Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner unveiled a plan for Democrats to use committee hearings and subpoenas to "shut this White House down," if they gain back control.

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Maine Gov Janet Mills drops out of Democratic race for Senate, signaling she struggled to raise enough money

Maine Gov. Janet Mills dropped out of her home states race for U.S. Senate on Thursday, clearing the way for Graham Platner.

Middle East Eye

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US Senator Graham rejects Iran offer, backs diplomacy with pressure

US Senator Graham rejects Iran offer, backs diplomacy with pressure US Senator Lindsey Graham said Iran’s latest proposal to end the conflict is “utterly ridiculous”, accusing Tehran of stalling in …

The Hill

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Rep. Dingell says she's 'very upset' by Platner's past comments on sexual assault

Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) said she was troubled by social media posts that the leading Democrat in Maine’s Senate race made more than a decade ago about sexual assault. Last …

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Schumer’s Maine pick Janet Mills drops out; VRA ruling boosts GOP path: Join Friday's Whole Hog

Progressive Democrats cheered after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) preferred candidate, Gov. Janet Mills (D), exited Maine's Senate race, reshaping the field. Republicans are eyeing potential congressional seat gains …

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Van Hollen defends Platner over controversial past: 'People should have second chances'

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Thursday defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who has faced criticism for past controversial online posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, …

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Fetterman on Platner after Mills exits Maine Senate race: 'Republicans f‑‑‑ing love him'

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) made it clear that he’s not thrilled with Graham Platner (D) becoming the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, declaring that “Republicans f‑‑‑ing love him” because …

Washington Examiner

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Democrats support Graham Platner because there’s a ‘D’ next to his name: Joe Concha

Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha argued that Democrats only support progressive newcomer Graham Platner in the 2026 Maine Senate race because he carries the title of Democrat. “The reason why …

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

Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) announced the end of her candidacy for the 2026 Maine Senate race, clearing the way for Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee. In a statement posted …