Politics & Policy
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Schumer, other top Washington Democrats pull support for Platner after latest allegations
Platner is trying to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
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Democrats begin pulling support for Platner after sexual assault allegation
Reports of the accusation surfaced earlier Monday, prompting the Democrat to announce he was taking the time to "reflect" on his candidacy. He did not formally suspend his campaign and he has denied the allegations.
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Who could replace Graham Platner in Maine?
Platner has faced a string of scandals during his campaign, including over Reddit posts, a Totenkopf tattoo, extramarital texting, and, most recently, a sexual assault allegation.
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AOC backs Hochul after Mamdani endorsement
The backing of AOC, Mamdani, and the rest of the House Democrats from the state could help Hochul to shore up her left flank in time for the primary.
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Indiana GOP candidate withdraws from House race, citing state legislature's redistricting failure
"IN-01 remains an extremely difficult seat for a Republican to compete in and win," Jennifer-Ruth Green said
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Trump plans 'National Jubilee of Prayer' event in May as part of America 250
Trump made the announcement during an appearance at the National Prayer Breakfast, where he also touted his administration's efforts to bring religion back to public life, while still abiding by the Constitution.
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Indiana’s electricity bills have soared, now bill would make utilities prioritize affordability
Jumps in electricity rates in Indiana have lawmakers in the state looking to change the way rate increases are approved so that utilities will prioritize affordability.
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Trump endorses Mark Teixeira in Texas House race
The 21st District is safely Republican and the state recently redraw its congressional maps to give the GOP an advantage.
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Dems miss mark again as Kamala Harris touts ‘cringy’ youth outreach
President Donald Trump surged in the youth vote in the 2024 election with significant outreach to young voters.
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Trump prods Congress to nationalize election integrity, but Supreme Court may deliver first
Nation's nine justice could reshape election integrity when it comes to redistricting and post-Election Day ballot counting.
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Americans believe cutting government spending is best way to reduce debt, poll finds
The survey included 38% of those who self-identified as Republicans, 35% as Democrats, and 25% independents or unaffiliated voters.
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Quadruple fatal involving migrant magnifies focus on licensing for commercial truck drivers
According to the Department of Homeland Security, crash was caused by Bekzhan Beishekeev of Kyrgyzstan failing to brake for a slowed semi-truck and swerving into the westbound traffic on a two-lane highway.
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Thune fumes over Dems' demands on DHS bill
The Senate previously approved a plan to pass five appropriations bills and a stopgap measure for the DHS package that would last until Feb. 13.