Maine Democrats to face off in first Senate debate since Platner withdrawal

Maine Democrats will have their first Senate debate Thursday since Graham Platner ended his campaign last week. They are expected to discuss ICE operations following the fatal shooting of an immigrant in the state. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more from Biddeford, Maine. Source link

Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton grilled by Democrats in separate confirmation hearings

Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton grilled by Democrats in separate confirmation hearings – CBS News Watch CBS News Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton faced tough questions Wednesday in their respective Senate confirmation hearings for attorney general and director of national intelligence. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more details. Source link

Democrats’ deepening Israel divisions: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, our Capitol Hill team dives into … Read more

House vote to end Israel aid divides Democrats, with 103 voting to cut off funding

Washington — House Democrats were sharply divided on whether to cut off aid to Israel during a floor vote on the issue Wednesday, marking the latest flashpoint in the party’s rift over support for the U.S. ally.  The amendment — which was introduced by GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, who has consistently opposed foreign … Read more

House Democrats fracture badly over Massie amendment to cut $3.3B in US aid to Israel

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democrats split sharply over legislation to terminate aid to Israel, highlighting hardening attitudes toward the Jewish state as support for the Palestinian cause grows within party ranks. House lawmakers voted 104-313 to reject an amendment that would have cut $3.3 billion in foreign aid to Israel for … Read more

Schumer’s mentor pushed birthright citizenship crackdown. Now Moreno dares Democrats to reject it.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A Senate Republican has a plan to challenge the Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship, and he’s taking a decades-old page from Democrats to do it. Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, will soon circulate legislation that was once pushed by the late, former Senate Majority … Read more

Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest over Iran war

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats blocked a $1 trillion annual defense bill Tuesday, refusing to advance the bipartisan package that would substantially increase Pentagon spending, including a pay raise for the troops, in protest of President Donald Trump’s war against Iran. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced his opposition and other key Democrats … Read more

Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after the fatal ICE shooting in the state

NEW YORK — Maine Democrats are seizing on a new fatal shooting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in their state, fighting to link Republican Sen. Susan Collins to the embattled federal agency — and to shift the conversation away from the unrelated scandal that threatens to undermine their strength in a high-stakes U.S. Senate race. … Read more