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Graham Platner to hold rally as scandals shake up campaign
Platner, an oyster farmer and progressive activist, is key to the Democrats' hopes to take back the U.S. Senate this year as the party needs him to defeat longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Senate Republicans pass bill authorizing $70bn for immigration enforcement in vote-a-rama
Republican senator Lindsey Graham said he was ‘very proud of my Republican colleagues for… making sure that Border Patrol and ICE are fully funded’
Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report of alleged abuse
An ex-girlfriend alleges U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly grabbed her hard enough to leave marks, pulled her from a cab by the wrist, and, in one incident, twisted her arm behind her back and held her in a room when they dated more than a decade ago.
Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote
After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.
Dem senator bankrolling Platner's campaign ripped for downplaying abuse allegations from ex-girlfriend
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's Ocean PAC donated $10,000 to controversial Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, calling him "wonderfully appealing."
Senate passes $70 billion in new funds for ICE, Border Patrol
The Senate voted 52-47 to approve the legislation, with no support from Democrats.
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 GOP divisions.
A hard-charging Michigan liberal dampens Democrats’ hopes of retaking Senate
Abdul El-Sayed, who is leading in many polls, is unapologetically progressive. Democratic leaders fear he could cost the party in November.
Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign
Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is hosting his first major campaign event since media reports surfaced that he previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married
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 Senate candidate Graham Platner reported by the New York Times
Four Senate Republicans again unite with Dems to block Trump's SAVE America Act
Four Senate Republicans joined Democrats to kill the SAVE Act voter ID amendment for a second time, blocking it from the budget reconciliation package.
Report details allegations of unsettling behavior toward women by Graham Platner
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing allegations of unsettling and in least one case physically threatening behavior toward women he dated, according to a report published Thursday by The New York Times.
Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling’ Behavior
The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine could be charming, women said in interviews, but some found his actions intimidating and disturbing.
Senate Republicans reject first effort to fully kill 'anti-weaponization' fund
Senate Democrats wanted to attach a measure to fully kill what critics are calling a \
Senate rejects an initial attempt to ban Trump's $1.8-billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
It was the second effort in Congress to rebuke President Trump in two days, following the House vote Wednesday to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran.
GOP immigration bill runs into turbulence amid backlash to Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The push to pass a $70 billion GOP immigration enforcement bill has temporarily stalled, with Senate GOP leaders stuck in talks with a trio of Republican holdouts who are so far refusing to vote down a Democratic attempt to kill the Trump administration’s controversial “anti-weaponization” fund.
Senate Bill Causes Rifts in Longtime College Sports Alliances
Saban testified in favor of the bill, while the SEC is against it.
Senate Voting on Motion to Bar Trump From Creating Compensation Fund
Senator Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, introduced the motion. A handful of Republicans have indicated that they would support such a measure, which needs just 50 votes to pass.
Michael Grant launches 2028 bid for Ben Albritton's Senate seat with 20-plus endorsements in hand
Michael Grant is making his move for 2028 — and he isn't being subtle about it. The former House Majority Leader and Punta Gorda Republican filed Tuesday
NCAA president Charlie Baker reacts to Protect College Sports Act, says revisions are ‘essential’
In a letter to member schools Wednesday, NCAA president Charlie Baker shared his reaction to the Protect College Sports Act. But he also cited “several” provisions he said need to be revised. Baker pointed out the importance of the bipartisan Senate bill, filed last week by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) in […]
Ohio Senate passes resolution to put voter photo ID amendment on Nov. ballot
The Ohio Senate has passed a resolution that would put an amendment on the November ballot, one to require voters to show photo ID at the polls.
Senate Republicans move forward with their big immigration bill after internal clashes: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump’s new DNI pick faces skepticism.
Former primary rival resurfaces to challenge scandal-plagued Graham Platner in Maine Senate race
Maine Gov. Janet Mills reminds voters she remains on the ballot after suspending her Senate campaign, as rival Graham Platner faces mounting scandals.
Republican candidate for NC Senate Michael Whatley holds roundtable
Republican candidate for Senate Michael Whatley holds a "No Tax on Tips Roundtable" in Zebulon, N.C. Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
In a first, House votes to block Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran
The Senate advanced a similar war powers resolution last month on a procedural vote, reflecting growing impatience with a conflict Congress hasn’t authorized.
