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High profile Democrats, including Donna Brazile, downplayed reports regarding Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson facing multiple scandals. These include claims that he fathered children with his cousin and revelations from a 1988 police report accusing him of assault. Brazile told Fox News Digital she did not want to comment on what she characterized as "salacious gossip."

A top Fed official stated that poorer Americans are struggling to make ends meet. Separately, Boston central bank branch head Susan Collins indicated she would support a September interest rate increase should inflation remain high.

Democratic senators continue to support Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson despite a report claiming he fathered two children with his second cousin, Lana Pelletier. Platner, who replaced former candidate Graham Platner on the ballot after scandal, was forced out due to misconduct claims. Many senators, including Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen, denied knowledge of the report while emphasizing the necessity for Democrats to win swing state races.

Democratic senators continue to back Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson despite a report claiming he fathered two children with his second cousin. The allegations surfaced after former candidate Graham Platner dropped out of the primary following previous scandals. Lawmakers, including Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, focused instead on the importance of Democrats winning swing state races in Maine.

Todd Blanche was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as attorney general, following President Donald Trump's agreement to drop a controversial $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund proposal. The confirmation followed an intense period of debate, highlighted by Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins joining Democrats in opposing him. Blanche needed a simple majority and was confirmed 50-49.

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a narrow 50-49 vote, following concerns about installing Trump’s close ally atop the Justice Department. To secure his confirmation, Blanche publicly promised to abandon proposed compensation funds and rein in a settlement designed to shield Trump from IRS tax audits.

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a narrow 50-49 vote, which allows him to pursue the Trump administration's agenda aggressively. The confirmation followed a tumultuous fight regarding his loyalty to President Donald Trump and concerns about the Justice Department’s independence. Blanche publicly promised that the department would abandon Trump's proposed compensation fund and rein in other settlement elements.

Sen. Susan Collins has counted on split-ticket voters to help win office in a blue state. However, some of these supporters are now more reluctant to vote for her again.

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, a major victory for Donald Trump. This decision came despite criticism concerning an $1.8bn slush fund. Senator Bill Cassidy cast the deciding vote, while Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted against the nomination.

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general with a narrow vote of 50-49, following weeks of opposition regarding potential conflicts of interest and concerns over an Anti-Weaponization Fund established through Trump’s settlement with the IRS. Sen. Bill Cassidy's support was key to securing the confirmation, which occurred despite Murkowski announcing her intention to oppose the nomination.

Todd Blanche was confirmed as attorney general by a narrow Senate vote of 50-49, giving President Donald Trump's former personal attorney command of the Justice Department. The confirmation followed significant opposition and required Blanche to publicly promise that the department would abandon proposals for compensation funds for Trump's allies and limit protection from IRS tax audits.

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a narrow 50-49 vote, allowing Trump’s former personal attorney command of the Justice Department. The confirmation follows concerns about maintaining the department's independence and was secured after Blanche promised to abandon Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies. Opposition noted that Blanche's loyalty to Trump remained a central point of conflict.

The Senate passed a bipartisan bill funding the government through December 11 at current levels, thus placing pressure on the House to prevent an October shutdown. While both chambers passed differing stopgap measures, the legislation spurred conflict over federal grants and provisions impacting agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol. Lawmakers expressed deep disagreements with the proposed grant rules and specific agency funding limits.

The U.S. Senate conducted a lengthy session before adjourning for recess, passing sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin and related figures via a bipartisan education bill. Additionally, senators advanced measures concerning government funding through Dec. 11 and were expected to confirm appointments, including acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, while also discussing a bill for college athletes’ compensation.

Senator Susan Collins opposes Trump's acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation, citing concerns about the Department of Justice's politicization and specific actions like approving audit protections for Trump's family and the anti-weaponization fund. Her stance jeopardizes Blanche's path to confirmation as Republicans can only afford one more lost vote.

Senator Susan Collins opposes Todd Blanche's confirmation as acting Attorney General, citing concerns over his actions eroding DOJ independence, including approving audit protections for Trump's family and supporting an anti-weaponization fund. Collins' opposition complicates Trump's efforts to confirm Blanche, with Republican leaders needing to secure remaining votes amid skepticism from other GOP senators.

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced she will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, reducing the number of allowable Senate Republican defections for his confirmation. The decision comes as Collins faces a challenging reelection in a state won by Kamala Harris in 2024.

Sen. Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, will oppose Todd Blanche's attorney general confirmation due to his involvement in an IRS settlement with President Donald Trump and a pledge to an anti-abortion organization to prohibit mailing abortion medication. Two undecided Republicans, Bill Cassidy and Lisa Murkowski, are needed for Blanche's confirmation.

Todd Blanche is one vote away from confirmation as attorney general after securing support from Sen. John Curtis. The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced his nomination, with GOP senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis backing him after he agreed to modify terms of an IRS settlement. Three undecided Republican senators remain: Bill Cassidy, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski.

