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Democrats want to retake the Senate. Why are they afraid to run against the Maine Senator who upsets both sides?

Susan Collins is the only blue-state Republican senator and Democrats think they can beat her, Eric Garcia writes. But first, they have to find a candidate

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Hegseth says renaming military bases after Civil War soldiers who fought for slavery is ‘important for morale’

Defense secretary claims veterans and active-duty troops are thankful the previous names are returning to bases formerly named after confederate generals and officers

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Bernie Sanders and RFK Jr. find rare common ground over pharmaceutical ads on TV: ‘Sick and tired’

Vermont senator called out ‘greedy pharmaceutical companies spending billions of dollars on absurd TV commercials’

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Angus King III, son of Maine senator, is running for governor

Angus King III, the eldest son of the independent Maine senator, is running for governor — an office his father held for two terms.

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HHS layoffs cut deep swath through health infrastructure - Roll Call

The changes lay the groundwork for Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s plan to streamline operations and shift to focusing on chronic disease.

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US’s new ‘America First’ intelligence approach downplays Russia and ignores climate change

The recently appointed US director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and other top intelligence officials appeared before the Senate intelligence committee to discuss the US intelligence services’ annual threat assessment (ATA).

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Trump's Second Inauguration: A Different Washington Landscape

President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration in a transformed Washington, facing challenges and bipartisan efforts amidst a divided nation.

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Burgum promises energy dominance at Interior - Roll Call

Doug Burgum, Donald Trump's pick for Interior secretary, promised to boost domestic energy through oil and gas leasing on federal land.

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John Ratcliffe Pledges No Political Litmus Tests At CIA

John Ratcliffe reaffirms commitment to nonpartisanship in CIA personnel decisions during confirmation hearing.

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Wright promises to 'unleash' American energy as DOE head - Roll Call

Chris Wright, Donald Trump's pick for Energy secretary, said if confirmed he would “unleash American energy at home and abroad.”

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Full List of Democrats Pledging to Vote Alongside Republicans on GOP's 'Laken Riley' Immigration Bill

The U.S. Senate is poised to vote on the controversial Laken Riley Act, an immigration bill that has gained bipartisan traction following its passage in the House earlier this week, on Friday.

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Don’t count out Roy Cooper in 2026 - Roll Call

ANALYSIS — Roy Cooper would start in a more favorable position than past governors if he runs for Senate in North Carolina, Gonzales writes.

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Intelligence watchdog departures raise red flags in Congress - Roll Call

The unforced exits of two intelligence community watchdogs has Democrats worried about the independence of inspectors general under Trump.

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Senators divided on Hegseth nomination for Defense secretary - Roll Call

Senators expressed both support and skepticism for the nomination of veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as Defense secretary

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Independent Sen. Angus King Wins Re-Election In Maine

Independent Sen. Angus King re-elected in Maine, emphasizing bipartisan cooperation in the Senate.

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Where did Trump and Harris win? Election 2024 results mapped state by state

Follow along for live updates as Donald Trump beats Kamala Harris to return to the White House

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After mass shooting, bill would require Army to use state crisis laws to remove weapons

Republican Sen. Susan Collins is introducing a bill prompted by the state’s deadliest shooting that requires the Army to use state crisis intervention laws to remove a service member’s access to weapons if deemed to pose a serious treat

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Defense Department Implements Cognitive Assessments To Protect Troops

Learn about the U.S. Defense Department's new mandate for cognitive assessments to prevent brain injuries from blasts and protect military personnel.

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RFK Jr’s VP pick admits she’s ‘on the same page’ as conspiracy theorist Tucker Carlson

Nicole Shanahan also alluded to a Maine independent senator in her speech, seemingly trying to cast a wide net of voters

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At the Races: While TV was watching NH - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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‘I pay you for policy advice’: Angus King remembers his Senate staffer days

“The first thing you’ll notice is the haircut,” the Maine independent says, handing over a laminated badge featuring a shaggy style from the 1970s.

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Senator Angus King emphasizes the importance of passing immigration reforms

In this interview, Senator Angus King discusses the ongoing negotiations on immigration and the importance of providing aid to Ukraine. He emphasizes the p...

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Border security deal close to being reached in ongoing negotiations

Senate negotiations on a border security deal continue, with optimism that a legislation could be unveiled soon. Progress has been made, but challenges remain.

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Trump back on Maine ballot — for now

Pine Tree State in an uproar as Republicans try to impeach top election official, Trump lawyers demand more delay

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Maine Secretary of State Disqualifies Trump from Primary Ballot

Get to know Shanna Bellows, the trailblazing Secretary of State in Maine who made history by disqualifying a presidential candidate. Discover her journey a...

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