Senate Republicans drop plans for $1bn to fund security at Trump’s ballroom
Fears that push for ballroom spending could jeopardize $70bn funding for immigration enforcement
WATCH LIVE: Senate starts voting on legislation to fund immigration enforcement after 'weaponization' fund abandoned
Senators urge quick action to halt college sports decay
Senators and college officials on Wednesday urged swift action on a bipartisan measure that aims to overhaul college athletics system they say hemorrhages money and hinders student-athletes — even as two powerful conferences said they would seek changes. During a much-anticipated Senate Commerce Committee hearing, both the bill’s authors — Chair Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and […]
Watch: Shaheen dodges reporter's Platner questions as aide creates donut distraction
Stefany Shaheen's campaign staffer shoved a pastry into a reporter's camera as the candidate ignored questions about Graham Platner's Senate bid.
WATCH: Rubio scorches claim Trump weighed finances in Iran decisions: ‘Not even for a millisecond’
Secretary of State Rubio calls allegations that Trump considered personal finances in Iran decisions "completely false" during heated House hearing.
Senate Republicans drop Trump ballroom funding from immigration bill
Senate Republicans have formally removed funding for President Donald Trump’s ballroom security as part of their sprawling immigration funding package, according to revised legislative text released Wednesday.
A rare Trump setback, a missing congressman and Spencer Pratt: 6 takeaways from the latest midterm primaries
The contours of a premier Senate race took shape in Iowa, while President Donald Trump’s endorsement streak ran into a roadblock there.
Wu, a Collins foe, endorses his Senate challenger Latoya Gayle
Michelle Wu and Nick Collins have bitterly clashed the past two years over his vocal opposition to her property tax legislation.
Iowa Senate race shifts toward Democrats after Turek win: Cook Political Report
The Cook Political Report late Tuesday shifted its rating of the Iowa Senate race toward Democrats, moving the needle from “likely Republican” to “lean Republican.” The shift comes after Democrats’…
A welcome break from today’s repulsive, glue-factory politics
Lamar Alexander’s new memoir of life in the Senate reveals a craftsman of politics and conservatism.
Opinion | The political center looks different in New England
Senate races in Maine and New Hampshire suggest the region’s Democrats are moving left even as prominent Republicans stake out the political center.
A Trump Endorsement Falls Flat: 4 Election Takeaways From Iowa and Beyond
The president’s pick for governor of Iowa lost his primary, while Democrats in the state chose their nominee in what they hope will be a competitive Senate race.
Iowa GOP Senate candidate Ashley Hinson says prolonged Iran war could become a "political liability"
Iowa GOP Senate candidate Rep. Ashley Hinson acknowledged the U.S.-Iran conflict could become a "political liability" if it stretches beyond the next few weeks, according to audio obtained by CBS News.
Josh Turek, a Paralympian, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Iowa
Mr. Turek, a state lawmaker, beat Zach Wahls in a contest that tested the party’s anti-establishment fervor.
WATCH: Dem senators excuse Platner's conduct at crisis huddle with embattled Maine candidate
Democratic senators express confidence in Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite alleged sexting scandals and resurfaced online posts controversies.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin refuses to commit to following court orders
Mullin faced the Senate Appropriations committee amid scrutiny over the agency's budget and immigration enforcement ahead of the World Cup.
Iowa Democrats to settle a competitive Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have both touched down in Iowa this year to shore up Republican enthusiasm in the state's Senate race.
WTAS: Advocates Commend Introduction of Chairman Cruz’s Protect College Sports Act - U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Intercollegiate conferences and universities across the country are praising the introduction of the Protect College Sports Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at ending the uncertainty and disorder facing college athletics. The legislation was formally introduced today in the U.S. Senate by Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Senators Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.). Chairman Cruz will convene a full committee hearing tomorrow, June 3, at 9:00 a.m. ET on the legislation. Witnesses are Nick Saban, Pete Bevacqua, Gordon Gee, Teresa Gould, and […]
Cantwell-Cruz bipartisan college sports reform bill gets major Senate hearing on Wednesday
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell and Sen. Ted Cruz rarely find themselves on the same side of major policy debates.
Amid controversial Senate campaigns, Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support
Control of the Senate is at stake, with both parties eager to secure victories.
U.S. Senate committee makes new trans athlete allegations against USA Hockey
The Senate Commerce Committee accuses USA Hockey of facilitating competitions where trans athletes compete against female players in sanctioned leagues.
Fetterman calls Platner a ‘creep’ after reports of extramarital sexting
Sen. John Fetterman issued a scathing takedown of Graham Platner as the leading Democratic candidate in Maine’s Senate race has become embroiled in a scandal over reports that he sent sexual text messages to women who were not his wife.
