Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is less than seven weeks from an expected breakthrough in his bid to represent the state in the upper chamber.  Platner is challenging Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) for his party’s nomination, with polls handing him a commanding lead ahead of the June 9 primary. Whoever wins the race will […]

The man accused of planting pipe bombs near the headquarters of both major political parties ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol protest pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to newly filed terrorism-related charges. Brian Cole Jr., 30, appeared in federal court wearing tan jail clothing and glasses, showing little emotion as he entered his plea. […]

The National Gallery of Art received a record-breaking $116 million gift in honor of America’s 250th birthday, serving as an indefinite fund for the museum’s Across the Nation program, which lends artwork to partner museums. Contributed by Mitchell Rales, the 69-year-old billionaire art collector and co-founder of healthcare company Danaher, it is the largest programming-related […]

Democrats are turning a fight over immigration funding into a chance to needle Republicans on the cost of living, making “affordability” their narrow focus as the Senate begins its fifth “vote-a-rama” of President Donald Trump’s second term. Senate Democrats are powerless to stop Republicans from advancing roughly $70 billion in funding for immigration enforcement, part […]