Tag: Susan Collins

Trump causes bipartisan alarm by turning shutdown into DOGE 2.0

The NewsPresident Donald Trump’s budget guru wants to use a shutdown to slash the federal government in the…

Trump faces Republican backlash over Kennedy’s autism and vaccine claims

Donald Trump is facing a simmering Republican backlash over the policies of Robert F Kennedy Jr, the health…

Joe Manchin re-enters the Washington arena

The NewsJoe Manchin is back to stirring the pot in Washington.The longtime West Virginia Democratic senator — now…

GOP lawmakers don’t sound enthused about RFK Jr.

President Donald Trump is betting that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s MAHA followers will matter more to Republicans in…

Maine advocates warn federal court nominee threatens reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston. Photo by Eesha Pendharkar/Maine Morning Star.A progressive…

This Maine oysterman thinks Democrats are doing ‘jack’ about fascism. So he’s running for US Senate

One of Graham Platner’s high school yearbooks shows him babyfaced with a buzzcut, holding a sign proclaiming, in…

Maine’s Zohran? Veteran and farmer Graham Platner to challenge Sen. Susan Collins

Graham Platner, a veteran and oyster farmer, is challenging Maine Sen. Susan Collins in the 2026 senate election, he announced Aug.…

Democratic Maine oyster farmer to challenge Susan Collins

Next year’s race in Maine for Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ seat is a prime target for Democrats, who…