How Sam Garrison, Senate leaders led the way on protecting property tax revenue for schools
Gov. DeSantis is not happy.
Libertarian Ted Brown courts disaffected conservative voters in Texas’ U.S. Senate race
Brown received more than 267,000 votes in the 2024 Senate race, a record for a Libertarian candidate. He sees an opening this year with Republican voters who are reluctant to support the party’s nominee for the November election, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Trump-endorsed Hinson secures Iowa Senate nomination as Democrats eye GOP seat
Rep. Ashley Hinson captured the Iowa GOP Senate nomination, advancing to a crucial midterm general election race to succeed retiring Sen. Joni Ernst.
WATCH LIVE: Senate Democratic leaders may address Bill Pulte for DNI, 'anti-weaponization fund'
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to tap his housing finance director as acting director of national intelligence, saying Bill Pulte is “a partisan thug with no experience in intelligence.”
WATCH LIVE: Senate GOP leaders hold news conference as Trump weighs dropping weaponization fund
'Giving the public a voice': Legislature approves putting homestead property tax amendment on ballot
The Senate passed the House product.
New Mexico Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 New Mexico Senate primary election as Republican and Democrat votes are counted by candidate and county.
WATCH: Shaheen blasts Rubio for ignoring Senate requests for information on Ukraine, Iran and more
Donald Trump nominates former Sarasota lawmaker Doug Holder as Ambassador to Bulgaria
The nomination is one of many appointments sent to the Senate this week.
WATCH LIVE: Rubio testifies on Capitol Hill for the 1st time since start of Iran war
The Republican former senator will sit before House and Senate committees to make the State Department's annual budget request. But the focus is likely to shift quickly to the already unsteady ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, which has been further tested in recent days by back-and-forth attacks.
Live Results: Iowa midterm primaries
The winners will compete in November’s critical midterm elections, in which Iowa’s U.S. Senate and House seats could determine control of the narrowly divided chambers.
Bernie Sanders refuses to back away from Graham Platner endorsement despite report of explicit texts to women
Bernie Sanders stands by Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, saying he will "certainly not" be reconsidering his endorsement, reports said.
Iowa voters head to the polls to decide the candidates for a soon-to-be open U.S. Senate seat
Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says he is standing by Graham Platner in the wake of media reports that the Maine Senate candidate previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women.
Tuesday’s wild races for California governor and Los Angeles mayor, and other elections to watch
Six states will hold primaries on Tuesday: California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota. Will a Democrat advance in California’s governor’s race? Can Spencer Pratt advance in the contest for Los Angeles mayor? And who will Iowa Democrats nominate in their push to flip a Senate seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Joni Ernst?
U.S. Senate bill to ‘fix’ college sports is no boon for UK, other SEC schools
The new bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate to “save college sports” has some poison pills aimed directly at SEC (and Big Ten) schools.
Trump-backed Iowa Senate candidate says Iran war could become ‘political liability’
The comments, obtained by POLITICO, are a stark acknowledgement from Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson.
Republican senators want more answers on $1.8 billion settlement fund as Trump considers its future
Senate Republicans are meeting to discuss next steps in a standoff with the White House
Senate panel advances Governor's property tax proposal with changes and doubts, but axes $5.5M to promote the plan
'This is the Governor's proposal.'
Some Janet Mills backers want her to resume her Maine Senate campaign against Graham Platner
Some prominent supporters of Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ now-suspended run for US Senate suggested Monday she should revive her campaign in a last-ditch effort to stop Graham Platner as his bid becomes engulfed by another controversy.
Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shot
Iowa Democrats say they want to vote in Tuesday's U.S. Senate primary for the candidate who gives the party its best chance to flip a Republican-held seat in November.
Mills Reminds Maine Voters She’s ‘Still on the Ballot’ for Senate Amid Platner Controversy
A month after withdrawing from the state’s Senate race, Gov. Janet Mills suggested she remained an option after the likely Democratic nominee, Graham Platner, faced a new scandal.
Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Dead—Reportedly After GOP Threats
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Republicans are in discussions with the White House about changing the fund.
The battle for the Senate could come down to candidate baggage
Problematic candidates have mostly been a hurdle for Senate Republicans in recent years. But in 2026, they could be a real problem for both parties — and could potentially decide Senate control.
Senate gavels in for homestead tax reduction Special Session, says goodbye to departing colleagues
Hello and goodbye.
White House still has not offered solution to GOP concerns over ‘weaponization’ fund, leaving immigration funds in limbo
Many Senate Republican remain furious at the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund and are refusing to advance a separate bill to fund immigration enforcement until guardrails are put in place.
