Republicans on Capitol Hill and beyond have shifted their focus toward cutting fraud in government programs, an effort they hope will resonate with voters in November. Lawmakers have rolled out several bills related to stopping fraud in government programs. The raft of legislation adds to efforts by the Trump administration to crack down on fraud […]
Retiring Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) may no longer have to defend a swing seat, but he’s leaving Washington with a warning: Constant campaigns in competitive seats take a toll. Maine’s 2nd Congressional District is one of the reddest seats held by a Democrat, as President Donald Trump won the district by 9 points in 2024 […]
Graham Platner won the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine’s primary on Tuesday, obtaining 72% of the vote, according to the most recent update. During his victory speech at his campaign headquarters in Blue Hill, Maine, the controversial candidate spoke on various topics related to his campaign and political future. He touched on the concept of […]
The FIFA World Cup 2026 referee denied entry into the United States for this year’s tournament was turned away over suspected ties to terrorist organizations. Omar Artan, from Somalia, arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday after departing from Istanbul. He was turned away at the airport by U.S. Customs and Border Protection due to […]
After placing fifth in her bid to be South Carolina‘s next governor, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) conceded and endorsed state Attorney General Alan Wilson, her political foe, for the seat. Mace and Wilson have gone head-to-head as political rivals over the past few years, with Wilson calling Mace an “entitled, spoiled brat” and Mace blasting […]
A federal judge blocked Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas, ruling that the method violates the Eighth Amendment’s protections against cruel and unusual punishment. U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Alabama Emily Marks ordered that the state’s Department of Corrections is permanently enjoined from using nitrogen hypoxia execution. The order came […]
The Trump administration urged a federal judge to toss a last-minute lawsuit filed by a left-wing activist group seeking to block the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 fight at the White House. The UFC Freedom 250 event is set to take place Sunday, which is both Flag Day and President Donald Trump‘s 80th birthday, on the […]
Former Gov. Paul LePage secured the GOP nomination for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday after running unopposed for one of the GOP’s major pickup opportunities. LePage is running to flip the seat, which is currently held by retiring Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME). President Donald Trump won the district 53.5% in 2024 compared to former […]
Democrat Graham Platner and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) are headed toward what is expected to be one of the most closely watched Senate races of 2026 after both candidates secured their respective nominations Tuesday night. Platner advanced in the Democratic primary with 74.7% of the vote and 10% of ballots counted, according to the Associated […]
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) won the Republican nomination to represent South Carolina for another term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Graham led his primary challenger, businessman Mark Lynch, 58.4% to 27.6% when the Associated Press called the race with 60% of the vote counted. First elected in 2002, Graham is the chairman of the […]
