hopefuls scrambling to woo…