Maine Senate hopeful’s wife breaks silence on ‘Sexting’ claims as campaign rocked by fresh scandal This marks the latest controversy to embroil the Maine Democrat’s high-stakes Senate campaign The Independent UK · Jun 1
Trump news at a glance: how small town’s fight against ICE mega jail could rewrite legal playbook Georgia town’s lawsuit against turning a warehouse into an immigration detention center could have a wide impact, experts say – key US politics stories from 31 May at a glance The Guardian - AU · Jun 1
Cory Booker has ‘concerns’ with Graham Platner’s Senate bid after leaked texts US senator says Platner, whose wife says he sent sexually explicit messages to other women, has ‘questions to answer’ The Guardian - US · May 31
'Deeply Hurt': Graham Platner's Wife Responds to Public Disclosure of Sexts Graham Platner's wife addresses leaked explicit messages, expressing hurt over privacy invasion. Despite challenges, she defends their marriage. International Business Times UK · May 31
Senate candidate reportedly exchanged sexually explicit texts with women IN FULL The Independent UK · May 31
Graham Platner sent explicit texts to other women during marriage, wife confirms Amy Gertner, wife of Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, says she is ‘hurt’ ex-political director exposed texts The Guardian - US · May 30
Graham Platner’s wife told his Senate campaign he sent sexually explicit texts to several women, report says Platner’s wife said she and her husband had overcome the hurdle and that their marriage was ‘stronger than ever before’ The Independent UK · May 30
Democrats have fresh hope to win back Senate – could they really pull it off? North Carolina, Ohio, Maine and Alaska are key targets for a party bullish after a bruising Republican primary in Texas The Guardian - US · May 30
Maine Senate candidate had a tattoo that resembled a Nazi symbol, but House Democrats are split on whether it should disqualify him Platner insists he never knew what it meant. We Got This Covered · May 29
Boston Red Sox’s TV network pulls ad of Senate candidate who criticized the team New England Sports Network removed Graham Platner’s 15-second ad midway through Red Sox game last week The Independent UK · May 26
Democrats are aiming at Maine for a Senate seat. But will the state give up Susan Collins? Challenger Graham Platner may have amassed a rare kinetic energy, but the moderate conservative has served the state for almost 30 years The Guardian - US · May 18
Vance focuses on fraud while in Maine and ignores economy as Trump’s Iran war sends prices soaring The visit to Maine follows an earlier call from Dr. Oz for corrective action regarding alleged fraud in government health programs within the state The Independent UK · May 14
John Fetterman: 'I'm a Very Pro-Capitalist Democrat' Sen. John Fetterman discusses the state of the Democratic Party, immigration, foreign policy, and the dangers of political extremism. Reason · May 13
Trump promise of gas tax relief hits roadblock in Congress: ‘End this damn war’ Democrats on the campaign trail side with Trump, but many Democrats and Republicans on the Hill are not as sure, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · May 12
Latin Times · May 12 Mitt Romney Returns to Politics After More Than a Year Away from Washington Republican former senator and presidential candidate Mitt Romney stepped back into the political spotlight after more than a year away from Washington. Since leaving the Senate in 2025, Romney has largely stayed out of the public eye and politics as a whole.
Axios · May 7 The Democratic civil war is just getting started for Chuck Schumer With a fury "not comprehended in the least by a lot of folks in D.C.," one strategist said.
The Independent UK · May 7 Sen. Susan Collins reveals long-standing essential tremor diagnosis: ‘I’ve lived with for decades’ The Maine senator confirmed the tremor following questions about her health that arose from recent video appearances, including her campaign announcement
The Guardian - US · May 7 Susan Collins reveals medical condition but says her job as senator is unaffected Republican senator for Maine, facing tough re-election battle, says she has had benign essential tremor for decades
The Independent UK · May 1 Step off, Chuck! Democrats stunningly warn Schumer to stay out of races after Maine Mills meltdown ANALYSIS: ‘The Democratic establishment is completely disconnected from where Democratic voters are,’ one strategist told Eric Garcia, after the rebuke to the seemingly out-of-touch 75-year-old Senate minority leader
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Jon Stewart destroys the current Democratic leadership: ‘They’re lost’ Jon Stewart interviewed Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat running to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins
The Guardian - US · Apr 30 Governor Janet Mills suspends Maine Senate bid weeks before primary clash Mills cites lack of funds to face off against Graham Platner in race to unseat Republican Susan Collins
Axios · Apr 30 Janet Mills drops out of Maine Senate race, clearing way for Platner This is a big win for the Bernie Sanders wing of the Democratic Party.
Roll Call · Apr 30 Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops out of Senate race Maine Gov. Janet Mills ended her Senate campaign on Thursday, saying she lacked the funds necessary to continue on to the June Democratic primary. “While I have the drive and passion, commitment and experience, and above all else – the fight – to continue on, I very simply do not…
The Mary Sue · Apr 23 Graham Platner Has Radical Impeachment Plans for Supreme Court The Supreme Court could be in for some big changes if Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner gets his way.
The Mary Sue · Apr 21 Who is Senatorial Candidate Graham Platner, and Did He do a Nazi Salute? Senatorial candidate Graham Platner of the Democratic Party from Maine drew online controversy. A photo of him with a raised hand circulated, and right-wing spaces compared the gesture to a Nazi salute. But is the gesture a Nazi salute?