Deleted posts urging violence haunt Democratic Senate hopeful in Maine race
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's 2018 Reddit posts calling police bastards and advocating armed resistance draw criticism ahead of 2026 race.
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Government shutdown putting gun owners rights at risk, Republicans warn
House Republicans warn that the government shutdown is infringing Second Amendment rights as ATF furloughs delay gun owner applications for civilian firearms licenses.
EPA Sued by Coalition of States for Ending $7 Billion Solar Program Funding
Solar panels at a facility in Deport, Texas, on July 15, 2021. Drone Base/Reuters A coalition of state attorneys general filed two lawsuits against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week over the agency’s decision to end a $7 billion grant program for solar energy projects. The lawsuits stemmed from the EPA’s announcement in August
US, Brazil to Arrange Trump-Lula Meeting, Officials Say
President Donald Trump delivers remarks to the United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York City on Sept. 23, 2025. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images U.S. and Brazilian government officials held trade talks on Oct. 16, during which they agreed to schedule a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz
Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight
3m ago When is the next Senate government shutdown vote? The Senate is not in session Friday and plans to return at 3 p.m. Monday. Thune said Thursday that senators will have another opportunity to vote on the House-passed GOP funding bill when they return next week, but no votes have been officially scheduled.
Trump meeting Zelenskyy at White House after speaking with Putin
Washington — President Trump is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House Friday, a day after Mr. Trump had a long call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and announced that the two leaders will meet in Budapest. Zelenskyy is asking Mr. Trump for more military aid as the war with Russia continues. Long-range
Hochul’s office silent when pressed if she sticks by ‘no one is above the law’ belief amid AG’s indictment
Governor Kathy Hochul defends Attorney General Letitia James against federal indictment, claiming weaponization despite previously supporting Trump legal challenges.