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Democrats are aiming at Maine for a Senate seat. But will the state give up Susan Collins?

Challenger Graham Platner may have amassed a rare kinetic energy, but the moderate conservative has served the state for almost 30 years

The Guardian - US

Vance focuses on fraud while in Maine and ignores economy as Trump’s Iran war sends prices soaring

The visit to Maine follows an earlier call from Dr. Oz for corrective action regarding alleged fraud in government health programs within the state

The Independent UK

John Fetterman: 'I'm a Very Pro-Capitalist Democrat'

Sen. John Fetterman discusses the state of the Democratic Party, immigration, foreign policy, and the dangers of political extremism.

Reason

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Trump promise of gas tax relief hits roadblock in Congress: ‘End this damn war’

Democrats on the campaign trail side with Trump, but many Democrats and Republicans on the Hill are not as sure, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Mitt Romney Returns to Politics After More Than a Year Away from Washington

Republican former senator and presidential candidate Mitt Romney stepped back into the political spotlight after more than a year away from Washington. Since leaving the Senate in 2025, Romney has largely stayed out of the public eye and politics as a whole.

Latin Times

The Democratic civil war is just getting started for Chuck Schumer

With a fury "not comprehended in the least by a lot of folks in D.C.," one strategist said.

Axios

Sen. Susan Collins reveals long-standing essential tremor diagnosis: ‘I’ve lived with for decades’

The Maine senator confirmed the tremor following questions about her health that arose from recent video appearances, including her campaign announcement

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Susan Collins reveals medical condition but says her job as senator is unaffected

Republican senator for Maine, facing tough re-election battle, says she has had benign essential tremor for decades

The Guardian - US

Step off, Chuck! Democrats stunningly warn Schumer to stay out of races after Maine Mills meltdown

ANALYSIS: ‘The Democratic establishment is completely disconnected from where Democratic voters are,’ one strategist told Eric Garcia, after the rebuke to the seemingly out-of-touch 75-year-old Senate minority leader

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart destroys the current Democratic leadership: ‘They’re lost’

Jon Stewart interviewed Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat running to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins

The Independent UK

Governor Janet Mills suspends Maine Senate bid weeks before primary clash

Mills cites lack of funds to face off against Graham Platner in race to unseat Republican Susan Collins

The Guardian - US

Janet Mills drops out of Maine Senate race, clearing way for Platner

This is a big win for the Bernie Sanders wing of the Democratic Party.

Axios

Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops out of Senate race

Maine Gov. Janet Mills ended her Senate campaign on Thursday, saying she lacked the funds necessary to continue on to the June Democratic primary. “While I have the drive and passion, commitment and experience, and above all else – the fight – to continue on, I very simply do not…

Roll Call

Graham Platner Has Radical Impeachment Plans for Supreme Court

The Supreme Court could be in for some big changes if Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner gets his way.

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Who is Senatorial Candidate Graham Platner, and Did He do a Nazi Salute?

Senatorial candidate Graham Platner of the Democratic Party from Maine drew online controversy. A photo of him with a raised hand circulated, and right-wing spaces compared the gesture to a Nazi salute. But is the gesture a Nazi salute?

Roll Call

Democratic candidates start 2026 with a fundraising bang

Money continued to flow as the midterm election year kicked off. Fundraising reports covering the first three months of the year show that it was a fruitful first quarter for many congressional candidates, with a handful of Senate hopefuls reporting eight-figure hauls and some House candidates surpassing the $2 million…

The Mary Sue

‘I want the Democratic Party to treat me like a Never-Trumper:’ Hasan Piker wants Dems to win back their voters

Political commentator Hasan Piker went on Pod Save America to talk about several political issues. When asked about the upcoming midterm elections, Piker imparted advice on strategy to the Democratic Party.

Axios

Scoop: Platner declares Mills nearly finished in Maine Senate primary

"Another day, another poll with Graham up big in the primary."

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Roll Call

At the Races: Crypto’s next stand

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. The cryptocurrency industry began flexing its political muscle in 2022, and crypto spending has only increased since. In advance of…

Latin Times

Maine Democratic Senate Primary Intensifies as Mills Ad Targets Platner Over Comments About Women and Tattoo

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has launched her first negative ad in the Democratic Senate primary, escalating an increasingly bitter contest against progressive challenger Graham Platner in one of the party's top pickup opportunities of the 2026 midterms.

The Times of India

‘I’m not a secret Nazi’: Graham Platner defends controversial tattoo, says critics misunderstood it

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has changed his stance on a controversial tattoo. He now states he no longer apologizes for the symbol, which resembled a Nazi emblem. Platner claims Jewish leaders understood his explanation after he shared his story. He previously said he got the tattoo in Croatia while…

The Guardian - US

Democrats thrown into disarray as US offensive on Iran creates cracks

Lawmakers from Sanders to Mark Kelly offer mixed feelings on Trump’s action and killing of Iranian supreme leader

Axios

Scoop: Trump's Iran strikes inject new chaos into 2026 Democratic primaries

Progressive Nida Allam is out with an ad tying Rep. Valerie Foushee to the military operation.

Roll Call

Maine Sen. Susan Collins makes reelection bid official

Maine Sen. Susan Collins, New England’s sole Republican in Congress, formally launched her bid for reelection Tuesday.

The Guardian - US

Maine shaken by ICE raids as backlash threatens Republican Senate control

Workers and unions condemn ICE operation as ‘horrific’ as pressure builds on Susan Collins, facing re-election this year

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