Platner Tries to Find Someone to Blame for Latest Scandal
The Maine Senate candidate criticized reports on his alleged pre-campaign extramarital sexting as “gossip” and “journalistic malpractice.”
Standoff between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund remains unresolved
Senate Republicans say they won't have the votes for the immigration spending bill until the White House works with them to put some parameters on a new $1.776 billion settlement fund designed to compensate Trump's allies — or scrap it altogether.
Graham Platner Scrutiny Exposes Democrats’ Gamble in Maine Senate Race | WSJ Politics Newsletter for June 1
Plus, Jerome Powell advocates for Fed independence, and Democrats deal with discord in California
Former staffer: Platner Platner sexted women while married
Graham Platner's wife called the media reports that her husband had previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women "shameful" over the weekend, the latest controversy to hit the Maine Democrat's whirlwind Senate campaign.
Video: Could Talarico’s Religious Approach Win Texas?
James Talarico, the Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Texas, has connected his political positions to his Christian faith. Our religion reporter Ruth Graham discusses how his perspective differs from the politically conservative Christianity dominant in Republican politics in Texas.
Downtown Springfield revitalization plan passed out of the Senate
A bill to create economic development opportunities for Downtown Springfield passed out of the Senate late Sunday night.
Graham Platner’s extramarital sexting further complicates Democratic hopes of winning back Senate
Democrats already facing a difficult path to recapture control of the US Senate are grappling with the latest revelations about Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee set to face Sen. Susan Collins in a must-win race for the party.
Abilene political analyst discusses District 19, Senate races
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Political Analyst Paul Fabrizio is weighing in on recent local and state elections, discussing voter turnout, the race for Texas’s 19th Congressional Distri…
IL Senate sends school cell phone ban proposal to Pritzker
The Illinois Senate passed the bipartisan plan to institute a statewide school cell phone ban Sunday.
Platner's wife calls reports about Senate candidate's explicit texts with women 'shameful'
Graham Platner’s wife called reports that her husband had previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women “shameful" over the weekend, the latest controversy to hit the Maine Democrat’s whirlwind campaign.
Wife stands by Democratic Maine Senate candidate amid sexting controversy
Graham Platner’s wife called reports that her husband had previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women “shameful."
Cory Booker Has ‘Concerns’ About Platner Revelations in Maine Senate Race
Mr. Booker and other Senate Democrats faced questions Sunday about reports that Mr. Platner’s wife previously told his campaign he had exchanged sexual messages with women outside his marriage.
Don Gaetz backs up Gov. DeSantis proposal to eliminate homestead exemption tax
Gaetz said the elmination of the property tax is necessary for Florida residents to keep up with inflation.
Texas Democratic Party expects U.S. Senate Race to be among the most expensive in history
Andy Beshear says ‘Texas is in play’ after Ken Paxton wins Senate GOP primary
Paxton, Texas’ attorney general, defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary last week.
Platner's wife responds to reports of the Senate candidate's sexually explicit texts with women
Graham Platner’s wife has responded to reports about his alleged sexually explicit texts with several women.
Iowa Democrat explains why he’s the best candidate to turn Senate seat blue
GOP’s Bill Cassidy faces new decisions on bucking Trump
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) finds himself in a unique position: scorned by President Trump and out of the running for reelection, but still in charge of the highly influential Senate health committee…
Illinois child social media safety plan heads to Senate floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A new version of Gov. JB Pritzker's children social media safety plan was discussed late Saturday night.
Villanueva measure to protect patients’ reproductive health records passes Senate
SPRINGFIELD – Recognizing the importance of reproductive health data privacy for Illinois residents, State Senator Celina Villanueva advanced a measure to directly combat continued attacks on bodily autonomy and keep...
A New ‘Wounded Bear Caucus’ in the Senate Means More Trouble for Trump
Here is why the GOP’s split with the White House over a $1.8 billion fund could be the first of many public fights.
Graham Platner’s wife says she’s ‘deeply hurt’ by public revelations of her husband’s extramarital sexts
The wife of Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said she was “deeply hurt” after details of her husband’s extramarital sexting became public Saturday, accusing a former campaign official and confidante of betraying her trust.
IL Senate passes bill providing resources for youth repeat gun offenders, sends plan to Pritzker
A bill heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could help address youth who are repeat gun offenders.
Platner’s Texts With Women Concerned Campaign as Senate Race Took Off
The wife of Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate in Maine, told the campaign he had sent sexual messages to other women.