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Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room

An ex-girlfriend alleges U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly grabbed her hard enough to leave marks, pulled her from a cab by the wrist, and, in one incident, twisted her arm behind her back and held her in a room when they dated more than ...

Democrats spar over big tech during debate for coveted congressional district in Manhattan

Democrats competing over a coveted congressional district in Manhattan have slugged it out during a heated debate

Decades in the making, Deb Haaland's political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny

Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland's political career has been defined by historic milestones

Trump scores victory despite growing GOP divide after Senate passes $70B ICE, Border Patrol funding package

Senate Republicans advanced Trump's $70 billion immigration enforcement package after a marathon vote-a-rama marked by internal GOP divisions.

Massive Mexico-California border busts uncover eye-popping amount of drugs: 'Remain vigilant'

CBP seized over $300,000 in fentanyl, cocaine and meth in two separate vehicle stops at southern border ports of entry on a single Sunday in May.

Senate push to reauthorize nation’s spy powers stumbles over controversial Trump decision

The Senate tried and failed to advance FISA reauthorization as Democrats blocked the spy law over Trump's pick of Bill Pulte as the new head of ODNI.

The key strategy red states are using to lower housing costs revealed

Texas, Florida and other red states are winning the migration race by letting builders build, says the National Association of Home Builders CEO.

Dem senator bankrolling Platner's campaign ripped for downplaying abuse allegations in bombshell report

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's Ocean PAC donated $10,000 to controversial Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, calling him "wonderfully appealing."

Republicans face ticking midterm clock as Iran fallout keeps pressure on gas prices

GOP strategists say Trump must resolve the Iran conflict soon as gas prices surge 35% and households face $750 in added costs before midterms.

NJ taxpayers on the hook for $12M more as Dem governor protects illegal aliens battling deportation

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced $20.2 million in funding to provide legal defense for illegal aliens facing deportation amid Newark clashes.

Spencer Pratt, Steve Hilton lose ground to Democrats in latest California ballot batch drop

Spencer Pratt's lead over Nithya Raman narrowed in the L.A. mayoral primary after the latest mail-in ballot count yielded minimal votes for him.

GOP senators torch scandal-plagued Platner while Dems stay silent on candidacy

Republican senators denounce Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner over Nazi tattoo and scandal allegations ahead of Tuesday's primary.

Bessent flips script on shouting Democrat: 'No wonder people are leaving' his blue state

Treasury Secretary Bessent clashed with Rep. Brad Schneider during a heated House Ways and Means hearing over Trump tariffs and Illinois outmigration.

Schumer rips Senate Republicans for passing billions in ICE and Border Patrol funding in late-night vote

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., slammed Senate Republicans for passing a measure providing billions in ICE and CBP funding.

Spencer Pratt loses ground to Democrat while Hilton maintains lead in latest California ballot batch drop

Spencer Pratt's lead over Nithya Raman narrowed in the L.A. mayoral primary after the latest mail-in ballot count yielded minimal votes for him.