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan measure to fund the federal government until Dec. 11, freezing the Trump administration’s proposed changes to federal grant criteria and extending highway and transit funding. The deal avoids a government shutdown, maintains current spending levels, and blocks transfers of funds to Border Patrol, as outlined by Senate leaders Susan Collins and Patty Murray.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination faces Senate hurdles despite a deal involving Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. Several GOP senators, including centrist Susan Collins, remain undecided over his confirmation.

Senate Republicans aim to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general by week's end, but undecided GOP senators remain. Blanche secured Judiciary Committee approval after a deal with Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis to clarify a controversial settlement between President Donald Trump and the IRS. Full Senate confirmation still requires avoiding two Republican defections amid unified Democratic opposition.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal funds the federal government through Dec. 11, halting the Trump administration's proposed changes to federal grant criteria and extending the highway and transit funding law. The Senate bill differs from the House's more partisan stopgap measure and avoids provisions that would enable Trump's executive branch to transfer funds for immigration enforcement.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal funds the federal government until Dec. 11, pauses a Trump administration proposal for new federal grant criteria, and extends highway and transit funding. The agreement avoids a government shutdown, maintains current spending levels, and blocks funding transfers to Border Patrol, while excluding controversial provisions from a House-passed bill.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal funds the federal government until December 11, pauses a Trump administration proposal to alter federal grant criteria, and extends highway and transit funding. The agreement avoids a government shutdown and maintains current spending levels, differing from a more partisan House measure.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal funds the federal government until Dec. 11, pauses a Trump administration proposal to alter federal grant criteria, and extends highway and transit funding. The continuing resolution maintains current spending levels, avoids contentious provisions, and includes adjustments for programs like WIC and disaster relief.

A bipartisan deal in the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee freezes the Trump administration's proposed rule on federal grants until December 11, extends highway and transit funding, and avoids a government shutdown. The agreement includes adjustments for programs like WIC and the Disaster Relief Fund, blocking controversial House provisions.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal keeps federal funding steady until Dec. 11, pauses a Trump administration proposal to alter federal grant criteria, and extends highway and transit funding. The agreement avoids a government shutdown and includes adjustments for programs like WIC and disaster relief, while excluding contentious provisions.

A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal freezes the Trump administration's proposed federal grant criteria and extends highway funding, keeping the government funded until Dec. 11. The agreement avoids a government shutdown and maintains current spending levels, differing from the House's more partisan stopgap measure.

Senate Republicans aim to pass a stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown before the Nov. 3 elections and advance a $95 billion budget package for the Iran war, farmer aid, and other priorities. Internal divisions over the budget’s size and debt concerns threaten progress, with unfinished matters likely delayed until September.

A bipartisan U.S. Senate committee approved a bill to block interagency agreements transferring education programs from the Department of Education to other federal departments. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine with co-sponsors Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, aims to preserve programs related to special education, elementary and secondary education, and others at the Education Department.

The Senate is advancing a bipartisan stopgap funding bill to keep federal agencies operational through December, setting up a potential conflict with the House in September. The bill includes provisions blocking President Trump's plan to appoint political officials for grant approvals and avoids new funding for immigration enforcement, while omitting requested military boosts. Senate leaders aim to pass the measure before recess, with House lawmakers needing to decide whether to accept the Senate's version or pursue their own.

Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies until December 11, avoiding a government shutdown during the midterm election campaign. The bill, which funds the government at current levels, was negotiated to prevent a third shutdown in under a year, with both parties aiming to avoid voter backlash ahead of elections.

Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies until December 11, avoiding a government shutdown during the midterms. The House passed a similar measure but excluded some White House exceptions, including a $1 billion request for 'Trump-class' battleships. The Senate is expected to vote before its August recess, with both parties aiming to avoid another shutdown ahead of the election.

The Senate finalized a stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown until December 11, including language to block President Trump’s plan to shift grant approval authority to political appointees. The bipartisan agreement includes support from top Republicans like Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, while House Republicans had earlier passed a separate funding extension without Democratic consultation.

Troy Jackson, the Maine Senate race Democratic nominee, is launching his first general election ad next week with a seven-figure buy. The ad criticizes Susan Collins.

Troy Jackson, the new Democratic nominee, must consolidate support to challenge Susan Collins for Maine's Senate seat in fewer than 100 days. Graham Platner withdrew from the race amid rape allegations he denies.

Senator Susan Collins endorsed Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination, which is now a significant issue in her re-election campaign. The decision to support Kavanaugh, who played a role in overturning Roe v. Wade, has become a point of contention.

A bipartisan U.S. Senate committee approved a bill to block the Department of Education from transferring programs related to special education, elementary and secondary education, postsecondary education, and Native American education to other federal agencies. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee passed the measure 13-9, with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine and Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski as sponsors.

President Trump's attempts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education through interagency agreements face bipartisan opposition in the Senate. A 13-9 Senate education committee vote advanced legislation to reverse agreements transferring core functions to other departments, though Trump lacks the votes to abolish the agency outright.