Second Democrat drops out of Maine primary
Maine’s former CDC Director Nirav Shah dropped out of the Democratic primary for Senate on Sunday, a day after pleading his case to delegates in Augusta. “A few weeks ago, I entere…
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Nirav Shah drops out of Senate race , endorses Troy Jackson
Published 7/20/2026
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In Maine, Troy Jackson Gains Momentum in Bid to Replace Platner
Troy Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, showed signs of significant strength, as half the state’s counties picked delegates to a convention where they will choos…
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'So psycho': Outrage as Trump belts out another 'dumb and horrible' war claim
President Donald Trump let fly another claim about the war against Iran that outraged observers on Sunday. Trump was greeted by reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after he…
Across the spectrum →In Maine Senate Race, Jackson Sprints Ahead of Pack, as Bellows Drops Out
Troy Jackson, a progressive, solidified his clear edge in the contest to replace Graham Platner, as Shenna Bellows, Jordan Wood and Nirav Shah ended their bids.
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Wall Street Journal chides Trump for trying to kill a story that did him 'a favor'
The Wall Street Journal's conservative editorial board sharply criticized President Donald Trump on Sunday for trying to kill a story that is arguably doing him a favor. The Trump …
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Platner ally Troy Jackson locks down delegates as top rivals for Democratic Senate nomination drop out
Troy Jackson locked up delegates after rivals Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah dropped out of the race to replace Graham Platner against Susan Collins.
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Maine secretary of State drops out of Senate race
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows (D) on Sunday said she was dropping out of the Democratic primary for the Senate in the Pine Tree State a little more than a week after anno…
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AOC channels Obama's "Hope and Change" message
DETROIT — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's message on the campaign trail increasingly echoes Barack Obama's early rhetoric during his 2008 campaign for president.Why it matters: Oca…
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This week on the Hill: House eyes week jam-packed with major bills
House lawmakers face a packed legislative agenda this week before departing for the monthlong August recess, with GOP leaders aiming to advance a stopgap funding bill, kick off wor…
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Startling warning sets off internet firestorm as Democrats face massive midterm test
Democrats who are hopeful for a blue wave during the November midterms may be in for a rude awakening, according to one long-time pollster. On Sunday, Pulitzer Prize-winning column…
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'Spare me': Senator's bold threat backfires as 'tiresome performance' has worn out
A sitting senator's bold threat to leave his party if it crosses his proverbial "red line" drew sharp criticism on Sunday as an analyst argued that the lawmaker's "tiresome perform…
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Mockery as John Fetterman uncorks 'laughable' claim on Fox News: 'Beyond parody'
Sen. John Fetterman's (D-PA) appearance on Fox News on Sunday was roundly mocked by analysts, especially for a remark the senator made about feeling an undying "love and devotion" …
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'Disputes inside the family': Conservatives up in arms as MAGA influencers wreak havoc
A sitting Republican congressman tried to shut down his own party’s agenda after a White House insider described him to a former Fox News pundit as "creepy" and "fat" — spurring on…
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