New poll shows Platner with large lead over Mills in Maine Democratic Senate primary

A new Emerson College poll finds that progressive candidate Graham Plater holds a significant lead over Gov. Janet Mills in Maine’s closely-watched Democratic Senate primary. Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for NOTUS, and Matt Brown, congressional reporter for The Associated Press, join to discuss. Source link

TSA warns shutdown might lead to airport closures

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. School celebrates teacher’s 100th cancer treatment 01:27 Utah mom accused of kidnapping boy she says bullied her child 01:18 Air Canada plane removed from LaGuardia runway 01:12 Iran rejects Trump’s peace proposal 02:13 Now Playing TSA warns shutdown might lead … Read more

Veteran prosecutor confirmed to lead new Justice Department division targeting fraud nationwide

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a new Justice Department division focused on prosecuting fraud, despite critics’ concerns over potential political pressure to target White House opponents. Colin McDonald, a top aide to the Justice Department’s second-in-command, was confirmed in a vote of 52 to 47 to serve … Read more

Unspecified allegations against labor rights icon Cesar Chavez lead to cancellation of celebrations

The United Farm Workers union has distanced itself from annual celebrations of its founder, Cesar Chavez, amid what it said were troubling but unspecified allegations. In a statement Tuesday, the union said allegations of “abuse of young women or minors” were concerning enough to urge people around the country to participate in immigration justice events … Read more

Republicans lead Democrats in crowded California governor primary, poll shows

Republicans lead Democrats in crowded California governor primary, poll shows – CBS News Watch CBS News A new Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll shows two Republican candidates leading in the California gubernatorial primary election. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Hannah Muldavin join with analysis. Source link

Mullin faces Democrat grilling in first hurdle to lead DHS amid shutdown fight

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Democrats are set to grill Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, his first hurdle to becoming the next Homeland Security chief. Mullin’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee comes as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains … Read more

Mullin wins backing from China, Cuba hawks — and some Democrats — as critics question fitness to lead DHS

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is drawing support from some of Congress’ most vocal China and Cuba hawks — and even some Democrats — to lead the Department of Homeland Security, though critics say the combative lawmaker lacks the experience and temperament for the post. The nomination comes … Read more

Wrestler, senator, tribal citizen: Who is Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s pick to lead DHS?

Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin appears on track to become the next Homeland Security secretary this month. He will be taking over a hulking agency that is strained by a government shutdown, on alert for heightened risks from war in Iran, and under pressure to carry out mass deportations. Mr. Mullin’s rise to a Cabinet nomination … Read more

Antitrust trial against Live Nation, Ticketmaster continues as states lead the charge

NEW YORK — The antitrust trial of Live Nation and Ticketmaster resumed Monday in a New York federal court with three dozen states remaining in the case a week after the Justice Department settled its claims and withdrew. Judge Arun Subramanian greeted jurors in Manhattan federal court by asking them if they had heard any … Read more

Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve meets GOP senator holding up his confirmation

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s Federal Reserve chair nominee, Kevin Warsh, will meet Tuesday with Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., the Republican who has been holding up his nomination amid GOP concerns tied to a criminal probe involving Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Tillis told Fox News Digital he supports Warsh, … Read more