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Collins: Platner ‘owes the people of Maine a detailed answer’ in light of allegations

9 June 2026 at 21:32
Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R) accused her Democratic opponent on the day of the state’s Senate primary race of shying away from addressing accusations about his alleged past conduct toward women.  “The allegations against Graham Platner are extremely troubling and serious, and he owes the people of Maine a detailed answer,” Collins told reporters on…

Collins: Platner ‘owes the people of Maine a detailed answer’ in light of allegations

9 June 2026 at 21:32
Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R) accused her Democratic opponent on the day of the state’s Senate primary race of shying away from addressing accusations about his alleged past conduct toward women.  “The allegations against Graham Platner are extremely troubling and serious, and he owes the people of Maine a detailed answer,” Collins told reporters on…

Democrat on California ballot counting: ‘Score at halftime’ different than end of game

9 June 2026 at 20:46
California Rep. Ted Lieu (D) on Tuesday criticized Republican concerns about the progression of his state’s elections by making a sports comparison.  “In California, I ask people to simply listen to the words of the Republican nominee for governor, Steve Hilton, who said that they’ve been vigilant and they’ve seen no cause to intervene in…

Democrat on California ballot counting: ‘Score at halftime’ different than end of game

9 June 2026 at 20:46
California Rep. Ted Lieu (D) on Tuesday criticized Republican concerns about the progression of his state’s elections by making a sports comparison.  “In California, I ask people to simply listen to the words of the Republican nominee for governor, Steve Hilton, who said that they’ve been vigilant and they’ve seen no cause to intervene in…

Hunter Biden charms his way back into public eye with social media spree 

9 June 2026 at 20:23
Hunter Biden has burst back onto the political scene with a social media spree marked by crude responses to Republican critics and self-deprecating humor about his troubled personal life.  As the son of former President Biden, his return to the public eye has quickly drawn the attention of hundreds of thousands of followers on the…

Hunter Biden charms his way back into public eye with social media spree 

9 June 2026 at 20:23
Hunter Biden has burst back onto the political scene with a social media spree marked by crude responses to Republican critics and self-deprecating humor about his troubled personal life.  As the son of former President Biden, his return to the public eye has quickly drawn the attention of hundreds of thousands of followers on the…

House GOP campaign chair: ‘I think we’ll pick up seats’ in November 

9 June 2026 at 20:20
The GOP’s House campaign chair on Tuesday morning expressed optimism in the Republican Party’s odds headed into this year’s midterm elections.  “I’m very confident we’re going to hold the House,” Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) said at an “Axios AM Live” event in Washington, D.C.  “In fact, I think we’ll pick up seats,” he continued. “And…

House GOP campaign chair: ‘I think we’ll pick up seats’ in November 

9 June 2026 at 20:20
The GOP’s House campaign chair on Tuesday morning expressed optimism in the Republican Party’s odds headed into this year’s midterm elections.  “I’m very confident we’re going to hold the House,” Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) said at an “Axios AM Live” event in Washington, D.C.  “In fact, I think we’ll pick up seats,” he continued. “And…

House Democrat says he thinks Platner will ‘get off the ballot soon’

9 June 2026 at 19:33
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) on Tuesday said Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner should win his primary on Tuesday and then get off the ballot so that Democrats can replace him with a stronger candidate in the fall. Platner is expected to win Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Senate. He would then face Sen. Susan Collins…

House Democrat says he thinks Platner will ‘get off the ballot soon’

9 June 2026 at 19:33
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) on Tuesday said Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner should win his primary on Tuesday and then get off the ballot so that Democrats can replace him with a stronger candidate in the fall. Platner is expected to win Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Senate. He would then face Sen. Susan Collins…

Alaska investigating Senate candidate with same name as incumbent

9 June 2026 at 19:12
Alaska’s top election official is investigating a GOP Senate candidate who shares the same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), citing “credible allegations” that he entered the race to confuse voters. Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom (R), who oversees elections in Alaska, said Monday that her office is investigating Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. — who…

Alaska investigating Senate candidate with same name as incumbent

9 June 2026 at 19:12
Alaska’s top election official is investigating a GOP Senate candidate who shares the same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), citing “credible allegations” that he entered the race to confuse voters. Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom (R), who oversees elections in Alaska, said Monday that her office is investigating Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. — who…

O’Reilly on Los Angeles mayoral race results: ‘Every thinking person knows that it’s suspicious’

9 June 2026 at 17:42
Political commentator Bill O’Reilly said Monday that the results of the Los Angeles mayoral primary are “suspicious” after city councilmember Nithya Raman (D) knocked out former reality star Spencer Pratt (R) from the race and advanced to a November runoff against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass (D).  In an interview with NewsNation’s “On Balance,” O’Reilly questioned…

O’Reilly on Los Angeles mayoral race results: ‘Every thinking person knows that it’s suspicious’

9 June 2026 at 17:42
Political commentator Bill O’Reilly said Monday that the results of the Los Angeles mayoral primary are “suspicious” after city councilmember Nithya Raman (D) knocked out former reality star Spencer Pratt (R) from the race and advanced to a November runoff against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass (D).  In an interview with NewsNation’s “On Balance,” O’Reilly questioned…

Talarico leads Paxton by 3 points in Texas Senate race: Poll

9 June 2026 at 17:27
Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) holds a 3-point edge over state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) in the Lone Star State’s Senate race, according to a new poll conducted by the Texas Pulse. The survey, released Tuesday, found that 47 percent of 807 respondents said they would vote for Talarico if the election were…

Talarico leads Paxton by 3 points in Texas Senate race: Poll

9 June 2026 at 17:27
Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) holds a 3-point edge over state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) in the Lone Star State’s Senate race, according to a new poll conducted by the Texas Pulse. The survey, released Tuesday, found that 47 percent of 807 respondents said they would vote for Talarico if the election were…

Bovino not ruling out White House bid

9 June 2026 at 17:12
Former U.S. Border Patrol commander-at-large Greg Bovino on Monday said he is not ruling out a bid for the White House in 2028. Bovino responded to reporting from NewsNation, The Hill’s cable partner, that said he is exploring a presidential run. He told the outlet in an interview that his potential run is exploratory and…

Bovino not ruling out White House bid

9 June 2026 at 17:12
Former U.S. Border Patrol commander-at-large Greg Bovino on Monday said he is not ruling out a bid for the White House in 2028. Bovino responded to reporting from NewsNation, The Hill’s cable partner, that said he is exploring a presidential run. He told the outlet in an interview that his potential run is exploratory and…

Do Democrats need a better message than being anti-Trump?

9 June 2026 at 14:27
As 2028 Democratic hopefuls emerge, is the party developing a message beyond opposing President Trump? Meanwhile, Maine voters head to the polls Tuesday for a primary election as the controversial Graham Platner seeks to oust incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R). Join The Hill’s Amie Parnes, Ian Swanson and special guest Democratic strategist Joel Payne for…

Do Democrats need a better message than being anti-Trump?

9 June 2026 at 14:27
As 2028 Democratic hopefuls emerge, is the party developing a message beyond opposing President Trump? Meanwhile, Maine voters head to the polls Tuesday for a primary election as the controversial Graham Platner seeks to oust incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R). Join The Hill’s Amie Parnes, Ian Swanson and special guest Democratic strategist Joel Payne for…

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