Defying Trump ended some Republicans careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — This election year is déjà vu for Sen. Susan Collins — the Maine Republican is running for reelection as Democrats pin their hopes on a new candidate to defeat her. Last time, it was state lawmaker Sara Gideon. This time, it's combat veteran and oyster farmer Graham Platner. But Collins has proven to be a hard target for Democrats over the years — even for candidates without the baggage of Platner, who has faced criticism for his relationships with women, online...
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- Democrat Graham Platner will try to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a critical Senate matchup
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- House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump
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- Social Securitys retirement trust fund faces a funding shortfall a year earlier than expected
- US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa
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- Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm elections
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- Trump administration will offer expedited visa interviews at select embassies for $750
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- Graham Platner gets a lift from friendly Maine crowd after week of damage control in Senate campaign
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- US attorney opens investigations into Californias elections, sends prosecutor to LA vote center
- Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans
- Irans World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say
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- Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trumps settlement fund
- Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC
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- US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Daz-Canel in latest move to pressure islands leadership
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- Californias slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesnt mean elections are rigged
- Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriends report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
- US journalist pleads guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China
- Trump says he will attend NBA Finals game in New York to root for his hometown Knicks
- Trump says Pulte wont be his nominee for director of national intelligence
- Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added
- Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trumps renovation to repaint it American flag blue
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- With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in
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- Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on federal regulation of telecom companies
- Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now theyre rewriting the rules for all of academia
- President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
- US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
- Dark horse Republican candidate threatens California Democrats US House redistricting goal
- Man convicted in Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol has a job at the Pentagon
- Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trumps settlement fund is dropped
- Homeland Security secretary says ICE will increase new officer training next month
- House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
- Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
- Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress
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- MAHA candidate beats Trumps choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor
- Trump takes the lead for Americas 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations
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- Attitudes toward same-sex marriage and transgender issues are shifting, Gallup poll shows
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