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President Trump took questions during the Secure America Act bill signing in the Oval Office, where he said the U. S. will continue striking Iran and weighed in on Tuesday's Maine primary race.
The primary victories set up a race that could be key to Democrats' hopes of winning control of the Senate.
Graham Platner, a Marine veteran, oyster farmer and progressive activist, has won the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Maine. Platner won 72% of the vote, defeating the state governor, Janet Mills, who suspended her campaign in April but remained on the ballot. Platner received scruti...
Democrat Graham Platner will face Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in the 2026 midterm election, CBS News projects after Tuesday's primary. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Platner, an oyster farmer and combat veteran, stressed a message of redemption as he promised to oust Susan Collins.
Maine voters who backed Graham Platner in this week's primary appeared to overlook the Democrat's checkered past and the scandals plaguing his campaign. Political strategists Richard Goodstein and Alex Vogel join with their take on the latest political news.
Primary races in four states occurred on Tuesday. Republican Rep. Nancy Mace conceded her bid for South Carolina governor, and Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic nomination for U.
President Trump congratulated key ally Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S. C.
Graham Platner’s primary victory sets up a high-stakes contest between an insurgent progressive with political baggage and a battle-tested but vulnerable Republican senator.
Platner secured the Democratic nomination in the U. S. Senate race against the incumbent Susan Collins; the former governor Paul LePage will be the Republican nominee in a competitive congressional district.
Marine veteran won 72% of the vote despite infidelity and abuse allegations that emerged during primary campaign Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic primary for Senate and calle...
Platner wins in Maine, Republican Nancy Mace loses in S Carolina. Results for Nevada and North Carolina also announced.
Graham Platner’s primary victory in Maine sets up a high-stakes contest between an insurgent progressive with political baggage and a battle-tested but vulnerable Republican senator.
Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine and quickly turned his populist message against Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.
Democrats largely lined up behind their new Maine Senate nominee on Tuesday, while Republicans were quick to launch their attacks.
Maine Democrat Graham Platner clinched the nomination to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
Sen. Lindsey Graham has held the seat since 2003, and Democrats have an uphill battle in any attempt to unseat him.
The primary victories set up a race that could be key to Democrats' hopes of winning control of the Senate.
This live blog is now closed. Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary Trump-backed Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson head to runoff in South Carolina GOP governor race Sign up for the Breaking News US email The polls have closed in Maine, and we can report that Grah...
CBS News projects that Graham Platner has won Maine's Democratic Senate primary, setting up a November battle with Sen. Susan Collins for her seat. Platner had faced a bevy of scandals in recent weeks.
Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state.
Graham Platner’s fiery candidacy may fit the moment, but his baggage could sink Democrats' chances of taking back the Senate.
"I’m humbled and proud to officially be your Democratic nominee for the U. S.
Graham Platner and Susan Collins handily won their party nominations in Tuesday’s primary, setting up a marquee race with unique dynamics and major implications for control of the Senate.