Jared Golden

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage (R) and state auditor Matthew Dunlap (D) will compete in November for an open House seat in Maine, created by Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) not seeking re-election. The race is considered a prime pickup opportunity for the GOP.

Matt Dunlap won the Democratic primary for Maine’s 2nd District, defeating a candidate supported by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. He will face former GOP Gov. Paul LePage in a key House battleground district that has favored President Donald Trump in recent elections.

Republicans have an advantage in the Maine primary for an open House seat as voters cast ballots. Rep. Jared Golden (D) is vacating his seat in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, prompting a Democratic contest for the November ballot.

Maine's state primary features competitive races for U.S. Senate and House, with Republican Sen. Susan Collins unopposed for renomination and Graham Platner leading the Democratic field to challenge her. The 2nd Congressional District race includes former Rep. Jared Golden stepping down and a contested Democratic primary.

The House passed a resolution to limit President Trump's military actions in Iran, marking Congress' first successful rebuke of his war effort. Four Republicans and Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) supported the measure, but it remains symbolic due to the Senate's GOP control and potential presidential veto. Previous attempts to constrain the conflict failed, including a recent 212-212 tie vote.

Democrats running to replace retiring Rep. Jared Golden in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District support Senate candidate Graham Platner despite controversy over his social media posts and a covered-up tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol. The candidates’ alignment with Platner risks complicating their chances in a district rated 'Likely Republican' by Cook Political Report, as centrist Democrats criticize his campaign.

Republicans delayed a House vote on a war powers resolution to limit President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran after realizing they lacked the votes to block it. The resolution, sponsored by Democrats, aims to compel Trump to withdraw from the conflict, with growing congressional frustration over the war's impact on shipping and gas prices.

House Republican leadership cancelled a scheduled vote on a war powers resolution to constrain President Trump's military campaign in Iran after determining they lacked sufficient votes to pass it. The measure would have marked Congress' first successful rebuke of Trump's Iran war effort, with support from some Republicans and at least one Democrat willing to flip their vote. GOP leaders plan to bring the measure back for a vote after the Memorial Day recess.

The House is set to vote Thursday on a war powers resolution to compel President Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, which began over two months ago without congressional approval. Democrats are hoping this vote will be a turning point after previous similar resolutions failed, with a small but growing number of Republicans now supporting efforts to check the president's military authority. The vote comes as frustration grows over the ongoing conflict and its impact on global shipping and U.S. gas prices.

The US House of Representatives is set to vote on a war powers resolution regarding Iran, with Democrats hoping to pass the measure and President Trump potentially facing a rebuke. Rep. Jared Golden, previously the sole Democrat opposing the resolution, now intends to vote yes. The vote's outcome is uncertain due to potential absences.

Senator John Fetterman refuses to change his vote against a Democratic war powers resolution on Iran, citing concerns about Iran's nuclear program as more important than party pressure. His opposition was decisive in killing the Senate measure last week in a 49-50 vote, and he remains unmoved by intraparty criticism despite acknowledging the political damage to his standing as a Democrat.

A fiery explosion occurred at a lumber mill in Searsmont, Maine, with authorities investigating and providing assistance. The cause of the fire is unknown, and officials have not released the number of injuries or fatalities. Maine Governor Janet Mills has urged residents to stay clear of the area.

The U.S. House rejected a War Powers Resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran, which have resulted in civilian casualties and displacement. The 212-212 vote followed a similar Senate rejection, with some Republicans and Democrats crossing party lines. The war, starting February 28, has cost $29 billion and displaced millions.

House Democrats failed to gain Republican support for a resolution to curb President Donald Trump's war powers in Iran, with a 212-212 vote. The resolution aimed to end hostilities against Iran without congressional authorization. Every Democratic lawmaker except Rep. Jared Golden voted for the measure.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has endorsed State Sen. Joe Baldacci in the primary race for Maine's Second Congressional District, prompting protests from other candidates and a vote to condemn the endorsement. The Penobscot County Democratic Committee will vote on the measure, citing disregard for local party rules. The race is being closely watched ahead of the midterm elections.

Four Democratic representatives could determine the fate of reauthorizing Section 702 of the FISA, which allows warrantless surveillance of Americans. House Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to extend the law for three years with added oversight faces opposition from Democrats and 20 GOP members, as critics argue it fails to address civil liberties concerns by not requiring warrants for domestic spying.

House Democrats are preparing to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) over allegations of laundering $5 million in COVID relief funds into her campaign, despite her not guilty plea. The House Ethics Committee will decide her fate, with Democrats reportedly ready to provide the 80 votes needed for expulsion, though party leadership remains cautious.

House Democrats failed to pass a third war powers resolution to constrain President Trump's authority to wage war with Iran, losing 213 to 214. Centrist Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) and libertarian Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) voted against and with the measure, respectively, while some lawmakers shifted their votes compared to previous attempts.

The U.S. House rejected a Democratic-led war powers resolution seeking to limit President Trump's authority in the Iran conflict, with Republicans blocking the measure. The vote was 213-214, with Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) introducing the resolution and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) being the lone Republican to support it. Democrats argue the conflict constitutes a war requiring congressional oversight, while Republicans defend Trump's military actions.

The U.S. House rejected a Democratic war powers resolution seeking to limit President Trump's authority in the Iran conflict, with Republicans largely supporting Trump's approach. The 213-214 vote saw Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) as the sole Republican backer of the measure, while Rep. Jared Golden (D-Me.) joined Republicans in opposing it. Democrats argue the conflict is a 'war' requiring congressional oversight, but Republicans defend Trump's military strategy and ongoing peace efforts.