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Published
September 6, 2018

Kavanaugh hearing: Cory Booker’s dramatic release of confidential documents

Booker had questioned Kavanaugh about his use of the term 'naked racial set-aside.'
Published
September 5, 2018

In 2nd day of hearing, Kavanaugh grilled on abortion rights, pardons and presidential power

The Supreme Court nominee leaves some ‘hypothetical’ questions unanswered.
Published
September 4, 2018

Former senator Jon Kyl to replace John McCain in Senate

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey planned to make the announcement Tuesday. It was revealed in a tweet by McCain's widow, Cindy McCain.
Published
September 4, 2018

Deep divides on display in chaotic opening day of Kavanaugh confirmation hearing

While Brett Kavanaugh says he would not judge cases based on his own views, Democrats call for a delay in the confirmation and protesters disrupt the proceedings.
Published
August 31, 2018

Congressional leaders give Sen. John McCain a final salute

He is memorialized as 'one of the bravest souls our nation has ever produced' during a ceremony as he lay in state in the U.S. Capitol.

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Published
August 26, 2018

Two candidates vie to unseat Sen. Angus King

A Republican and a Democrat hope to deny the popular senator a second term.
Published
August 26, 2018

Challengers’ task: Portray Sen. King as out of touch

That's no easy feat given the Maine independent's popularity, but two millennial candidates are ready to tango on North Korea, guns and Trump.
Published
August 22, 2018

Maine candidates divided on what to do in wake of Cohen plea deal

Rep. Pingree calls for a vote on legislation to protect the Mueller investigation.
Published
July 21, 2018

Democratic socialism surging in the age of Trump, and a Maine candidate takes the leap

Maine Democrat Zak Ringelstein is the only major-party Senate candidate to be a dues-paying democratic socialist.
Published
July 8, 2018

Another View: ‘Ginsburg Rule’ encourages judicial outliers to evade important queries

Liberal activists urging Sens. Collins and King to closely question President Trump's Supreme Court pick may not realize what they're asking for.