Former state senator Troy Jackson, who calls himself a “pickup progressive,” is set to become Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee. He’ll replace Graham Platner, who left the race following accusations of sexual assault. Fin Gómez reports. Source link
New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich questioned President Trump’s nominee to be director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, during a Senate panel confirmation hearing about the release of Jeffrey Epstein victims’ personal information when he worked as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Source link
Washington — Jay Clayton is appearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee for a confirmation hearing Wednesday to become director of national intelligence, after President Trump abruptly canceled plans to move forward with his nomination last month. Last month, Mr. Trump pushed Senate Republicans to cancel his own nominee’s hearing, saying Clayton’s nomination should not move … Read more
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, is likely to get a friendly reception from lawmakers Wednesday at his confirmation hearing as both parties are eager for him to take over from the current acting intelligence chief. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles … Read more
AG Blanche slams Pritzker for refusing help as Chicago crime surges Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche criticizes Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for declining federal assistance to combat soaring Chicago gun violence, despite 37 shootings occurring in a span of two days. Blanche details significant crime reductions in Washington, D.C. after federal intervention. He also highlights … Read more
Lawmakers expected to press Blanche on Comey indictment during Senate hearing Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is scheduled to testify on Capitol Hill, where he is likely to face questions about high-profile cases. This includes the second indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, sparked by his Instagram post ’86 47′. Democrats are expected to … Read more
Washington — Graham Platner’s move to suspend his Senate campaign this week after a woman accused him of sexual assault has prompted a mad dash in Maine, as Democrats position themselves as possible replacements to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins in November. After Platner officially files paperwork to withdraw, the Maine Democratic Party … Read more
Washington — Democrats are facing a rapidly closing window to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot amid a sexual assault allegation — if he decides to drop out. At stake is one of the most closely watched and heavily contested Senate races of the year, as national Democrats seek to deny Republican … Read more
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Bruce Blakeman, the Republican nominee for governor of New York, on Thursday largely stood by his comments this week that Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander would have been a camp guard in a Nazi concentration camp. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. In a Newsmax … Read more